Murder charge dropped in road rage case eyed by Uthmeier, but Orlando woman is still going to prison

The local case took on a statewide angle when Uthmeier in September publicly bashed Orlando Democratic State Attorney Monique Worrell

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix November 2, 2025November 2, 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

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Florida AG announces criminal investigation into video game Roblox

‘Investigations have revealed that sexual predators are using Roblox to access, communicate with, and groom minors’

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

Florida News

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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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 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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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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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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DeSantis, Cabinet approve $14 million for immigration crackdown

Items approved in the grants include bulletproof vests, AI-assisted translation software and license-plate readers

by News Service of Florida October 1, 2025October 1, 2025

Orlando Area News

Florida AG accuses Monique Worrell of refusing to prosecute pedophiles

‘This is systematic abuse. This is gross negligence,’ Uthmeier said

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 26, 2025September 28, 2025

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Florida AG candidate vows to enforce minimum wage law, if elected

‘For decades, the Attorney General’s Office has functioned to prop up the powerful and corrupt’

by McKenna Schueler September 25, 2025September 25, 2025

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Florida AG now ‘won’t speculate’ whether lawmakers should craft open-carry law

Uthmeier appeared to be firmer last week that the Legislature would need to pass a law on open carry

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 24, 2025September 24, 2025

Florida News

‘Violent extremism’ the focus of Florida AG’s new tip line

The portal allows people to submit screenshots, videos, or other evidence of threatened violence to Uthmeier’s office

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

Florida News

Florida’s open carry ruling triggers questions about another gun law

The decision has affected another law establishing places where guns are off-limits

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida September 22, 2025September 22, 2025

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‘Gas station morphine’: Florida issues emergency rule for kratom 7-OH

The announcement comes after AG James Uthmeier listed 7-OH as a Schedule 1 substance, placing it alongside drugs like heroin and LSD

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 19, 2025September 19, 2025

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Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ now wants federal money

A federal appeals court last week ordered the center to remain open partially because it lacked federal ties

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

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Florida AG says people can openly carry guns starting this month

Uthmeier said the court’s ruling was effective ‘now,’ but his spokesman said there was a 15-day window

by Sara-James Ranta, Fresh Take Florida September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

Florida News

‘Send them home’: Florida leaders support revoking visas of those praising Charlie Kirk’s death

Ingoglia, Uthmeier argue admission into the U.S. is a ‘privilege’ that shouldn’t be extended to immigrants who praise Kirk’s murder

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix September 12, 2025September 12, 2025

Orlando Area News

Florida AG hints suspension for Orlando state attorney Worrell again

It would be the latest strike in a lengthy feud between the DeSantis administration and Worrell

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