Florida Legislature

TALLAHASSEE—Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is accusing a Republican lawmaker of hounding First Lady Casey DeSantis's charity on behalf of the state's largest medical marijuana company, Trulieve. Uthmeier's comments to The Floridian come days after state Rep. Alex Andrade publicly grilled the head of the state's healthcare agency on why $10 million of a state settlement was […]

The US and Mexico are at loggerheads over a treaty dating back to 1944 in which Mexico and the US agreed to a series of water-sharing actions over certain waterways, such as the Rio Grande.  Among other requirements, the 1994 Water Treaty mandates that Mexico deliver a minimum annual 350,000 acres of water per year […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly shamed the Florida House on Monday for its "terrible leadership" in probing First Lady Casey DeSantis's charity, which gave millions to groups that helped defeat a pro-marijuana ballot measure. DeSantis's comments came at a Kissimmee press conference, where he blasted House Republicans for joining "liberal media" in their "smears" of him […]

The Republican-led Florida Legislature is being accused of allegedly abusing drugs, as former State Rep. Joel Rudman (R) recently stated that the entire legislature needed to be drug tested. Rep. Rudman, who recently resigned to run to campaign in the special congressional election in District 1, made the remarks during an “X” Spaces event hosted […]

Secretary of State Marco Rubio congratulated President Donald Trump for his tariff strategy at the recently held cabinet meeting. President Donald Trump recently issued a series of tariffs targeting what his administration believes are unfair trade practices. After a few days of negotiations, President Trump issued a 90-day freeze on tariffs for all countries that […]

The Florida Senate recently passed bills 28-9 that would change all state statutes as well as require state agencies, school boards, and charter schools to update geographic and instructional materials from the “Gulf of Mexico” to the "Gulf of America." The widespread changes now head to Gov. Ron DeSantis's desk for his signature. Sen. Nick […]

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice recently advanced a bill 8-0 that would require the Florida Department of Law Enforcement to post names of those convicted of animal cruelty on its website. Sen. Tom Leek (R-St. Augustine) sponsored the bill (SB 494). Rep. Linda Chaney (R-St. Petersburg) filed a similar House version […]

Florida Rep. Alex Andrade, days after pressing the head of the state's healthcare agency over why $10 million was sent to a charity founded by Gov. Ron DeSantis's wife, hopes to question the Hope Florida president next week. Andrade was unsatisfied with the answers given by Shevaun Harris, the Secretary of the Agency for Health […]

The US State Department is warning countries against cooperating with the Houthis amidst reports of illicit transactions between the Houthis and third parties.  In a recent statement by State Department Spokesperson Tammy Bruce, the State Department alluded to potential consequences for any countries cooperating with the Houthis by claiming such actions “risk violating US law.” […]

The Senate Appropriations Committee on Transportation, Tourism, and Economic Development unanimously advanced a bill 14-0 on Thursday that would extend toll exemptions in Florida to include drivers of vehicles and motorcycles with Purple Heart specialty license plates. Sen. Jay Collins (R-Tampa) explained his bill (SB 574) to the committee. Rep. Tom Fabricio (R-Miami Lakes) filed […]

TALLAHASSEE—A Florida Senate panel approved a bill on Thursday allowing parents to be compensated for the wrongful death of their fetus at any stage of development, sparking debate over IVF and how claims would be litigated. The measure, SB 1284, was presented by Republican Sen. Colleen Burton in Thursday’s Senate Appropriations Committee on Criminal and […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday continued his tirade against the rebellious Florida House, accusing them of using a "political agenda" to attack his wife's embattled charity organization. His comments came at a Miami press conference located in the district of Republican House Speaker Danny Perez, who has clashed with DeSantis on illegal immigration, tax cuts, […]

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth recently concluded a historic visit to Panama centered on deepening the US and Panama’s relationship and commitment to preserving US interests in the Panama canal.  The visit featured commitments from the Panamanian government to reduce Chinese influence over Panama, expand military cooperation with the US, and cease charging US military […]

The Florida House of Representatives unanimously passed a bill 111-0 on Wednesday that would exempt police officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and service members of the United States Military from the mandatory three-day waiting period for firearm purchases. Rep. Jeff Holcomb (R-Spring Hill) explained his bill (HB 383) on the House floor. The bill […]

President Donald Trump recently announced he was raising tariffs on imports from China to 125% “effective immediately.” The announcement comes as a diplomatic and economic row between the world’s two largest economies deepens.  Trump and many Republicans have argued China engages in deceptive trade practices to unfairly attract trade to their shores, harming the US […]

TALLAHASSEE—The Florida Senate on Wednesday overwhelmingly approved a bill cracking down on hemp, months after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed last year’s version and days after a Florida woman blamed delta-8 gummies for her son's death. The bill, which bans delta-8 in hemp products and imposes new restrictions on THC-infused drinks, passed the Senate Floor unanimously. […]

The Florida Senate unanimously passed a bill 37-0 Wednesday that would divert criminally appropriate defendants suffering from mental illnesses into treatment programs instead of incarceration. Sen. Jennifer Bradey (R-Fleming Island) championed SB 168, also known as the Tristan Murphy Act. Rep. Nan Cobb (R-Eustis) is sponsoring the House version of the bill (HB 1207), which […]

TALLAHASSEE—Archibald, a four-year-old African penguin from the Florida Aquarium, visited the state capitol on Wednesday, appearing unperturbed by recent tariffs waged against his Australian brethren. Archi was the youngest of four penguins brought by the Tampa-based Florida Aquarium to Tallahassee. He, along with Nuri, Enzi, and Dasson—the oldest traveler at 16 years old—visited the Senate […]