Florida lawmakers' plan would take away much of DeSantis' authority over immigration
Florida lawmakers reject special session on immigration called by DeSantis
Florida Republicans defy DeSantis to push their own immigration bill
Something Good: Mother and son bond over igloo building during rare Florida snowfall
Today’s something good was created from a rare Florida snowfall! Corinne Johnston sent in a photo showing off the pretty impressive igloo she and her nine-year-old built! More good news: Share your photos with is by clicking here.
Republican Lawmakers in Florida Rebel Against DeSantis in Rare Power Move
In a special session on Monday, leaders seemed to be declaring their independence from a governor who has wielded so much power that legislative sessions have become largely predictable rubber stamps.
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Florida legislature denies Gov. DeSantis special session to tackle illegal immigration
This was the first time the Republican-controlled legislature denied a Republican governor a special session since the GOP took control in the 1990s.
Florida lawmakers head to Tallahassee for Special Session Monday
Seven Democratic senators voted to confirm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing her to lead an agency that will be paramount to President Trump’s plan to crack down on illegal immigration during his second White House term. Noem’s nomination was approved with a 59-34…
Tallahassee business raises money for homeless through commemorative ‘Florida Blizzard’ merchandise
After a one-in-a-lifetime snow blanketed the Sunshine State, a Tallahassee business is selling t-shirts and mugs commemorating the rare weather event, and donating the money towards those experiencing homelessness in the Big Bend.
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Bills emerge ahead of Florida's special session on immigration, ballot initiatives
Nearly a dozen bills have been filed ahead of the start of the Florida legislature’s special session. The measures seek to fulfill Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to help President Donald Trump’s administration crack down on illegal immigration,
In rare move, Florida Republicans defy DeSantis on immigration
Republicans in Tallahassee rejected a DeSantis proposal, instead coming up with their own immigration plan to match President Donald Trump’s orders.
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Florida lawmakers call for recognizing International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The United Nations General Assembly has designated Jan. 27 — the anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz-Birkenau — as International Holocaust Remembrance Day, a time to remember the 6 million Jewish victims of the Holocaust and the millions of other victims of Nazi persecution.
A long-overdue Tallahassee revolt benefits Florida | Editorial
After six years of being stomped on by Gov. Ron DeSantis, his fellow Republicans in the Legislature finally stood up to him on Monday.
Florida Republicans upend DeSantis' plans as state tries to align with Trump's immigration orders
President Donald Trump’s push to quickly overhaul the nation’s immigration system is at the center of a civil war between Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans.
Rare winter storm in Florida: See snow photos from Pensacola, Tallahassee, Yulee
Snow in the Sunshine State doesn't happen very often. But it did. And here are the photos from Pensacola to Yulee to prove it.