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Florida governor signs sweeping mental health reforms
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - Florida is making significant investments in hopes of improving the state’s mental health system. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two sweeping mental ...
Big changes in education, law enforcement, more: New Florida laws go into effect July 1
Even after dropping 1,300 bills to focus on the budget, the Florida Legislature passed more than 100 new laws that start July ...
DeSantis: ‘No reason’ for overlong session, vows to veto ‘at least’ $500M from budget
DeSantis on June 23 bashed the additional six weeks of this year's legislative session, saying it was unnecessary. He also ...
‘This will be meaningful’: Gov. DeSantis signs condo relief bill into law
“People need to be able to afford to live in these units,” Gov. DeSantis said at the bill signing. “Especially if they are ...
Florida hasn't had a CFO in months. Who will DeSantis pick, and why does it matter?
When Gov. Ron DeSantis fills the vacant CFO spot, will he choose Sen. Joe Gruters, a Trump ally, or Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, his ...
Florida session lasts 105 days amid political clashes
The state’s legislative session stretched 45 days past its 60-day original deadline, making it one of the longest in history.
Who’s running for Florida governor in 2026? We check in on the race.
In January, when we ran through the list of potential 2026 contenders, some major figures were still keeping quiet. Six ...
Who is Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier? ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ contempt decision
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is making waves in Florida around immigration. Here's what's happening.
Florida state budget in, property tax relief out
Ron DeSantis was hopeful property taxes were going to be part of this year’s state budget. “I want to do a property tax ...