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Florida lawmakers are back in Tallahassee for a special session focused on next year’s state budget. One influential Republican senator says lawmakers are ready to “lay our swords down” after months of Capitol infighting. -
A bombshell article from the New York Times reports Florida and the Trump administration are in early talks to close the detention center. -
It claims there weren't enough safeguards in place when the accused gunman asked ChatGPT questions, including the busiest time at the site where the shooting took place. -
Florida lawmakers are heading back to Tallahassee for a budget-focused special session after failing to pass a spending plan during the regular session for the second year in a row. Here's the timeline and process. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis' comments came on the same day as a New York Times report that says the facility in the Everglades has cost the state hundreds of millions of dollars to operate since last summer. -
A high-stakes legal fight is underway after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map. -
Florida lawmakers approved Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new congressional map, one that could expand Republicans’ advantage in the U.S. House and is expected to draw lawsuits. -
A Florida special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis became all about redistricting Tuesday after House leaders rejected two of his other priorities. The proposed map is speeding through the process. -
Florida cities and counties are facing new limits after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed laws targeting DEI programs and some climate policies. Here’s what changed. -
It’s qualifying week for Florida’s U.S. Senate race. Candidates have until Friday at noon to file. But what's qualifying week? -
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill making it easier to develop some farmland already surrounded by growth. Supporters cite housing needs and property rights. Critics warn of sprawl and weaker local control. -
Florida lawmakers are headed back for a special session next week. On the agenda: redistricting, AI regulations and vaccine exemptions. Missing: property tax cuts — something Gov. Ron DeSantis and lawmakers have talked endlessly about.
