Florida Supreme Court keeps new congressional districts in place for 2026 elections

DeSantis pushed for a redrawn congressional map after Trump urged Republican-controlled states to pass new maps favoring the GOP.

by Gray Rohrer and News Service of Florida June 11, 2026June 11, 2026

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Florida Republican candidates Bryon Donalds, James Fishback and Paul Renner qualify for governor race

U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz also qualified.

by News Service of Florida June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

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Florida officials brace for risk of parasitic screwworm

“We are going to need a unified front from the government, our agricultural community, and the public to respond to this threat.”

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida June 8, 2026June 8, 2026

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Florida lawmakers pass DeSantis property tax plan, but with carveout for public schools

The constitutional amendment (HJR 1F) needs 60 percent support from voters to take effect.

by Jim Turner, Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida June 3, 2026June 3, 2026

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‘It just matters if he likes you or he doesn’t like you’: Florida lawmakers brace for DeSantis’ veto pen

Democrats called his approach “retribution.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 28, 2026May 28, 2026

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Florida Gov. DeSantis unveils plan to eliminate property taxes for 92% of homestead homes

“I want to get something done. I want to make sure people can go and vote for something.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

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Florida judge refuses to block new congressional map aiding Republicans

The groups vowed to appeal the ruling.

by Gray Rohrer and News Service of Florida May 27, 2026May 27, 2026

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Florida Republicans reject gas tax cut, but lineup breaks on guns, outdoor goods

The Legislature plans to vote on the bill along with the $114.5 billion budget for the 2026-2027 fiscal year.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

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Florida saw a dip in tourism last quarter

Florida’s figures remain bolstered by people traveling from other states, which accounted for 36.54 million.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 26, 2026May 26, 2026

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Florida lawmakers finally reach budget deal, here’s what’s in it

Legislators plan to approve the budget Friday and send it to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

by Gray Rohrer and News Service of Florida May 25, 2026May 25, 2026

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaking at a podium with a sign that reads "RESULTS Job Growth Grant" in front of the American and Florida flags during a press conference.

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Florida’s jobless rate has grown for 8 months straight

Economists suggested the rise isn’t just about people losing their jobs, but about new entrants to the workforce taking longer to find work.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 22, 2026May 22, 2026

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Republicans are once again mad about University of Florida’s president pick because of DEI

Gov. Ron DeSantis, though, was quick to support former University of Alabama President Stuart Bell.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

Aerial view of extensive debris and destroyed buildings on Fort Myers Beach, Florida, one month after Hurricane Ian.

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NOAA predicts ‘below-normal’ 2026 Atlantic hurricane season

The federal agency’s outlook anticipates up to 14 named storms for the six-month season that begins June 1.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida May 21, 2026May 21, 2026

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Florida expected to have record traffic over Memorial Day weekend

The average price for a gallon of gas in Florida jumped to $4.43 on Tuesday from $4.21 on Monday.

by News Service of Florida May 20, 2026May 20, 2026

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Florida considers cancelling 4th of July fireworks over drought concerns

“You’re talking about … potentially hundreds of thousands of people going out and doing fireworks. You could put the entire state on fire in one evening.”

by News Service of Florida May 19, 2026May 26, 2026

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Florida boating accidents saw a significant increase in 2025, says FWC

Alcohol or drugs played a role in 14 percent of the boating fatalities.

by News Service of Florida May 18, 2026May 18, 2026

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Florida jobless claims spike following Spirit Airlines layoffs

Nationally, 211,000 claims were filed last week, up from 199,000 the week ending May 2.

by News Service of Florida May 15, 2026May 15, 2026

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DeSantis slams Florida House Speaker Perez, claims he has ‘a personal agenda’

“When you have people that got elected on our back, like the Speaker of the House, get in and do the opposite of what the voters expected us to do, I’m going to call that out.”

by Gray Rohrer, Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida May 15, 2026May 15, 2026