Bill allowing Florida to designate domestic terrorist organizations passes in House

Orlando Rep. Rita Harris said the bill places “an extraordinary concentration of power” in the hands of just a few government officials

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 4, 2026March 4, 2026

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Florida universities face DeSantis-backed freeze on H1-B visas

Florida’s university system decision-makers voted to pause H-1B visas at state universities until next year

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

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Timeline of confusion: Cost projections for ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ ‘Deportation Depot’

Nearly 3,000 pages of records show the Florida Division of Emergency Management adjusted calculations several times between June and November

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix March 2, 2026March 2, 2026

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Trump administration won’t pay for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction costs, DOJ says

A $608 million federal reimbursement won’t cover construction costs — if the money comes through at all

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 26, 2026February 26, 2026

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‘Charlie Kirk Day’ approved by Florida House

“I just don’t know why we are honoring somebody who had no accomplishments, who hadn’t done anything, and who denigrated people that look like me,” said Rep. Bruce Antone, an Orlando Democrat who is Black

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 25, 2026February 25, 2026

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Eyeball scanners, surveillance towers part of $40M immigration grants for local police

DeSantis approved more than $40 million in Florida immigration grants to pay local law enforcement to capture and hold detainees

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 24, 2026February 24, 2026

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Florida GOP voters say a DeSantis endorsement for governor means more than Trump’s

DeSantis has not endorsed any candidate to succeed him as governor so far

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

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Winter freeze causes more than $3B in Florida agriculture losses

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson described the freeze events as “one of the most damaging” in Florida agriculture history

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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Florida ballot initiative restriction ruling could have national implications

The outcome of the federal lawsuit could decide the fate of citizen-led ballot initiatives in the Sunshine State and possibly the nation

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix February 23, 2026February 23, 2026

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Randy Fine can’t stop saying he would choose dogs over Muslim people

Florida’s newest congressman unleashed a series of racist social media posts that have resulted in calls for his resignation.

by Chloe Greenberg February 19, 2026February 25, 2026

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Florida to give $50M to local law agencies for immigration enforcement

About half of those funds are being allocated to only one county.

by News Service of Florida February 19, 2026February 19, 2026

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Casey DeSantis’ food testing program flops in budget plans

“I don’t know why the state needs to create its own version of the (federal Food and Drug Administration),” said Rep. Alex Andrade, R-Pensacola.

by News Service of Florida February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

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Florida backs down: DeSantis’ emergency fund can be used on immigration

Uthmeier called the House’s plan to limit spending “moronic” while the governor’s staff suggested the bill’s architects aren’t real Republicans

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

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New bill blocks Florida emergency funds from being used on immigration

Democrats on Monday railed against these expenditures, calling it an “abuse” of public money

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 16, 2026February 16, 2026

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Florida’s $406M immigration tab includes private jet flights and a Margaritaville hotel

Now, the Florida House wants to prevent the state’s disaster response agency from using emergency funds on immigration

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

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New bill would ban cites, counties from enacting climate change policies

The bill says that it is Florida state policy to prohibit the adoption or implementation of “net-zero policies” by government entities

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

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‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’ advances despite pushback

The move comes despite objections that such a tribute would come as an insult to Black people, women and others

by News Service of Florida February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

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Florida bill to brand certain groups as domestic terrorists advances

The bill includes a provision that would ban schools with affiliations to designated foreign or domestic terrorist organizations from receiving school voucher funds

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

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Florida emergency agency spent $405M on immigration in six months

The hundreds of millions in taxpayer dollars also covered private jet flights, restaurant meals, and badges

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix February 11, 2026February 11, 2026

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DeSantis’ $374M request for correction officer pay raises gets a boost

Florida Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins — candidate for the Republican nomination for governor — is promoting DeSantis’ budget request

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix February 9, 2026February 9, 2026

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Bill allowing Florida to designate domestic terrorist organizations passes in House

Florida universities face DeSantis-backed freeze on H1-B visas

Timeline of confusion: Cost projections for ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ ‘Deportation Depot’

Trump administration won’t pay for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction costs, DOJ says

‘Charlie Kirk Day’ approved by Florida House

Eyeball scanners, surveillance towers part of $40M immigration grants for local police

Florida GOP voters say a DeSantis endorsement for governor means more than Trump’s

Winter freeze causes more than $3B in Florida agriculture losses

Florida ballot initiative restriction ruling could have national implications

Randy Fine can’t stop saying he would choose dogs over Muslim people

Florida to give $50M to local law agencies for immigration enforcement

Casey DeSantis’ food testing program flops in budget plans

Florida backs down: DeSantis’ emergency fund can be used on immigration

New bill blocks Florida emergency funds from being used on immigration

Florida’s $406M immigration tab includes private jet flights and a Margaritaville hotel

New bill would ban cites, counties from enacting climate change policies

‘Charlie Kirk Day of Remembrance’ advances despite pushback

Florida bill to brand certain groups as domestic terrorists advances

Florida emergency agency spent $405M on immigration in six months

DeSantis’ $374M request for correction officer pay raises gets a boost