DeSantis launches state funding for flying car hubs

DeSantis previously announced plans to test flying cars in Central Florida

by News Service of Florida April 21, 2026April 21, 2026

Vertiports would serve as hubs for short aerial commutes by battery-powered aircraft that have characteristics of airplanes and helicopters.

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Florida gas prices expected to rise further as Trump issues blockade in Iran

The average in Orange County was $4.02 a gallon at the start of the week

by News Service of Florida April 14, 2026April 14, 2026

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Uthmeier targets Miss America, Miss Florida pageants over trans contestants

Uthmeier sent a letter to the two organizations Friday alerting them they could have violated Florida’s Deceptive and Unfair Practices Act

by News Service of Florida April 13, 2026April 13, 2026

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Florida rural school districts’ financial stress is the ‘canary in coal mine’

The distressed finances of two districts could be just an inkling of what’s to come, state leaders say, as enrollment continues to decline

by News Service of Florida April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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Florida gas prices up another 24 cents amid war in Iran

The average gallon of gas was $4.19 in Florida on Monday

by News Service of Florida April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

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Uthmeier says Florida can now fund religious charter schools, ‘encourage’ Christianity

The First Amendment doesn’t bar the states from “encouraging” religion, especially Christianity, Uthmeier asserts

by News Service of Florida April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

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‘I was not involved’: DeSantis distances himself from GOP special election loss

DeSantis didn’t back Polk City Republican Josie Tomkow in the Senate District 14 special election she narrowly lost last week because she often didn’t support his agenda

by News Service of Florida April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

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Florida gas prices climb past $4 per gallon overnight

Gas prices hit an average of $4.12 Tuesday morning.

by News Service of Florida March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

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‘Another loss for Frankenmeat’: Florida ban on lab-grown meat upheld

“Another win for Real Food — another loss for Frankenmeat,” Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said

by News Service of Florida March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

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AG Uthmeier to investigate Discord over child safety concerns

Uthmeier said his office will investigate the messaging platform for allegedly putting children at risk of being groomed by predators online

by News Service of Florida March 19, 2026March 19, 2026

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Florida gas prices spike following Iran attacks

Gas prices have jumped nearly 60 cents in Florida since ongoing U.S. and Israel strikes on Iran started just over a week ago

by News Service of Florida March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

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New E-bike rules head to DeSantis’ desk

The measure creates an E-bike safety taskforce within Florida’s Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

by News Service of Florida March 10, 2026March 10, 2026

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Attacks in Iran could spike Florida gas prices

The size and duration of any uptick will depend in part on how long the military operations last

by News Service of Florida March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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Florida to give $50M to local law agencies for immigration enforcement

About half of those funds are being allocated to only one county.

by News Service of Florida February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

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Casey DeSantis’ food testing program flops in budget plans

“I don’t know why the state needs to create its own version of the (federal Food and Drug Administration),” said Rep. Alex Andrade, R-Pensacola.

by News Service of Florida February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

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Senators back compensation for ‘Groveland Four’ families

‘This bill is about justice, not merely remembered as history, but carried forward as responsibility,’ said bill sponsor Ocoee Democrat LaVon Bracy Davis

by News Service of Florida February 16, 2026February 16, 2026