Florida House passes bill to restore citizens’ gun rights during local state of emergency

Democratic Rep. Gottlieb said he believed the bill carried ‘wide-ranging implications that could endanger us in society’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 18, 2025July 25, 2025

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Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation could lose tax status, legislator warns

Rep. Andrade’s warning came during a rancorous public comment portion of a meeting derailed by Nazi symbols, racial slurs and pornography

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix April 18, 2025May 22, 2025

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Hope Florida Foundation meeting canceled after being derailed by racial slurs, porn and swastikas

The Florida Channel ended the livestream about 40 minutes after the meeting began.

by Chloe Greenberg April 17, 2025April 30, 2025

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Florida bill rolling back child labor protections advances; critics say it’s unnecessary

There’s already a waiver system in place to allow older teens to work more.

by McKenna Schueler April 17, 2025July 14, 2025

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Hope Florida Foundation releases records while executive director resigns amid probe

DeSantis has criticized the probe as a ‘hoax’ even as some House Republicans have questioned the legality of transactions

by Christine Sexton and Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix April 17, 2025August 1, 2025

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Defying DeSantis, House votes to limit governor’s influence over hiring university presidents

The governor, visibly frustrated by its momentum, promised to swiftly veto the legislation if it passes the Senate

by Garrett Shanley, Fresh Take Florida April 17, 2025July 29, 2025

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Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani, advocates say Florida should look at taxing corporations

‘Our taxes should serve working families, not wealthy corporations,’ said Oberlink, legislative director for Florida For All

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 16, 2025May 20, 2025

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Florida House unanimously passes bill to protect state parks from development of pickleball courts, hotels

The measure follows outrage felt across the board last summer after the Florida Department of Environmental Protection proposed to construct lodges, pickleball courts and more in state parks

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 16, 2025July 30, 2025

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Chairman of Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation says ‘mistakes were made’ with records, finances

The chair’s comments come amid a widening probe into the nonprofit’s receipt of $10 million from state Medicaid giant

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 16, 2025April 22, 2025

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Florida Senate advances proposal that would reduce tax revenue by $1.83 billion

A Senate leader Tuesday said he remains optimistic an agreement can be reached before the end of the legislative session

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida April 16, 2025May 8, 2025

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Florida saw the largest decline in abortions last year of any state, new report shows

Florida used to be a regional hub for abortion access in the South.

by McKenna Schueler April 16, 2025July 23, 2025

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DeSantis signs ‘Gulf of America’ bills to rewrite state laws, require new school materials

‘In Florida, we will always put America first,’ said Sen. Nick DiCeglie

by News Service of Florida April 15, 2025April 24, 2025

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DeSantis says Florida House Republicans, ‘liberal media’ are running a smear campaign against him and his wife

His accusations came just before another Florida House hearing on the workings of Hope Florida

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix April 15, 2025July 21, 2025

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Florida AG James Uthmeier wants to help Orlando state attorney Monique Worrell prosecute more cases

Worrell and Uthmeier have sparred in just the last week

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 15, 2025April 21, 2025

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Judge says Florida violated federal Endangered Species Act, backs more manatee protections

The judge wrote that it would take at least a decade for conditions in the northern part of the Indian River Lagoon to start to recover

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida April 15, 2025July 1, 2025

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DeSantis thinks Florida can handle emergencies without federal funds

The governor’s comments came after the Trump administration cut nearly $300 million for flooding and hurricane relief projects across the state

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix April 14, 2025August 5, 2025

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Lawmakers seek state funds for local projects and programs in Orlando and across Florida

The Pulse memorial is among local projects that lawmakers are seeking funds for

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida and McKenna Schueler April 14, 2025April 17, 2025

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Distracted driving, shotgun purchases and more bills struggling in Florida Legislature as session nears end

Health care, education, ‘right to repair’ legislation and more proposals are in limbo

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 14, 2025July 29, 2025

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Hope Florida $10M donation among issues in DeSantis-administration spending probe

The requests focused on issues that arose as House budget panels began delving into ways to slash spending as lawmakers write a budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida April 14, 2025April 29, 2025

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Orlando Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith’s bill to aid businesses harmed by construction advances in Senate

Smith said the impetus for filing the bill was the closing in January of Orlando’s Hammered Lamb

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 11, 2025May 12, 2025

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Florida House passes bill to restore citizens’ gun rights during local state of emergency

Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation could lose tax status, legislator warns

Hope Florida Foundation meeting canceled after being derailed by racial slurs, porn and swastikas

Florida bill rolling back child labor protections advances; critics say it’s unnecessary

Hope Florida Foundation releases records while executive director resigns amid probe

Defying DeSantis, House votes to limit governor’s influence over hiring university presidents

Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani, advocates say Florida should look at taxing corporations

Florida House unanimously passes bill to protect state parks from development of pickleball courts, hotels

Chairman of Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Foundation says ‘mistakes were made’ with records, finances

Florida Senate advances proposal that would reduce tax revenue by $1.83 billion

Florida saw the largest decline in abortions last year of any state, new report shows

DeSantis signs ‘Gulf of America’ bills to rewrite state laws, require new school materials

DeSantis says Florida House Republicans, ‘liberal media’ are running a smear campaign against him and his wife

Florida AG James Uthmeier wants to help Orlando state attorney Monique Worrell prosecute more cases

Judge says Florida violated federal Endangered Species Act, backs more manatee protections

DeSantis thinks Florida can handle emergencies without federal funds

Lawmakers seek state funds for local projects and programs in Orlando and across Florida

Distracted driving, shotgun purchases and more bills struggling in Florida Legislature as session nears end

Hope Florida $10M donation among issues in DeSantis-administration spending probe

Orlando Sen. Carlos Guillermo Smith’s bill to aid businesses harmed by construction advances in Senate

Orlando ICE detainees packed in, shackled and abused, whistleblowers say

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