Hemp entrepreneurs in Florida receive a reprieve at least for another month

“The delay is a relief,” said Michael Smith, owner of Herban Flow, who says about 80% of sales from his two stores come from hemp-derived THC products.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 5, 2026September 7, 2026

Florida News

‘Thank you Ron DeSantis for stealing $10 million from sick kids’: State Rep candidate confronts governor over Hope Florida scandal

“You showed true leadership stealing $10 million from poor kids and putting it into your politically motivated PACs!”

by Colin Wolf September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Florida News

Florida House Democrats call for impeachment of Attorney General James Uthmeier

by Gray Rohrer, News Service of Florida and Jim Turner, News Service of Florida September 3, 2026September 3, 2026

Florida News

‘We are doing our job, sir’: Monique Worrell responds to rumors she’s about to be suspended again

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Florida News

Alligator Alcatraz closed. Now its operator will run ICE detention warehouse in Texas

The company that helped run the controversial Florida Everglades detention camp has also been embroiled in lawsuits over claims of wage theft, fraud and data breaches.

by Stephanie Koithan September 1, 2026September 1, 2026

Florida News

Florida sheriffs drop license plate readers as DeSantis warns against ‘surveillance state’

On Monday at least four Florida sheriffs said in separate statements that they have ordered discontinuation of the Flock system in their counties.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 31, 2026August 31, 2026

Florida News

Cook Political Report shifts Florida gubernatorial race from ‘solid’ to ‘likely’ Republican

One of the top political prediction websites in the country says Byron Donalds remains the favorite for Florida governor but sees some shift toward Democrat David Jolly.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Florida News

David Jolly says Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida were ‘used’ in a ‘sinister plan’

Jolly, who has committed to opening an investigation into the transfer of $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation if elected governor, called Republican opponent Byron Donalds a coward for not agreeing to do the same.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Florida News

Florida Dems call for resignations amid Hope Florida leak, while DeSantis claims investigation was designed to ‘smear’ his wife

The release of a blistering statewide grand jury report that found $10 million in Medicaid funds were “misappropriated” and wound up being used for “political activities.”

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 31, 2026