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DeSantis delays Florida special session, adds AI and medical freedom WPTV, Florida21:44Ron DeSantis Tallahassee Florida

Florida redistricting special session could see delays but Central Florida district remains a target Central Florida Public Media18:46Ron DeSantis Tallahassee Florida

Trump shares video of Florida killing allegedly involving Haitian immigrant The Haitian Times15:11Haiti Florida Donald Trump

Trump shares video of a brutal Fort Myers killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant WFLX15:57Haiti Florida Donald Trump

DeSantis amends call for redistricting special session, tacking on AI and vaccines Tampa Bay Times20:04Tallahassee Florida Business Florida

Federal rule change could ease way for Florida’s new college accreditation body Tampa Bay Times05:07Tallahassee Florida Business Florida

Environmental groups: Close 'Alligator Alcatraz' NewsMax14:05Immigration Florida World Migration

Environmental groups urge appeals court panel to lift halt on closing Florida’s Everglades detention center Boulder Daily Camera, Colorado12:09Immigration Florida World Migration

Florida governor hopefuls sharpen messages as campaign season begins WPTV, Florida13:00Byron Donalds Tallahassee Florida

Poll: Byron Donalds at 50% in GOP Governor’s Primary as most voters support federal AI framework Florida Politics17:39Byron Donalds Tallahassee Florida

James Uthmeier: Marion County authorities break up major cyberfraud operation Florida Politics13:15Florida Crime Florida

Poll: Democrats gaining ground, key races tighten in Florida as Donald Trump drags GOP Florida Politics11:45Florida Republican Party Democratic Party

Poll shows Donald Trump underwater in home state of Florida Florida Politics09:29Florida Republican Party Democratic Party

Is Florida’s mid-decade redistricting plan ‘illegal,’ as some Democrats say? PolitiFact17:31Ron DeSantis Florida Republican Party

DeSantis signs Florida save act, adding new voting restrictions beginning next year Central Florida Public Media08:50Ron DeSantis Florida Republican Party

Trump attends UFC event in Florida as Iran-US talks end without agreement Anadolu Agency00:08MMA UFC Donald Trump

President Trump expected to attend UFC event in Miami WSVN-TV, Miami22:43MMA UFC Donald Trump

FIU poll shows Trump has forfeited his historic share of Latino voters — except in Florida WLRN05:05Florida Republican Party Caribbean

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In the last 4 hours

Trump Depo Bid Can't Justify Trial Delay, Fla. Judge Rules Law36021:16

Some Moms for Liberty leaders resign, claiming group’s focus has shifted to donors and Donald Trump WFLX19:49

In the last 6 hours

See which Democrats challenging Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna raised the most this quarter Miami Herald18:18

In the last 8 hours

DeSantis admin hits Florida city over hyperscale data center proposal Tampa Bay Times16:50

Southwest Florida leaders skeptical if property tax cut makes statewide ballot, or if it can pass from there Florida Politics16:47

Ryan Tyson says it’s still unlikely Democrats win statewide in Florida, but not impossible Florida Politics16:23

Redistricting Session Delayed As DeSantis Adds AI, Vaccines Central Florida Public Media16:05

Earlier today

Local pilot challenges multimillion-dollar cost of renaming airport after Trump WPTV, Florida15:01

Florida Senate race: Democrat Vindman outraised Republican Moody last quarter. Will it matter? Miami Herald14:55

Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Investigation into Environmental Law Institute Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)14:36

Florida utility providers discuss how technology impacts both supply and demand for power grid Florida Politics13:44

John Kirtley makes case for choice, encouraging use of education savings accounts Florida Politics12:19

Trump increased H-2B visa quota for his own businesses after 'secret meeting with lobbyists' The Times of India11:15

Lawyer says guards beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at Florida’s ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Los Angeles Times11:03

Attorney General James Uthmeier Secures Victory for Floridians Against Live Nation-Ticketmaster Monopoly Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)11:02

Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan files for re-election. Which Republican ultimately becomes a serious challenger? Florida Politics10:16

