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Pro-Life Florida Senator Refiles Controversial Fetal Wrongful Death Bill

The Florida Senate's leading pro-life advocate, Erin Grall, refiled a controversial bill on Wednesday that would expand the state's wrongful…

3 days ago

Rep. Lauren Melo Thanks Passidomo for SD 28 Endorsement

House Republican Lauren Melo (R-Naples) thanked former Senate President Kathleen Passidomo after she endorsed Melo for her Senate District 28…

3 days ago

DeSantis Closes Out Legislative Battle, Vetoes Controversial TRUMP Act

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed the TRUMP Act, a divisive illegal immigration bill, officially slamming the door on the…

1 week ago

State Senator Geraldine Thompson Dies Following Complications From Knee Replacement Surgery

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - State Sen. Geraldine Thompson died following complications from knee replacement surgery on Thursday, according to her family.…

2 weeks ago

House Speaker Danny Perez Remarks on Settled Illegal Immigration Feud with DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Speaker of the House  Daniel Perez addressed House lawmakers this week over his public feud with…

2 weeks ago

'Family Squabble Will Not Pull us Apart': Lawmakers, DeSantis Make Peace With New Bill

TALLAHASSEE—After weeks of ferocious infighting among Florida Republicans, the rift in the GOP Legislature appears to be closing as both…

2 weeks ago

After Bruising Battle, DeSantis is Confident Legislature Can 'Land the Plane' on Immigration

TALLAHASSEE—After a brutal few weeks rife with party infighting and bruising insults, Gov. Ron DeSantis believes he and the GOP…

4 weeks ago

Ingoglia Cautions Against TRUMP Act's Potential for 'Abuse' of Immigration System

Florida Senator Blaise Ingoglia, the sponsor of eight anti-illegal immigration bills crafted by Gov. Ron DeSantis and killed by GOP…

4 weeks ago

'Toothless' or 'Tougher'? Perez Claims TRUMP Act is Stronger Than DeSantis Proposals

TALLAHASSEE—As Gov. Ron DeSantis accuses the GOP Legislature of touting a "toothless" immigration bill, House Speaker Danny Perez, a Republican…

4 weeks ago

DeSantis Rips TRUMP Act as 'Weak,' 'Toothless' But Gruters is Hopeful He'll Sign it Anyways

Florida Senator Joe Gruters is optimistic that Gov. Ron DeSantis will reconsider his plan to veto an anti-illegal immigration bill…

1 month ago

DeSantis: Trump Told Him He 'Can't Be Weak' on Immigration Fight With Legislature

President Donald Trump told Gov. Ron DeSantis that he "can't be weak" in the immigration fight against Florida's GOP Legislature,…

1 month ago

Senate Republicans Open to Keep In-State Tuition for Illegal Immigrants

TALLAHASSEE—Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, Senator President Ben Albritton, and House Speaker Danny Perez are in the middle of an intra-party…

1 month ago

'The King Has Fallen': GOP Lawmakers Revolt Against DeSantis, Call Their Own Special Session

TALLAHASSEE—Florida Republican lawmakers revolted against Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday, adjourning his special session just 15 minutes after it began…

1 month ago

Florida GOP Leaders Reluctantly Announce Special Session Time Amid Tensions with DeSantis

Weeks after Gov. Ron DeSantis sparked a political power struggle with Republican lawmakers, the Legislature on Friday showed signs of…

1 month ago

DeSantis Says He's 'A Dog That's Got You on the Ankle', Won't Give Up on Special Session

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis is so committed to convening the Legislature next week to combat illegal immigration that he considers himself…

1 month ago

'Surprised' by GOP Pushback, DeSantis Cranks Up Pressure for Immigration Special Session

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ratcheted up the pressure on Florida lawmakers to convene a special session addressing illegal immigration,…

1 month ago

Trump Steps In, Backs DeSantis Amid Surprise GOP Infighting Over Special Session

President-elect Donald Trump waded into a power struggle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders Tuesday, throwing his political weight…

2 months ago

Senate President Albritton 'Not in a Place' Yet to Pick Sides on Proper Gun-Buying Age

Already opposed to open carry laws, Florida Senate President Ben Albritton is unsure if he would agree to one Republican's…

2 months ago