Ron DeSantis

Questioned by reporters Tuesday, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis defended the initiative, saying “I believe in this program deeply and I stand by it 100%."

It goes into effect on July 1. State law enforcement won't be able to solely use safety inspections to justify stopping and boarding boats.

Gov. Ron DeSantis says the proposal to repeal a 1990 law will cause insurance premiums to "skyrocket" by allowing people to expand economic damage claims to include noneconomic damages.

John Morgan, who is semi-retired to Hawaii, has teased a run for governor for years but isn't advocating for the Republican or Democratic parties. Pizzo dropped his party affiliation after stepping down as Senate Democratic leader on April 24.

The board of Florida's only public historically Black university has chosen a lobbyist with ties to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the school's next president, alarming students, faculty and alumni.

Rogers, 62, received a lethal injection at Florida State Prison. He was convicted in the fatal stabbing of Tina Marie Cribbs, a 34-year-old mother of two. Rogers is the fifth inmate put to death in Florida this year.

Local governments will be no longer be allowed to put fluoride in tap water starting July 1. The provision part of a wide-ranging “Florida Farm Bill,” which includes a number of provisions geared toward helping farmers.

While Marva Johnson, who has ties to Gov. Ron DeSantis, fielded questions from trustees, dozens of students and alumni gathered to protest her candidacy at a rally on campus.

The House and Senate don't seem close on a budget deal. The House and Gov. Ron DeSantis don't seem close, period.

Perez has called for reducing the state’s sales-tax rate but indicated Tuesday he is more focused on reducing spending. DeSantis, meanwhile, has pushed for property-tax cuts.

The Immigration Enforcement Operations Plan proposes rapid construction of detention facilities, Florida National Guard JAG officers acting as immigration judges, and deportation flights using Florida contractors.

UWF President Martha Saunders resigns amid escalating political tensions with Tallahassee and board turmoil tied to DeSantis appointments and GOP infighting.