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Rep. Maxwell Frost faced swift backlash after suggesting the solution to illegal immigration is providing a path to citizenship for all illegal immigrants. --- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Fla., was blasted for arguing Wednesday that the best way to solve the illegal [...]

Gov. DeSantis gives $10 million to five state colleges for job training programs --- Gov. DeSantis gives $10 million to five state colleges for job training programsFive state colleges in Central Florida will receive nearly $10 million after Gov. Ron DeSantis [...]

‘Kill the drill’ bill sent to Florida governor’s desk Wednesday --- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - The ‘Kill the Drill’ bill made its way Wednesday to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. Advocates in Franklin County celebrated a legal win Tuesday after a [...]

I'm a DeSantis critic, but give him credit for important Florida land deal | Mark Woods --- In the last year, I’ve frequently been critical of Gov. Ron DeSantis, his staff and the Florida Department of Environmental Protection when it comes [...]

3 Florida universities set to get DeSantis allies as presidents --- The big story: Two weeks after rejecting the University of Florida’s choice for its next president as too “woke,” the State University System Board of Governors reconvenes to consider the [...]

New Florida laws taking effect July 1: Here’s what you need to know --- TAMPA, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis signed more than 70 pieces of legislation that will take effect on July 1, 2025.  The new laws [...]

Florida lawmakers pass $115.1B budget, end session --- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - One of the more contentious legislative sessions in recent history came to a close late Monday as lawmakers approved a $115.1 billion budget for next fiscal year and prepared [...]

Federal judge rules Florida attorney general in contempt over immigration law enforcement, requiring detailed reports on arrests of undocumented immigrants. --- A federal judge found Tuesday that Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier was in civil contempt of court over her ruling [...]

Fate unclear for ban on oil drilling along Apalachicola River in north Florida --- Fate unclear for ban on oil drilling along Apalachicola River in north FloridaThere's unconfirmed rumors of a veto by Gov. DeSantis, and a planned rally in Apalachicola [...]

Sprinkle list: Lawmakers add $25M to Job Growth Grant Fund — far below Gov. DeSantis proposal --- Florida’s Job Growth Grant Fund is getting $25 million in next year’s spending plan through a last-minute earmark from the Senate. That’s a third of [...]