DeSantis administration sued over changes to AIDS program

The National Alliance of State and Territorial AIDS Directors estimates that more than 16,000 patients in Florida will lose coverage because of this change in department policy

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 29, 2026January 29, 2026

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Florida Republican says ‘American Dream is dying’ because minimum wage is too high

A Florida House committee advanced a bill that would legally allow employers to pay certain entry-level workers less than the state minimum wage

by McKenna Schueler January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

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All ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ communications must be released to feds, court rules

The Florida agency must release all texts, emails, and other communications about how the migrant center was set up and run

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

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Trump airport bill would also clear the way for state to rename MCO

Trump in 2021 reportedly asked advisers to get an airport named after him

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

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Here are all the U.S. House Democrats who want Kristi Noem impeached

The list includes Florida representatives Lois Frankel, Maxwell Frost, Darren Soto, Kathy Castor, Frederica Wilson and Debbie Wasserman Schultz

by Shauneen Miranda, Florida Phoenix January 28, 2026January 28, 2026

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Cold shelters open in Orlando, Central Florida amid freeze warning

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by Juanita Olarte January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Bills to clarify whether ex-felons can legally vote advance in Senate

Floridians years ago approved a constitutional amendment to restore the voting rights of felons who had completed their sentences

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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‘Elevated arsenic levels’ found in more than half of candy tested, DeSantis says

More than 60% of candy tested contained elevated arsenic levels that, consumed over time, could put children at an increased risk of cancer

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Vaccinations still required, but parents can opt out more easily under bill

Senate Bill 1756 would allow Florida pharmacists to provide ivermectin to adults without a prescription

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 27, 2026January 27, 2026

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Alex Pretti killing exposes rare GOP rift on immigration — even in Florida

The death has divided conservative leaders even within Florida — the most ICE-friendly state in the nation

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix January 26, 2026January 26, 2026

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‘Reproductive freedom’ bills would revive access to abortion care in Florida

The bills would eliminate Florida’s restrictive six-week abortion ban and other laws limiting abortion access

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix January 24, 2026January 26, 2026

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Black Democrats blast AG Uthmeier’s attack on affirmative action

Uthmeier disparaged what he described as race-based quotas in Florida hiring practices and stipulations for minority representation on different boards, councils, and other panels

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix January 23, 2026January 26, 2026