Florida's newly approved congressional map to face first legal challenge over alleged partisan gerrymandering

Florida’s new congressional map is set to face its first court challenge Friday as voting-rights groups and voters argue the redistricting plan violates the state constitution by favoring Republicans.

Trump and DeSantis sued over donation of Miami land for 'extravagant' presidential library

Miami residents and a student filed a lawsuit Wednesday against President Donald Trump and Florida officials over the donation of college-owned land for a future presidential library.

Future of Ron DeSantis’ controversial 'Alligator Alcatraz' ICE holding facility revealed

Governor Ron DeSantis' famed "Alligator Alcatraz" U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) holding facility in the Florida swamp will "return to the Everglades" after it is no longer needed, a senior Florida government official has told Fox News.

DeSantis signs bill regulating costs, water use tied to large-scale data centers in Florida

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday aimed at controlling large-scale data centers and preventing consumers from footing the bill for the massive facilities’ utility demands.

DeSantis signs new Florida AI data center law
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday aimed at controlling large-scale AI data centers and preventing consumers from footing the bill for the massive facilities’ utility demands.

Governor DeSantis signs sweeping education and labor union bills

Governor Ron DeSantis has officially signed HB 1279  and SB 1296 into law, introducing significant changes to Florida’s education system.

Florida lawmakers approve DeSantis-backed redistricting map that could redraw Bay Area's political future

Florida lawmakers approved a sweeping congressional redistricting overhaul Wednesday during a special session, advancing a controversial new map that could dramatically reshape the state’s political boundaries and spark immediate legal battles.

Florida law will limit local green policies, environmentalists share concerns

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.

Florida law allowing FDLE head to declare certain groups as domestic terrorists draws backlash from CAIR

The Council on American Islamic Relations spoke out Tuesday against a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law this week that allows the state to declare certain groups as domestic terrorists. 

Voting rights groups challenge Florida citizenship proof law

Florida lawmakers sent two high-profile bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday, addressing election requirements and the designation of “domestic terrorist organizations."

DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach Airport after Trump

Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.

Florida Gov Ron DeSantis addresses possible 2028 White House run, wife's breast cancer scare

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis did not rule out the possibility of running for president a second time, addressing whether he will make a White House bid in 2028 during an appearance on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity."

DeSantis halts Manatee County cruise terminal plans with new environmental bill

Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.

Florida targeted in expanding federal Medicaid fraud probe

Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide investigation into Medicaid fraud — and Florida is now under scrutiny.

Sheriff Grady Judd blasts media reports that he criticizes federal mass deportation efforts: 'Simply not true'

After media reports surfaced stating that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council criticized the federal government's mass deportation efforts during a meeting on Monday, Judd held one of his famous press conferences to set the record straight. 

Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for 1990 Palm Bay murder

Chadwick Willacy, 58, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison on April 21, the sixth warrant DeSantis has signed this year.