Florida lawmakers push for fixes to a signature law on affordable housing

The bill passed unanimously in the committee, and now moves to the Fiscal Policy Committee before hitting the Senate floor.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 15, 2024February 22, 2025

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DeSantis is looking at the possibility of finishing third in approaching Iowa caucus

Donald Trump is expected to dominate the Iowa caucuses on Monday night.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 12, 2024January 17, 2024

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New proposal from Florida Republican would make virtually all abortions illegal

The measure would target physicians who perform abortions, and not the women who get them.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 9, 2024March 1, 2024

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Florida Republicans want age verification on porn sites, but enforcement in other states hasn’t been straightforward

Most recently, a federal judge in Texas struck down an age verification law in Texas while another dismissed a suit in Utah.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix January 9, 2024April 9, 2025

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Citing ‘cloud of uncertainty’, Tampa’s Andrew Warren won’t seek reelection as state attorney

‘…the governor has made clear that he does not care about the will of the voters…’

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix January 8, 2024April 12, 2024

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Committee aiming to put abortion rights on Florida’s 2024 ballot claims over 1 million signatures

That number surpasses the 891,523 needed by Feb. 1.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix December 19, 2023September 19, 2024

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Tampa Rep. Fentrice Driskell: Loss in GOP primary could weaken Gov. DeSantis with Legislature

‘I don’t know that the Legislature is going to play ball with him in the same way that they have previously.”

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix September 18, 2023December 22, 2023

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In Tampa, a disabled teen on a long waiting list said lawmakers need to recast Florida’s legislative priorities

‘Back when Jeb Bush was governor, he fully funded the waiver,’ JJ said. ‘He actually cared about what happened to people like me. ‘

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 15, 2023May 7, 2025

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Abortion supporters and opponents clash outside Florida Supreme Court

The chants were combative in what has been one of the most divisive political issues in America for decades.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 8, 2023January 3, 2025

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DeSantis won’t decriminalize cannabis if elected president, but would any other candidate?

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 17, 2023April 26, 2024

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Federal ruling could allow sports betting in Florida by fall, in time for college and pro football

The deal promises to return $2.5 billion to the state during the first five years.

by Michael Moline and Florida Phoenix July 12, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida AG Moody, ACLU continue to spar over law restricting Chinese land ownership

Four Chinese immigrants and a real estate company that caters to Chinese clients filed a federal lawsuit in May.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 12, 2023March 15, 2025

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Citing ‘hostile actions,’ education group is the latest to pull its convention from Florida

No such cancellations have happened yet in the Tampa Bay area, according to officials.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 10, 2023December 7, 2024

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After years of inequality, Florida’s Black farmers may finally get a license for medical marijuana

The bill (HB 387) was originally crafted to allow physicians to use telehealth methods to renew medical marijuana certifications for qualified patients.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 10, 2023June 12, 2025

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Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz denies that Florida is now a red state and resigns

There is no immediate front-runner to succeed Diaz.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix January 10, 2023April 30, 2025

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On top of homeowner premiums, Florida policyholders could face a new tab coming soon: Flood insurance

‘We’re bailing out reinsurance program surplus lines and not giving real relief to the people.’

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 14, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. DeSantis’ press conference was shut down following arrest of well-known Black activist

“What about the voice of the people? The governor is afraid to meet with the people.”

by Issac Morgan and Florida Phoenix January 4, 2022April 30, 2025

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