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Gunshine State? FL Lawmakers to Debate Slew of Measures Loosening, Tightening Gun Laws

Florida lawmakers are set to debate a whopping 26 gun-related bills as the state's 60-day legislative session kicks off Tuesday,…

3 days ago

Sen. Joe Gruters Files Bill to Rename Tamiami Trail to ‘Gulf of America' Trail

Sen. Joe Gruters (R-Sarasota) filed a bill on Monday to rename part of U.S. Highway 41 between S.R. 60 and…

1 week ago

DeSantis Closes Out Legislative Battle, Vetoes Controversial TRUMP Act

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed the TRUMP Act, a divisive illegal immigration bill, officially slamming the door on the…

2 weeks ago

DeSantis Signs GOP's Compromise Immigration Bill Targeting Tuition, Death Penalty

TALLAHASSEE—Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a package of anti-illegal immigration measures Thursday, closing out the third special session of the year…

3 weeks ago

'Poison Pill': Florida Bill Striking In-State Tuition for Undocumented Kids Advances to Floor

TALLAHASSEE—A sweeping anti-illegal immigration bill barring undocumented students from receiving discounted tuition rates passed its first—and last—Florida committee Wednesday and…

3 weeks ago

House Republican Mike Caruso Applauds State Lawmakers Over New Illegal Immigration Bill

DELRAY BEACH, Fla. -  House Republican Michael "Mike" Caruso (R-Delray Beach)  applauded state lawmakers this week for working on two…

3 weeks ago

'Family Squabble Will Not Pull us Apart': Lawmakers, DeSantis Make Peace With New Bill

TALLAHASSEE—After weeks of ferocious infighting among Florida Republicans, the rift in the GOP Legislature appears to be closing as both…

3 weeks ago

After Marijuana Amendment Failed, New Bill Would Let Floridians Grow Medical Weed at Home

Medical marijuana patients may soon be allowed to grow weed at home, according to a new Florida bill filed by…

4 weeks ago

Last Squeeze🍊—1.29.2025—Perez Accuses DeSantis of Lacking Will to Communicate—Gruters Hopeful DeSantis Will Sign TRUMP Act Despite Criticisms—Much More...

EXCLUSIVE: Gov. DeSantis Accused of Lacking Will to Communicate Over Illegal Immigration As Governor Ron DeSantis is set to veto the illegal…

1 month ago

DeSantis Rips TRUMP Act as 'Weak,' 'Toothless' But Gruters is Hopeful He'll Sign it Anyways

Florida Senator Joe Gruters is optimistic that Gov. Ron DeSantis will reconsider his plan to veto an anti-illegal immigration bill…

1 month ago

DeSantis Faces Veto Decision After Legislature Rebels, Passes Immigration Bill

TALLAHASSEE—With help from the White House, the GOP-led Legislature on Tuesday passed an anti-illegal immigration bill detested by Gov. Ron…

1 month ago

Fine, Smith Spar Over In-State Tuition for Migrant Children

Among the numerous issues that Republicans address, in-state tuition for migrant children is one of them, and both state Senators…

1 month ago

Last Squeeze🍊—1.27.2025—GOP Lawmakers Revolt, Adjourn DeSantis' Special Session—DeSantis Blasts Lawmakers 'Weak' Trump Act—Much More...

'The King Has Fallen': GOP Lawmakers Revolt Against DeSantis, Call Their Own Special Session Florida Republican lawmakers revolted against Gov. Ron…

1 month ago

DeSantis Blasts Rebellious Florida GOP Legislature's 'Weak' Immigration Bill

Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted a "weak" new immigration bill by the Republican-led Florida Legislature, dubbed the TRUMP Act, after lawmakers…

1 month ago

DeSantis to Appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to U.S. Senate

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that he will appoint Attorney General Ashley Moody to the U.S. Senate, filling the seat…

2 months ago

'Surprised' by GOP Pushback, DeSantis Cranks Up Pressure for Immigration Special Session

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday ratcheted up the pressure on Florida lawmakers to convene a special session addressing illegal immigration,…

2 months ago

Trump Steps In, Backs DeSantis Amid Surprise GOP Infighting Over Special Session

President-elect Donald Trump waded into a power struggle between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders Tuesday, throwing his political weight…

2 months ago

Last Squeeze🍊—12.4.2024—Patronis Endorses Gruters as His Successor—Dems Claim DeSantis in DOD Would be a 'Grave Danger'—Moskowitz Buffs Up DOGE—Much More...

'Right Man for the Job': Patronis Endorses Trump-Backed Gruters for Chief Financial Officer Post Florida's outgoing Chief Financial Officer, Jimmy…

3 months ago