Ana Goñi-Lessan | News Service of Florida

A federal judge Thursday denied a request from the Council on American-Islamic Relations and its Florida chapter not to be labeled a “domestic terrorist” organization under a new state law.

Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters Wednesday he’ll convene a special legislative session in the next two months to install the large property tax cut approved by voters Tuesday evening.

Amendment 3, which increases the $50,000 homestead property tax exemption to $150,000 in 2027, and then to $250,000 in 2028, received 62% of the vote — two points more than the 60% needed to become law.

Two Florida counties have reported seeing immigration enforcement at or near polling places open for in-person early voting hours.

It was due to an administrative error, the Florida Division of Emergency Management said. It is unknown whether the detainees had criminal records.

The health department wants to remove the immunization requirements for hepatitis B, varicella (chickenpox), Haemophilus influenza type b (Hib) and pneumococcal conjugate to attend Florida schools.

Rep. Rob Long, D-Delray Beach, has a history of working in local government. He understands how things work and said his experience points to Amendment 3, a large property tax cut, being a bad idea.

An administrative law judge has recommended the Florida Department of Health reprimand and fine a nurse who posted a TikTok disparaging former White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.

According to the approved rule, any person “who is present in the United States unlawfully” will not be eligible for enrollment beginning in the 2027-2028 academic year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, critical of license plate readers, has blocked their use on state roads, warning the cameras could create a “surveillance state.” But in the past year, DeSantis has approved approximately $4.6 million in requests from local law enforcement agencies for license plate readers in connection with their illegal immigration enforcement efforts. Not all of the money has been disbursed.v

Pediatricians in Florida are pushing back on President Donald Trump’s executive order calling for changes to the childhood vaccination schedule.

The measure also prohibits undocumented students from enrolling in adult general education programs in high schools and state colleges, which help prepare those taking the GED exam for the equivalency of a high school diploma.