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
TALLAHASSEE --- Most governors would probably celebrate if U.S. News & World Report ranked their states No. 1 in the country for education. Read moreBackroom Briefing: No. 1 with a Grudge
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.
Rep. Sam Garrison, a Fleming Island Republican in line to become House speaker in 2026, has drawn a Democratic challenger as he runs for re-election this year. Read moreGarrison Gets Democratic Foe
The state university system Board of Governors on Wednesday confirmed Devin Stephenson to become the second president of Florida Polytechnic University, as President Randy Avent prepares to leave the post. Read moreNew Florida Poly President Confirmed
Florida last week saw a drop in first-time unemployment claims, though company notices filed with the state show some workers face layoffs. The U.S. Department of Labor on Thursday released a report that estimated 5,680 unemployment applications were filed in Florida during the week that end… Read moreFlorida Jobless Claims Dip
TALLAHASSEE — Florida Supreme Court justices heard arguments Wednesday involving two arcade-game champs — but the case isn’t focused on who’s the grandmaster of Pac-Man. Read moreArcade Champs Duel in Court Over Recordings
TALLAHASSEE — A property-insurance company has agreed to pay a $1 million fine after a state review found it violated claims-handling requirements following Hurricane Ian, according to an order signed Thursday by Florida Insurance Commissioner Michael Yaworsky. Read moreInsurer to Pay $1 Million Over Ian Claims
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
