2026 Florida Legislature

If HB 757 becomes law, public colleges and universities would be left to decide whether to opt in. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will ultimately decide whether the expansion of the guardian program reaches college campuses.

Gov. DeSantis signed legislation changing the designation from the dry-docked Schooner Western Union in Key West to the Tampa-based S.S. American Victory.

In a statement, House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell, D-Tampa, said Monday that DeSantis and Republicans in the Florida Legislature "decided to prioritize wasting five million of your taxpayer dollars on renaming an airport after the President."

The new law will require judges to immediately remand someone found guilty of a dangerous crime into custody pending sentencing or further proceedings without the possibility of release on bond.

DeSantis didn’t hold a public bill signing event as he continues to mend fences with Trump, whose Mar-a-Lago Club sits east of the airport.

Republican State Rep. Danny Alvarez discusses his biggest win during the 2026 legislative session, his priorities for next year and more.

As the bill heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis, experts seek more specifics on how it will be implemented.

Florida Democrats saw surprise success this week. What might that signal?

After key special election wins, Florida Democrats say they see momentum. We spoke with Emily Gregory about her recent victory.

A legislative staff analysis of the bill, which goes into effect on July 1, noted local governments can still encourage the use of alternative energy sources, such as battery power, for farm or landscape equipment.

A bill that would help low-income Floridians with HIV has arrived on Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk. Should he sign it, life-saving medication would temporarily become accessible.

The state is looking at "living shorelines" such as mangrove forests, oyster reef restoration and hybrid options like 3D-printed walls that help fight climate change.