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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs compromise immigration bill, after fight with Republican lawamakers

“We are ahead of the curve on ending the illegal immigration crisis. We didn’t just set our hands. We got to work.”

by Diego Perdomo and Fresh Take Florida February 14, 2025March 15, 2025

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Florida immigration bills draw backlash over death penalty, repeal of in-state tuition

The bills cleared the respective budget committees mostly along party lines.

by Mitch Perry, Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix February 12, 2025February 25, 2025

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DeSantis wants law enforcement to stop doing ‘intrusive’ boat safety checks on the water

DeSantis’ proposal would require a change in a state law that allows law.

by News Service of Florida February 12, 2025May 8, 2025

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Florida bill banning governments and schools from flying Pride flags advances

The proposal has been criticized for targeting Pride flags, as well as flags promoting racial justice movements like Black Lives Matter.

by McKenna Schueler February 12, 2025June 13, 2025

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‘He’s completely racist’: Jewish legislative caucus calls on DeSantis to reconsider UWF trustee appointment

Rep. Mike Gottlieb, chair of the caucus, told the Phoenix, “I mean, this is not the kind of guy that we need running an institution of higher learning and education here.”

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix February 12, 2025March 20, 2025

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Florida lawmakers say no ‘bailouts’ for condo owners

“Bailing them out with taxpayer dollars is not something that I’m open to.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 12, 2025May 1, 2025

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Florida bill banning golf courses, pickleball courts from state parks advances in the Senate

The bill, known as the “State Park Preservation Act,” requires the Florida Department of Environmental Protection to notify the public 30 days before a public hearing.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix February 11, 2025June 25, 2025

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After clash with DeSantis, Florida Lawmakers will hold another special session on Trump’s immigration crackdown

Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami issued a proclamation for a special session that will start Tuesday.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida February 11, 2025March 1, 2025

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Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida’s Highway Patrol is now allowed to arrest people over immigration status

Troopers still need training for exercising their new authority.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix February 10, 2025May 15, 2025

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‘You’re seeing the apple cart be upended’: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis praises Elon Musk’s DOGE team

However, a recent poll shows Republicans have grown wary of Musk.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix February 7, 2025June 7, 2025

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Majority of Florida Republicans oppose DeSantis bid to weaken citizen-initiative process, says poll

55% opposed his ideas in a survey; just 17% approved.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix February 5, 2025March 22, 2025

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DeSantis education budget targets teacher pay and maintains low tuition

DeSantis proposed a $1.3 billion increase for the Florida Education Finance Program, which allocates K-12 funds.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix February 4, 2025June 15, 2025

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Amid dispute with Florida GOP, DeSantis says ‘we’ll land the plane’ on immigration

DeSantis on Monday said Republicans should focus on “policy that makes a difference.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida February 4, 2025March 15, 2025

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DeSantis proposes $115.6 billion Florida budget, featuring tax cuts on guns, increased immigration spending

The governor’s proposal also includes cutting 741 government positions.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida February 3, 2025June 29, 2025

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DeSantis says he will spend money to elect ‘strong conservative’ successor, amid feud with Florida GOP

DeSantis in a post on X said he intends to unleash the financial power of the Florida Freedom Fund.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida January 31, 2025February 7, 2025

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DeSantis vows to veto Florida GOP’s latest immigration bill

“We know that truth matters. Simply saying something is terrible over and over doesn’t actually make it true.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida January 30, 2025April 24, 2025

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Florida GOP passes immigration bill DeSantis trashes as ‘weak, weak, weak’

“They think by putting the name of a strong president on a weak bill that is somehow going to pull the wool over the eyes.”

by Ella Thompson and Fresh Take Florida January 29, 2025April 26, 2025

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Florida faculty, students urge public to oppose purge of general education courses from state schools

The Florida Board of Governors, a body that oversees the state’s public higher education system, will meet to approve the updated Gen Ed course list on Thursday.

by McKenna Schueler January 28, 2025July 23, 2025

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Florida lawmakers rebuke DeSantis immigration plan, threaten to override one of his vetoes

“I want criminal illegal immigrants to be deported efficiently and effectively, and the best way to do that is to follow the leadership of President Trump.”

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida January 27, 2025February 6, 2025