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Florida gas prices rise after Trump declares Iran peace deal ‘over’

“With tensions in the Middle East adding uncertainty to the global oil market, gas prices could remain volatile in the coming weeks.”

by News Service of Florida July 13, 2026July 13, 2026

Gas prices in Florida inched up over the past week after President Donald Trump declared a tentative peace deal with Iran as “over” amid new drone and rocket exchanges as the two countries battle over the Strait of Hormuz, a key chokepoint for global oil supplies. While prices in Florida showed a slight dip at […]

Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ under federal control? Answer could decide environmental groups’ case

If the migrant lockup is at the beck and call of federal authorities, then the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit may allow the pro-environment organizations’ case.

by Liv Caputo and Florida Phoenix April 8, 2026April 8, 2026

Close-up of a person's hand holding a yellow fuel nozzle while refueling a car at a gas station

Florida gas prices spike another 24 cents as war in Iran continues

For electric vehicles, the cost per kilowatt-hour at Florida charging stations rounded to 41 cents this past week.

by News Service of Florida April 7, 2026April 7, 2026

An industrial oil platform stands amidst choppy, dark blue waves in the Gulf of Mexico under a cloudy sky.

Environmental groups sue after Trump administration opens up oil drilling in the Gulf of Mexico

The move puts the Endangered Species Act ‘in a shredder’ says an environmental attorney.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix April 3, 2026April 3, 2026

Candidate Brian Nathan wearing a campaign t-shirt and talking to a voter in a grocery store parking lot next to a cart return sign

Florida Democrats won big Tuesday night. Was it a big deal or not?

‘If that kind of movement is happening now, it raises real questions about what the electorate could look like in a higher-turnout environment,’ says one Democratic official.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix March 26, 2026March 26, 2026

Trump’s unpopularity, high gas prices and more, helped Florida Dems flip two seats, says analysts

“President Trump’s unpopularity cast a long, dark shadow over these Republican candidates in these races.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida March 25, 2026March 25, 2026

Florida sheriffs, including Grady Judd, criticize Trump’s mass deportation efforts

“There are those here that are working hard, they have kids in college, are in school, they’re going to church on Sunday, they’re not violating the law, and they’re living the American dream,” he told council members.

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida March 16, 2026March 16, 2026

Trump backs James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general in 2026

Last month, reports surfaced that the president was considering backing Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez for AG.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

A crosswalk made me gay

Tampa Bay leaders plan to bow to DeSantis and Trump. They still have a choice.

by Selene San Felice July 29, 2025September 1, 2025

Hundreds of immigrants to arrive at Everglades detention center tonight, Uthmeier announces

“Next stop: back to where they came from.”

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix July 2, 2025July 6, 2025

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to decide U.S. Senate replacement if Marco Rubio joins Trump’s Cabinet

He’ll also need to set a special election to replace U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida November 13, 2024April 21, 2025

‘Dangerous and xenophobic’: Florida’s Haitian lawmakers denounce false pet-eating allegations from Trump campaign

“When you start talking about low IQs and genetic inferiority, what you’re really doing is blowing the whistle to call out white supremacy organizations to become active and engage.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 20, 2024July 12, 2025

Florida Democrats blast GOP over ‘disgraceful’ pet comments about Haitian migrants

“J.D. Vance and GOP leaders’ racially motivated attacks against Haitian people are disgusting, bigoted, and based on flat-out lies.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 11, 2024September 21, 2024

A news photo by Dave Decker showing Gov. Ron DeSantis (L) and Casey DeSantis at Tampa Convention Center on Nov. 8, 2022. Captured from a low-angle medium shot, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis stands at a wooden lectern bearing a navy sign with red and white text reading "FREEDOM LIVES HERE" alongside an outline of Florida. Wearing a dark suit, white shirt, and red tie, DeSantis gestures while speaking into microphones. To his right, First Lady Casey DeSantis stands smiling in a asymmetrical, off-the-shoulder metallic yellow dress with long wavy hair. Behind them hangs a large American flag under dark event stage lighting.

DeSantis isn’t Trump without the baggage, he’s Trump without the entertainment value

Informed Dissent.

by Jeffrey C. Billman January 23, 2023August 24, 2023

Trump says DeSantis would’ve dropped out of Florida Governor’s race without his endorsement

Trump went on to claim he got DeSantis over Democrat Andrew Gillum, whom Trump called a “crackhead.”

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics January 17, 2023June 7, 2025

Donald Trump tops Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in fresh national polls

The former President bested the Florida Governor in a crowded field, conforming with other recent polling.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics December 20, 2022March 26, 2025

Florida Gov. DeSantis says ”People just need to chill’ with all the 2024 speculation

“I mean, seriously, we just ran an election.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida November 16, 2022August 16, 2023

Trump says Florida Gov. DeSantis is an ‘average governor,’ takes credit for first term victory

Trump has shared that he’s announcing something on November 15, widely believed to be his campaign launch.

by Alex Galbraith November 11, 2022August 16, 2023

While evangelicalism is forgetting its catechism, America is losing its faith

Informed Dissent.

by Jeffrey C. Billman September 26, 2022December 17, 2024

Twitter roasts Florida Gov. DeSantis for standing like a very normal human

by Alex Galbraith August 23, 2022