DeSantis backs Trump’s claim that Miccosukee Tribe worked against immigration efforts

The tribe is part of a lawsuit against Florida which claims “Alligator Alcatraz” planners failed to follow federal environmental regulations

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix January 7, 2026January 7, 2026

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DeSantis condemns ‘destructive’ Maduro government, announces arrests of 10K non-citizens

DeSantis stayed quiet in the first days following the operation — even though Florida boasts the largest Venezuelan community in the nation

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix January 5, 2026January 5, 2026

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Florida approves cops’ requests for $2M in immigration enforcement money

The money was requested for AI language translators, pepper spray, GPS trackers, handcuffs, bonuses, and more

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

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DeSantis’ proposed budget changes how Florida funds cancer programs

The push is likely to spark another largely behind-the-scenes battle among those who rely on the state money to help with research programs

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix December 18, 2025December 18, 2025

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DeSantis confident Florida won’t violate Trump’s AI order

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix December 15, 2025December 15, 2025

Florida News

In Orlando, DeSantis proposes $117B budget that bans ‘social justice’ efforts

“Today I announced the ‘Floridians First’ Budget, which will keep Florida on the course of fiscal responsibility and delivers on the priorities that have made Florida the greatest state in America.”

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix and Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

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DeSantis and Trump’s beef overshadows ‘AI Week’

A fight between the two has dominated Florida House Speaker Danny Perez’s planned “artificial intelligence week” in the Legislature

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix December 9, 2025December 9, 2025

Florida News

‘Age of darkness and deceit’: DeSantis proposes ‘AI bill of rights’ in crackdown

The legislative proposals come in sharp contrast to pro-tech push marking President Donald Trump’s second term in office.

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

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DeSantis says Florida ‘will be forced’ to redistrict due to pending SCOTUS decision

A Louisiana case may lead to changes in rules requiring racial minorities get a chance to be an electoral majority or plurality in some areas

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

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DeSantis administration: We need another $50M to cover SNAP costs

The additional money is needed as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill and Congress’ decision to reduce spending on SNAP

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix December 4, 2025December 4, 2025

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DeSantis asks Legislature to punish inhumane dog breeders

He wants to impose a dog breeder license, target unethical breeding, and tighten penalties for abusing animals in front of children

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

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DeSantis says Trump’s oil drilling could ‘weaken’ environment, military training

This is one of the rarer instances of DeSantis breaking with Trump since the 2024 elections

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix November 21, 2025November 21, 2025

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Opponents ask DeSantis to stop the 2025 Florida bear hunt

Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade is set to start next month

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 18, 2025November 18, 2025

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Florida bill would impose timelines for governor to set special election dates

Gov. DeSantis’ delay means some voters won’t be represented until after the next legislative session ends

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix November 12, 2025November 12, 2025

Florida News

‘Build a FL border wall’: DeSantis mocks Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral win

DeSantis asked how Florida should respond: “Build a FL border wall” “Tariff all transplants” or “Recruit new transplants”

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

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DeSantis says executions are about ‘justice,’ as Florida hits record high

Florida has executed 15 inmates this year, with two more scheduled in November

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida November 4, 2025November 4, 2025

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‘Nonsensical’: Pro-marijuana group sues DeSantis administration, again

The lawsuit accuses the DeSantis administration of slow-walking the process to put its proposed amendment on the Florida ballot.

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 31, 2025October 31, 2025

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DeSantis orders Board of Governors to ‘pull the plug’ on H1-B visas in universities

‘[There’s] a clinical assistant professor from supposed Palestine. Why are they—is that just social justice that they’re doing?’

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

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DeSantis says he wants just one constitutional amendment on property taxes in 2026

He insisted that voters should be given just one proposed constitutional amendment to overhaul the system instead of multiple proposals.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 29, 2025October 29, 2025

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Democrats urge DeSantis to declare emergency, fill Florida food pantries

Nearly 3 million people are expected to lose access to the federal food assistance program

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix and McKenna Schueler October 29, 2025October 29, 2025