Trump’s frequent Miami visits may not stop Hispanic voter exodus | Opinion Miami Herald09:32

‘A horror movie’. Florida program that removes elders from their homes needs overhaul, oversight, lawmakers say Miami Herald05:41

Cuban Americans split from Trump on deportations, treatment of Cuban migrants, poll shows Miami Herald05:39

Deportations, Castro negotiations: where Trump-loving Cubans disagree with him, poll says Miami Herald05:39

Federal rule change could ease way for Florida’s new college accreditation body Tampa Bay Times05:07

New Trump rules may fast-track Florida’s ‘anti-woke’ college accreditor Miami Herald05:06

Jeff Kottkamp brings Florida TaxWatch to Southwest Florida Florida Politics04:45

Yesterday

Trump Is Exposed Bending Key Policy to Benefit Himself The Daily Beast23:01 15-Apr-26

DeSantis delays Florida special session, adds AI and medical freedom WPTV, Florida21:44 15-Apr-26

DeSantis amends call for redistricting special session, tacking on AI and vaccines Tampa Bay Times20:04 15-Apr-26

'Tangible relief': Vice mayor pushes state leaders to pause gas taxes WPTV, Florida17:50 15-Apr-26

Accountability push turns to Cherfilus-McCormick, Mills Roll Call17:40 15-Apr-26

Is Florida’s mid-decade redistricting plan ‘illegal,’ as some Democrats say? PolitiFact17:31 15-Apr-26

Depends on What the Meaning of "Miss" Is: The Miss America Gender Identity Controversy Reason14:55 15-Apr-26

Entire Southern Blvd. designated 'President Donald J. Trump Highway' WPTV, Florida13:05 15-Apr-26

Attorney General James Uthmeier Launches Public Assistance Fraud Task Force Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)12:29 15-Apr-26

Lawyer says guards beat and pepper-sprayed detainees at Florida’s immigration detention center Boston Globe12:27 15-Apr-26

“Florida’s planned special session on redistricting just got a bit murkier” Election Law (Weblog)10:47 15-Apr-26

Kathy Castor, Anna Paulina Luna both want embattled Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick, Cory Mills to resign Florida Politics09:13 15-Apr-26

Amid quarrel with pope, Trump strips Florida charity of funding to house migrant kids Tampa Bay Times08:41 15-Apr-26

Lawsuit by Muslim Group, Over Alleged Public Pressure Campaign That Caused Cancellation of Conference, Dismissed Reason08:13 15-Apr-26

The Scammers Profiting off Trump’s Immigration Crackdown Mother Jones07:33 15-Apr-26

Klas: Florida’s embrace of ICE has come at a cost Mercury News06:56 15-Apr-26

Amid quarrel with pope, Trump strips Miami charity of funding to house migrant kids Miami Herald06:01 15-Apr-26

FIU poll shows Trump has forfeited his historic share of Latino voters — except in Florida WLRN05:05 15-Apr-26

In the last 7 days

DeSantis: Florida Redistricting Coming in Weeks NewsMax21:33 14-Apr-26

Florida redistricting special session could see delays but Central Florida district remains a target Central Florida Public Media18:46 14-Apr-26

Divorced Republican finds love again with 21-year-old as he launches comeback after nude 'sex… MailOnline18:27 14-Apr-26

Sen. Rick Scott to Newsmax: Dems 'Don't Give a Damn About Your Safety' NewsMax18:15 14-Apr-26

DeSantis may delay his special session to redraw Florida congressional maps Miami Herald17:47 14-Apr-26

Doctor faces manslaughter charge for allegedly removing wrong organ ABC13 / KTRK-TV17:38 14-Apr-26

House turns focus to Cherfilus-McCormick and Mills in ethics crackdown: ‘Two down, more to go’ Washington Examiner17:27 14-Apr-26

‘Stings for Me’: Christian Trump Voters React To President’s ‘Jesus’ Photo In ms now Segment Mediaite16:46 14-Apr-26

Florida data center needs up to 50k gallons water a day. That might be a problem Miami Herald16:45 14-Apr-26

