Advocates fear Florida’s terrorist law could reach beyond Muslim groups

“Today, bills like this target them. Tomorrow it could be me. But history tells us these measures never stop with just one people.”

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

“Today, bills like this target them. Tomorrow it could be me. But history tells us these measures never stop with just one people.”

Florida News

Florida rural school districts’ financial stress is the ‘canary in coal mine’

The distressed finances of two districts could be just an inkling of what’s to come, state leaders say, as enrollment continues to decline

by News Service of Florida April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis plays down lack of Supreme Court opinion in justifying redistricting effort

Polls show that Floridians oppose the effort

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

News

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

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

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

Florida News, News, Ron DeSantis

DeSantis signs bill to rename Florida airport after Trump

The bill will rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida March 31, 2026March 31, 2026

Orlando Area News

Photos: Everything we saw at Orlando’s third No Kings rally

It was the third day of “No Kings” protests since President Donald Trump returned to the White House last year

by Chloe Greenberg and McKenna Schueler March 29, 2026March 29, 2026

Florida News

Florida scraps sociology as a general education course at universities

The decision comes after state rulemakers and faculty tugged back and forth over what a sociology curriculum will look like

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix March 27, 2026March 27, 2026

Florida News

‘Another loss for Frankenmeat’: Florida ban on lab-grown meat upheld

“Another win for Real Food — another loss for Frankenmeat,” Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson said

by News Service of Florida March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Florida News

Paul Renner wants ‘permanent’ ban on Muslim immigration if elected governor

“Long-term compatibility of Islam in this country does not exist,” Renner said

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Florida News

$31M headed to AIDS drug program after DeSantis signs new law

DeSantis, known for making bill signing ceremonies into lengthy media events, signed the legislation without any fanfare

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis leaves door open for a future run for the White House

“We’ll see,” DeSantis told Fox News’ Sean Hannity

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Florida News

Florida’s 2025 extended session cost taxpayers more than $259K

That’s the second highest total associated with a special or extended session since 2018

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix March 24, 2026March 24, 2026

Orlando Area News

Jerry Demings applauds GOP sheriffs for speaking against federal immigration efforts

“They have gone overboard,” Orange County Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Demings said of ICE

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 23, 2026March 23, 2026

Florida News

DeSantis signs bill that could block proposed Manatee County cruise ship terminal

“Construction of a new port next door I think struck a lot of people as being unnecessary,” DeSantis said

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 20, 2026March 20, 2026