Republican Jim Boyd designated as Florida’s next Senate president

Boyd did not detail priorities but spoke of a need to ‘defend the taxpayer’ and to ‘protect the rights of parents and strengthen our schools’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Florida faces lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ records

An environmental group filed a lawsuit alleging that state officials have improperly withheld public records

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Florida AG James Uthmeier alleges Roku sold kids’ information

He believes the data includes ‘online preferences and behaviors of kids, videos and images that they might use online, even their location’

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

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State Supreme Court rejects attempt to force Florida Bar to investigate Pam Bondi

The request was made by dozens of attorneys and former judges to investigate Bondi for alleged state ethics violations

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

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Wrongful deaths for fetuses, pregnancy crisis center bills filed for 2026

A pair of reproductive-related bills have been filed in the Florida Legislature in advance of the 2026 legislative session

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix October 14, 2025October 14, 2025

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New law aimed at Trump protesters being used against fans who ran onto UF football field

Lawmakers said they never intended the new law to be used against fans storming football fields after a huge victory.

by Olivia Evans, Fresh Take Florida October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

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Florida teachers would have to take constitutional oath under new bill

The language is similar to oaths taken by lawyers, doctors, and public officials

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

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Bill that would allow teens to buy guns in Florida filed once again

The legislation would reduce the minimum to buy a firearm in the state from 21 to 18 years of age

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

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Florida’s first public school chaplain wrote a song for Charlie Kirk, preaches Trump support

The Rev. Jack Martin insists politics won’t interfere with his volunteer school service

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

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Florida AG among leaders backing Trump’s use of National Guard

Trump’s use of National Guard troops for law enforcement purposes has reopened a debate over states’ authority to control police powers

by Florida Phoenix October 10, 2025October 10, 2025

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Photos: Dave Portnoy buys Florida mansion for record-breaking $28M

The home comes with two pools, a private beach, an elevator, a four-car garage and more

by Chloe Greenberg October 10, 2025October 23, 2025

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At least 70 ‘super speeders’ booked into Orange County Jail after new Florida law takes effect

The law, effective July 1, created harsher penalties for driving 50 mph or more above the speed limit

by McKenna Schueler October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

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Florida bill would punish colleges that don’t rename roads after Charlie Kirk

Money would be withheld from schools that didn’t go along with the changes, under the bill

by News Service of Florida October 9, 2025October 9, 2025

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Trump backs James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general in 2026

Uthemier, 37, is a close ally of Gov. Ron DeSantis

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

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Brevard schools to pay nearly $568K in settlement with right-wing Moms for Liberty

Moms for Liberty filed the lawsuit in 2021 over a school board policy plaintiffs argued violated free speech rights.

by McKenna Schueler October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

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DeSantis wants AI regulation; insurance lobby says Florida has it under control

AI is one of the few policy areas in which DeSantis has appeared to break with President Donald Trump

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

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Florida AG leads support for parents’ SCOTUS case over child’s pronouns

Uthmeier’s letter of support is the latest turn of legal events involving January Littlejohn, now a banner for parental rights in GOP Circles

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 7, 2025October 7, 2025

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Florida teacher fights state over ‘dictator’ certificate allegation

The case alleges she she presented a certificate to a student that said he was the most likely to ‘become a dictator’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 6, 2025October 7, 2025

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FWC biologist sues after she was fired a over Charlie Kirk post

The lawsuit said she was fired after reposting on her Instagram account a post from an account called ‘@whalefact’

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

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Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid

‘Once again, we are told our work is essential, but our livelihoods are treated as expendable,’ said one Orlando International Airport TSA officer

by McKenna Schueler October 6, 2025October 6, 2025

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Florida News

Republican Jim Boyd designated as Florida’s next Senate president

Florida faces lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ records

Florida AG James Uthmeier alleges Roku sold kids’ information

State Supreme Court rejects attempt to force Florida Bar to investigate Pam Bondi

Wrongful deaths for fetuses, pregnancy crisis center bills filed for 2026

New law aimed at Trump protesters being used against fans who ran onto UF football field

Florida teachers would have to take constitutional oath under new bill

Bill that would allow teens to buy guns in Florida filed once again

Florida’s first public school chaplain wrote a song for Charlie Kirk, preaches Trump support

Florida AG among leaders backing Trump’s use of National Guard

Photos: Dave Portnoy buys Florida mansion for record-breaking $28M

At least 70 ‘super speeders’ booked into Orange County Jail after new Florida law takes effect

Florida bill would punish colleges that don’t rename roads after Charlie Kirk

Trump backs James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general in 2026

Brevard schools to pay nearly $568K in settlement with right-wing Moms for Liberty

DeSantis wants AI regulation; insurance lobby says Florida has it under control

Florida AG leads support for parents’ SCOTUS case over child’s pronouns

Florida teacher fights state over ‘dictator’ certificate allegation

FWC biologist sues after she was fired a over Charlie Kirk post

Government shutdown dooms thousands of Central Floridians to work unpaid

Over a year after his death, Hulk Hogan’s Florida mansion sells for $6 million

Central Florida Zoo welcomes new baby cougars

A massive Palladian home is now on the market in Orlando area for $16M

Orlando’s most expensive home for sale is a $27M mansion owned by an MLB Hall of Famer