Melania Really Doesn’t Care About Bettina Anderson’s Shower New York Magazine16:42 14-Apr-26

Florida’s first hyperscale data center could be thwarted by new water rule Tampa Bay Times16:22 14-Apr-26

Mike Johnson says he supports expelling Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick over dozens of ethics… Fox News15:49 14-Apr-26

Trump's new purge could devastate nursing homes — and put his own state in crisis: analyst The Raw Story15:02 14-Apr-26

PolitiFact FL: Would Florida US Rep. Maria Salazar’s ‘Dignity Act’ grant mass amnesty to immigrants? Central Florida Public Media15:01 14-Apr-26

Florida drops KidCare lawsuit, but expansion hasn’t happened Tampa Bay Times14:51 14-Apr-26

Redistricting battle narrows for U.S. House as states seek partisan edge in November elections Los Angeles Times14:27 14-Apr-26

DeSantis considers delaying redistricting special session Punchbowl News14:10 14-Apr-26

Epstein files the biggest drag on Trump’s approval rating in Florida, poll finds Miami Herald13:53 14-Apr-26

Florida gas prices expected to rise further as Trump issues blockade in Iran Orlando Weekly13:17 14-Apr-26

James Uthmeier: Marion County authorities break up major cyberfraud operation Florida Politics13:15 14-Apr-26

JPMorgan Says Dimon Claim Can't Keep Trump Suit In Fla. Law36012:59 14-Apr-26

DeSantis plots comeback with 'surreal' food tour as Trump 'leaking brain matter': report The Raw Story11:09 14-Apr-26

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Historic Crypto Fraud Recovery; Returns Record Funds to Victims Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)11:02 14-Apr-26

JPMorgan Says Trump’s ‘Blacklist’ Argument ‘Makes No Sense’ Bloomberg Law10:34 14-Apr-26

WSJ legal victory over Trump means his $10bn BBC lawsuit likely to fail Press Gazette08:30 14-Apr-26

Uthmeier grows his fundraising lead in Florida attorney general race Tampa Bay Times07:33 14-Apr-26

Long-shot Democrat candidate in Florida allegedly threatens to kill 'two elderly victims' — possibly his parents: Video The Blaze07:30 14-Apr-26

Will Migration From Blue States to Red States Give the GOP a Boost in the Electoral College? Not Necessarily. Reason06:07 14-Apr-26

Millions in Florida Will Bear the Brunt of Trump’s Health Cuts Bloomberg Law05:40 14-Apr-26

Big Tobacco, Sig Sauer stock Uthmeier war chest in Florida attorney general race Miami Herald05:34 14-Apr-26

We sued Florida for public records and got them … once again| Column Tampa Bay Times05:11 14-Apr-26

Trump's US$10 Bln Lawsuit Against Wall Street Journal Thrown Out Bernama02:06 14-Apr-26

Florida religious leaders condemn Trump post on Pope Leo XIV Tampa Bay Times20:51 13-Apr-26

Who’s giving millions to Byron Donalds’ campaign for Florida governor? Miami Herald19:03 13-Apr-26

Brandon Gill stated on April 7, 2026 in an X post : “The Dignity Act is mass amnesty.” PolitiFact17:53 13-Apr-26

New poll shows tight 2026 Florida races as Republicans dismiss the results WPTV, Florida17:45 13-Apr-26

Democratic-aligned poll shows tight 2026 Florida races as Republicans dismiss the survey as partisan spin WFLX17:43 13-Apr-26

Donalds says FL should counter Democrats by redistricting. That’s illegal here Miami Herald17:00 13-Apr-26

Oops: This Republican just realized she’s a massive hypocrite Daily Kos16:03 13-Apr-26

Attorney General James Uthmeier Petitions Census Bureau to Correct 2020 Apportionment Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)15:33 13-Apr-26

Fla. Gubernatorial Candidate Accused of Assaulting Elderly Parents, Making Alarming Bodycam Statements People14:23 13-Apr-26

