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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Florida Republicans lead Democrats in top 2026 races by double digits, survey says

The survey includes First Lady Casey DeSantis, who polls slightly better vs. Democrats than Byron Donalds

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 28, 2025October 28, 2025

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‘Dragging its feet’: ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ appeal paused due to government shutdown

The court agreed with the Department of Homeland Security that the case should be paused until government attorneys can work again.

by Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix October 24, 2025October 24, 2025

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Doctors plead with Florida lawmakers to resist ban on vaccine mandates

Nearly a dozen doctors called on lawmakers to reject any proposed legislation that would remove vaccine mandates from Florida schools

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 23, 2025October 23, 2025

Cannabis

DeSantis administration is interfering with new recreational pot amendment, lawsuit alleges

Organizers behind the amendment call the actions by Secretary of State Cord Byrd, appointed by DeSantis, ‘unlawful’ and unprecedented

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

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Muslim civil rights group calls on Trump to pressure Israel to release Florida teen

The 16-year-old dual Palestinian-American citizen from Brevard County has been held in an Israeli prison for more than eight months

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 22, 2025October 22, 2025

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DeSantis wants to test flying cars in Central Florida

Once green-lighted from the federal government, the aircrafts would be expected to provide short air transport ‘like an Uber’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida October 20, 2025October 20, 2025

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Florida lawmakers want to revive ‘free kill’ law after DeSantis’ veto

‘If you’re feeling a little déjà vu today it’s because you should be feeling a little déjà vu. We heard this exact bill in this committee’

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix October 16, 2025October 16, 2025

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Central Florida Dems among lawmakers warning about looming health care crisis

Florida has more to lose than any other state if Congress doesn’t extend enhanced premium tax credits for Obamacare coverage, Democrats argue

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Florida’s manufacturing workforce is ‘aging out,’ says commerce secretary

Alex Kelly discussed what he said was a ‘huge challenge’ in getting young people interested in working in a skilled labor environment

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Floridians with felony convictions can now contact the state to learn if they are eligible to vote

The change is a result of negotiations after the Florida Rights Restoration Coalition dropped its lawsuit against state election officials

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Republican Jim Boyd designated as Florida’s next Senate president

Boyd did not detail priorities but spoke of a need to ‘defend the taxpayer’ and to ‘protect the rights of parents and strengthen our schools’

by Jim Turner, News Service of Florida October 15, 2025October 15, 2025

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Florida faces lawsuit over ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ records

An environmental group filed a lawsuit alleging that state officials have improperly withheld public records

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida October 15, 2025October 15, 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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Wrongful deaths for fetuses, pregnancy crisis center bills filed for 2026

A pair of reproductive-related bills have been filed in the Florida Legislature in advance of the 2026 legislative session

by Christine Sexton, 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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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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Brevard schools to pay nearly $568K in settlement with right-wing Moms for Liberty

Moms for Liberty filed the lawsuit in 2021 over a school board policy plaintiffs argued violated free speech rights.

by McKenna Schueler October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

Florida News

DeSantis wants AI regulation; insurance lobby says Florida has it under control

AI is one of the few policy areas in which DeSantis has appeared to break with President Donald Trump

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