‘Petty, retaliatory’: One South Florida lawmaker punished, another promoted in wake of state immigration bill fight
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez has punished state Rep. Mike Caruso of Palm Beach County, stripping him of his committee ...
Home and car insurance relief promised for many South Florida residents – what to expect
Gov. Ron DeSantis went for the WOW factor Wednesday, speaking at the Wall of Wind at Florida International University. World-class research on making buildings withstand hurricane-force winds is done ...
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Take two: New petition aims to bring marijuana legalization back to Florida ballot
Not only did DeSantis lead a public campaign last fall to tank the marijuana amendment, and the abortion amendment, too, now ...
With a new Republican boss in Florida, DeSantis is learning the price of burning bridges | Opinion
Power is fleeting in politics, as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is learning in his battle with Republican lawmakers after they ...
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DeSantis seeks to bring Ringling Museum in Sarasota under control of New College
State Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, says the plan makes sense, given DeSantis’ ultimate goal of merging FSU’s operation in ...
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Gov. DeSantis says Florida should triple homestead exemptions, floats putting issue on ballot
Florida does not have a statewide property tax, but counties and municipalities do. And while areas in the state have enjoyed ...
Florida universities turn to politicians as presidents
In an increasingly politicized education world, Florida’s universities and colleges are turning to politicians for leadership ...
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Experts say political ambition is driving DeSantis, Legislature standoff
Political watchers say wanting credit for immigration policy ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race and 2028 presidential ...
Gov. DeSantis rolls out $115 billion budget plan to support immigration enforcement
The proposal includes more than $500 million to help with federal deportation efforts and also a “Second Amendment” tax ...
Florida lawmakers reject special session on immigration called by DeSantis
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida House and Senate openly rebuked Gov. Ron DeSantis’ call for a special session on immigration Monday ...
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This Week in South Florida: Daniel Perez
As we speak, your state leaders’ focus on closing down Florida to undocumented people is the center of a very public and ...
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Is Gov. Ron DeSantis' power over lawmakers starting to slip? Inside Florida Politics
A clash between Gov. Ron DeSantis and legislative leaders over immigration may be a sign that DeSantis is losing some of his ...