Analysis shows aggressive Republican redistricting in Florida would put more GOP seats at risk Florida Politics13:48 13-Apr-26

Florida governor hopefuls sharpen messages as campaign season begins WPTV, Florida13:00 13-Apr-26

Democrat who wants to be Florida's next governor is filmed being arrested after allegedly… MailOnline12:35 13-Apr-26

This Florida law will change what appears on driver’s licenses in 2027 Tampa Bay Times12:12 13-Apr-26

Poll: Democrats gaining ground, key races tighten in Florida as Donald Trump drags GOP Florida Politics11:45 13-Apr-26

US court throws out Trump's case against news report on Epstein birthday letter Hindustan Times10:02 13-Apr-26

Florida Chamber launches second ‘Coolest Thing Made in Florida’ competition Florida Politics09:35 13-Apr-26

Florida wildfires shattering records amid long drought Tampa Bay Times07:36 13-Apr-26

Trump Self-Soothes With Golf as Peace Hopes Fall Apart The Daily Beast04:21 13-Apr-26

The 2026 Races Giving Democrats New Hope in the South New York Magazine05:21 12-Apr-26

Trump attends UFC event in Florida as Iran-US talks end without agreement Anadolu Agency00:08 12-Apr-26

Trump shares video of Florida killing allegedly involving Haitian immigrant The Haitian Times15:11 11-Apr-26

Dark marriage secrets of Democrat rising star found murdered in ritzy Florida home… and her… MailOnline11:43 11-Apr-26

Their film about New College’s conservative coup heads to Florida Film Fest. Here’s how they… Tampa Bay Times06:03 11-Apr-26

Florida failing its most vulnerable children; baby dies, appeals court says Miami Herald05:37 11-Apr-26

No FIU students are suspended over racist group chat yet. It’s roiling campus Miami Herald05:35 11-Apr-26

Rep. Fine to Newsmax: No Amnesty for Illegal Aliens NewsMax22:43 10-Apr-26

After Florida special election wins, this Democrat raked in cash Tampa Bay Times20:11 10-Apr-26

Republican Byron Donalds surges ahead in fundraising for Florida governor Tampa Bay Times19:20 10-Apr-26

Lawmakers meeting next week over World Cup security, other issues Florida Politics18:19 10-Apr-26

Trump shares video of Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant Los Angeles Times18:13 10-Apr-26

Poll: Byron Donalds at 50% in GOP Governor’s Primary as most voters support federal AI framework Florida Politics17:39 10-Apr-26

President Trump Remarks About Iran on Leaving D.C. for Florida C-Span (Video)17:31 10-Apr-26

Attorney General James Uthmeier Secures Five Consecutive Life Sentences for Violent Gang Leader Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)16:41 10-Apr-26

Trump shares video of a brutal Fort Myers killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant WFLX15:57 10-Apr-26

Trump shares video of a brutal killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant WPTV, Florida15:40 10-Apr-26

Trump shares video of brutal Florida killing stirring immigration debate Tampa Bay Times15:36 10-Apr-26

Funding to fight HIV in Florida at risk on state and federal levels Central Florida Public Media15:28 10-Apr-26

Trump shares video of a brutal Florida killing allegedly by Haitian immigrant MailOnline15:09 10-Apr-26

Trump Blames Biden After Florida Mother Dies From Brutal Hammer Attack; Suspect Entered US in… IBTimes.co.uk13:49 10-Apr-26

Trump Shares Video of Graphic Attack and Rails Against Haitians The News Tribune, Washington13:40 10-Apr-26

Florida mayor's extreme age gap ex kills himself on his birthday after he was charged with… MailOnline13:39 10-Apr-26

Ethics to sanction Florida Democrat Punchbowl News13:17 10-Apr-26

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Latest politics news in Florida including updates on local, state and federal legislature, the economy, affordability, gun rights, abortion CRT, and more.

Florida is considered a red state. In the federal government, Florida is represented by two U.S. Senators and twenty-eight U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are Republicans. Of the twenty-eight Representatives, twenty are Republicans and the other eight are Democrats. Florida has a Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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