DeSantis signs bill allowing officials to issue domestic ‘terrorist’ designations

It allows officials to designate domestic terrorist organizations in Florida and expel college students who “promote” them

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Florida News

Trump’s SAVE America Act would end voter registration drives nationwide

It would effectively ban voter registration drives, a mainstay of college campuses and neighborhood events

by Florida Phoenix April 6, 2026April 6, 2026

Florida News

Trump admin sued over move to strip endangered species protections in Gulf

“The God Squad” voted to exempt oil and gas drilling in the Gulf of Mexico from environmental safeguards

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Florida News

Likely Florida voters think mid-decade redistricting is a ‘bad idea,’ new poll shows

That represents a vast majority of Democrats and independents and while most Republicans polled support redistricting, a hefty slice oppose it

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 3, 2026April 5, 2026

Florida News

‘Don’t send her home!?’: Florida leaders react to Pam Bondi’s firing

President Donald Trump announced Bondi’s departure Thursday

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Florida News

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

Labor

Brightline’s union-busting lawsuit tossed by federal judge

The lawsuit sought to overturn the results of a 2025 union election which saw a majority of Brightline’s onboard assistants vote in favor of unionizing with the Transport Workers Union.

by McKenna Schueler April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote — voting rights group sue

It will take effect Jan. 1, 2027

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 2, 2026April 2, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs ‘Missy’s Law,’ wants Leon County judge impeached

The new law demands judges keep defendants convicted of dangerous crimes in custody instead of freeing them ahead of sentencing

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix April 1, 2026April 1, 2026

News

‘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

Orlando Area News

James Fishback draws hundreds to late-night campaign rally at Orlando Taco Bell

The right-wing provocateur running for Florida governor this year has pledged to divest from Israel, close Florida’s abortion clinics, and provide paid maternity leave for mothers who can’t afford not to work.

by McKenna Schueler March 31, 2026March 31, 2026