Florida GOP pulled in over $10 million in last finance report, compared to Dems’ $171K

‘I found obstacles to securing the resources and a long-standing, systemic and deeply entrenched culture resistant to change.’

by Gray Rohrer and Florida Politics January 11, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida judge will consider whether to toss out a lawsuit over Gov. DeSantis’ migrant flights

The case focuses primarily on $12 million that lawmakers included in the state budget for the Department of Transportation to carry out a “program to facilitate the transport of unauthorized aliens from this state.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida January 10, 2023March 8, 2024

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Florida lawmakers move to take more control of Disney’s ‘Reedy Creek’ district

Disney angered DeSantis last year by publicly opposing a law that restricts instruction about gender identity and sexual orientation in schools.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida January 6, 2023August 3, 2023

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DeSantis appoints conservative activist to move Sarasota’s New College away from teaching concepts like CRT, diversity, equity and inclusion

He appointed Christopher Rufo and five others to the school’s Board of Trustees.

by Renzo Downey and Florida Politics January 6, 2023July 26, 2025

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Chairperson of UF’s faculty senate pushes back on DeSantis’ latest request for data on CRT and diversity courses

Amanda Phalin said the directive sends a ‘chilling message’ to colleges and universities.

by News Service of Florida January 6, 2023August 3, 2023

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Democrat who endorsed DeSantis tapped to direct Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles

Dave Kerner, a Democrat, drew national attention in September when he endorsed the Republican governor’s re-election bid.

by News Service of Florida January 6, 2023February 26, 2025

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DeSantis is making gains on Trump in new GOP presidential primary poll

At 11 points back, he’s the only serious threat to Trump’s primacy.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics January 5, 2023August 3, 2023

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Trump-appointed judge will hear Florida’s lawsuit against Biden immigration policy next week

Florida contends that the administration’s policies result in undocumented immigrants flowing into the state.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida January 5, 2023August 3, 2023

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts ‘faddish ideology’ in inauguration address

Democrats criticized the speech, mostly because of what wasn’t said.

by Jim Turner, Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida January 3, 2023June 22, 2025

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Federal judge refuses to dismiss charges against former Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum

Gillum, who narrowly lost the 2018 gubernatorial race to Republican Ron DeSantis, pleaded not guilty, and a trial is scheduled in April.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida December 23, 2022August 3, 2023

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Charges for Trump among most important political questions for 2023

Informed Dissent.

by Jeffrey C. Billman December 23, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida’s war on woke among the most important political stories of 2022

Informed Dissent.

by Jeffrey C. Billman December 23, 2022August 3, 2023

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Sarasota Republican Joe Gruters wants Florida school-board races to be partisan

School-board races are required to be nonpartisan contests under the Constitution.

by News Service of Florida December 20, 2022September 11, 2024

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Gov. DeSantis vows to ‘flip’ more Florida school boards in 2024

After success in 2022, the Governor wants more in ’24.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics December 19, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida’s insurance commissioner resigns amid state’s property insurance crisis

Altmaier, who made the resignation effective Dec. 28, has been Florida’s top insurance regulator since 2016.

by Jim Turner, Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida December 16, 2022April 12, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis says he’s ‘ready to sign’ abortion ‘heartbeat bill’

‘I’m willing to sign great life legislation.’

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics December 15, 2022August 3, 2023

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Florida Dems fail to stop DeSantis from using his likeness for toll credit program advertising

“I think we all know that the governor is anticipating running for president,” Driskell said before the meeting.

by News Service of Florida December 14, 2022May 27, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis denies report of ‘U-Turn’ on Disney’s special governing district

DeSantis’ remarks came hours after Walt Disney Company CEO Bob Iger reportedly told employees he was “sorry to see us dragged into that battle.”

by News Service of Florida December 2, 2022June 19, 2025

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Fate of suspended Hillsborough County state attorney Andrew Warren now in hands of federal judge

“A trial is a search for the truth. And over the past three days, everyone had the opportunity to hear the truth,” said Warren.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida December 2, 2022June 19, 2025

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Florida Gov. DeSantis wants to limit protests at State Capitol

Protests have long been commonplace inside the state Capitol.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida December 2, 2022March 29, 2025