DeSantis thinks it would be ‘appropriate’ to redraw congressional districts in Florida

House Minority Leader called the plan a ‘dangerous abuse of power and an attempt to put Donald Trump’s agenda ahead of the people of Florida’

by Jim Turner News Service of Florida July 25, 2025July 31, 2025

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New poll shows Casey DeSantis and Byron Donalds in statistical tie for GOP race for governor

Casey DeSantis has refused to say whether she’ll run for governor

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 25, 2025August 1, 2025

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ICE arrests of immigrants without criminal convictions or charges surge in Florida

In June, the largest share of arrests were of people the federal government labeled as having no criminal history

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 24, 2025August 22, 2025

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DeSantis and new CFO Blaise Ingoglia target two Democratic-leaning areas in Florida DOGE crackdown

‘We are going to start doing onsite DOGE inspections and audits of county and municipal governments,’ DeSantis said

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 23, 2025September 1, 2025

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Federal officials are ‘overwhelmed’ by immigrant arrests and Florida wants to help, sheriff says

The State Board of Immigration Enforcement advanced $250M grant program for local law enforcement to help with federal immigration efforts

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida July 23, 2025August 28, 2025

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Environmental groups face hurdles in lawsuit against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction

The lawsuit claims construction of the center violates a federal law requiring analysis of potential environmental harms

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 21, 2025July 26, 2025

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DeSantis defends construction at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz amid legal battle

The state has a $37 million contract that includes funding for permanent and temporary fencing and roadway construction

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 21, 2025August 6, 2025

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AG James Uthmeier wants out-of-state government lawyers to practice in Florida without having to take the state’s bar exam

Uthmeier’s request for the rushed procedure said his office is experiencing ‘significant attorney staffing shortages’

by Dara Kam, News Service of Florida July 18, 2025August 27, 2025

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Florida Supreme Court rejects challenge to DeSantis’ congressional redistricting plan

Voting-rights groups argued that part of the plan violated the state Constitution

by Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida July 18, 2025August 9, 2025

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Immigrants held at Florida Everglades’ detention center are suing the Trump and DeSantis administrations

The complaint details conditions detainees have described at the site, ranging from flooding and having to go days without showering to guards’ excessive use of force

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 18, 2025August 18, 2025

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Gov. DeSantis picks Blaise Ingoglia for Florida CFO, says he would have never chosen Joe Gruters

DeSantis extolled Ingoglia’s conservative record on issues like illegal immigration, voting integrity, and cracking down on human trafficking

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 17, 2025September 1, 2025

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More detention centers like Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz will be built by states flush with cash, experts predict

Former Department of Homeland Security officials expect to see a trend toward states building ‘soft’ temporary detention centers

by Ariana Figueroa, The Florida Phoenix July 16, 2025August 21, 2025

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Miccosukee Tribe of Florida wants to join lawsuit to halt ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

All of the tribe’s active ceremonial sites and 15 villages are located within the Big Cypress National Preserve, which surrounds the detention center

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 15, 2025September 1, 2025

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Trump-approved Rep. Byron Donalds leads all Florida Republicans in 2026 governor’s race poll

No serious contender has emerged as of yet

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 15, 2025August 21, 2025

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‘You want some? Come get some’: Trump border czar slams ICE protesters in Florida

Tom Homan called himself a ‘badass’ who sometimes uses profanity

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 14, 2025August 7, 2025

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Florida Democrats describe ‘really disturbing’ conditions after tour of Alligator Alcatraz

‘There are really disturbing, vile conditions, and this place needs to be shut the hell down’

by Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 14, 2025July 27, 2025

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DeSantis wants to prevent ‘tech overlords’ from taking over Florida

While offering few details, DeSantis warned of ‘very dangerous’ impacts of rapidly changing AI

by News Service of Florida July 11, 2025July 28, 2025

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Orlando lawmakers Anna Eskamani, Carlos Guillermo Smith among Dems filing lawsuit for being denied entrance to Alligator Alcatraz

‘The State is looking forward to quickly dispensing with this dumb lawsuit,’ DeSantis said Thursday

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 11, 2025September 1, 2025

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Florida offers 90-minute tour of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to lawmakers, U.S. reps after denying entry last week

‘What FDEM is offering doesn’t undo their illegal denial or fulfill their legal obligation to us,’ Orlando Rep. Anna Eskamani wrote

by Mitch Perry and Jackie Llanos, Florida Phoenix July 10, 2025August 25, 2025

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Three new education-related rules are in the works for Florida public schools

Included in the rules are requirements for training teachers to respond to children experiencing allergic reactions

by Jay Waagmeester, Florida Phoenix July 9, 2025August 24, 2025

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DeSantis thinks it would be ‘appropriate’ to redraw congressional districts in Florida

New poll shows Casey DeSantis and Byron Donalds in statistical tie for GOP race for governor

ICE arrests of immigrants without criminal convictions or charges surge in Florida

DeSantis and new CFO Blaise Ingoglia target two Democratic-leaning areas in Florida DOGE crackdown

Federal officials are ‘overwhelmed’ by immigrant arrests and Florida wants to help, sheriff says

Environmental groups face hurdles in lawsuit against ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ construction

DeSantis defends construction at Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz amid legal battle

AG James Uthmeier wants out-of-state government lawyers to practice in Florida without having to take the state’s bar exam

Florida Supreme Court rejects challenge to DeSantis’ congressional redistricting plan

Immigrants held at Florida Everglades’ detention center are suing the Trump and DeSantis administrations

Gov. DeSantis picks Blaise Ingoglia for Florida CFO, says he would have never chosen Joe Gruters

More detention centers like Florida’s Alligator Alcatraz will be built by states flush with cash, experts predict

Miccosukee Tribe of Florida wants to join lawsuit to halt ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Trump-approved Rep. Byron Donalds leads all Florida Republicans in 2026 governor’s race poll

‘You want some? Come get some’: Trump border czar slams ICE protesters in Florida

Florida Democrats describe ‘really disturbing’ conditions after tour of Alligator Alcatraz

DeSantis wants to prevent ‘tech overlords’ from taking over Florida

Orlando lawmakers Anna Eskamani, Carlos Guillermo Smith among Dems filing lawsuit for being denied entrance to Alligator Alcatraz

Florida offers 90-minute tour of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to lawmakers, U.S. reps after denying entry last week

Three new education-related rules are in the works for Florida public schools