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A Tallahassee judge has set a two-day hearing beginning July 21 in Lt. Gov. Jay Collins' challenge of James Fishback's eligibility to run for Florida governor. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bipartisan plan to fund prison upgrades and said lawmakers tied it to correctional officer pay raises in a "D.C. swamp game." The move also wiped out those raises. Here's what you need to know. -
It's an important day in the Sunshine State. Not only does the 2026-27 budget go into effect, but so does a bunch of legislation covering safety, the environment, healthcare, education and more. -
Gov. Ron DeSantis says the 2026-27 budget continues a trend of declining state spending. Democrats say his nearly $810 million in line item vetoes disproportionately targets their districts. -
A little-noticed provision in a new Florida transportation law changes how new vehicle brands can enter the state's market. A journalist explains his reporting on the contributions behind it. -
Despite its imminent closure, attorneys suing to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' say the fight's not overNearly a year to the day since it opened, the immigration detention center in the Everglades is empty. But attorneys on the case to shut it down said the work is not done yet. -
AI and deepfakes have gotten so good, experts say it's hard to figure out what's real. This election season, as more campaigns turn to AI-generated video ads, it'll be important to fact-check what you see and hear. -
The Common Ground Party could be coming to a ballot near you, if Morgan's effort takes off. -
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Florida's three-day waiting period for most gun purchases could soon end. The NRA and others are suing over the requirement, and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is siding with them.
