TALLAHASSEE — As suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren runs in November to try to regain his job, a legal battle with Gov. Ron DeSantis continues playing out at a federal appeals court. Read moreDecades-Old Cases Dusted Off in Warren Fight
TALLAHASSEE — Florida has filed a lawsuit challenging a new federal health-care rule, saying it clashes with the state’s efforts to restrict treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty blockers for transgender people. Read moreFlorida Challenges Feds on Health Care Rule
Amid widespread speculation about lawmakers possibly returning to Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he has “no plans” to call a special session but would back stricter immigration measures from the Republican-controlled Legislature. Read moreDeSantis Says 'No Plans' for Special Session
A proposal to add nine new judicial positions, more than recommended by the Florida Supreme Court, was among 20 bills that the Legislature formally sent Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
The first Democratic candidate has emerged to try to succeed Rep. Tommy Gregory, a Lakewood Ranch Republican who was chosen last month to become president of State College of Florida, Manatee-Sarasota. Read moreDemocrat to Seek Gregory Seat
TALLAHASSEE — A new six-week restriction on abortion took effect this week, representing a seismic shift in abortion access for Floridians. Read moreWeekly Roundup: Abortion Restrictions Take Hold
Despite a lull in demand and a drop in oil prices, the average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas in Florida started the week 2 cents higher than a week earlier. Read morePrices at Pump Increase Slightly
TALLAHASSEE — In a case that could have far-reaching implications for the state’s public-records laws, an appeals court heard arguments Tuesday in a challenge to a judge’s ruling that “executive privilege” shields Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration from releasing records. Read moreAppeals Court Weighs 'Executive Privilege'
The state’s Citizens Property Insurance Corp. added more than 5,800 policies last week, as the start of hurricane season nears. Read moreCitizens Policies Top 1.191M
Environmental groups Monday urged a federal appeals court to reject Florida’s request for a stay of a district judge’s ruling in a battle about permitting authority for projects that affect wetlands. Read moreGroups Fight State Request in Wetlands Case