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Proposed sales-tax cut caught in the middle as DeSantis, Florida House speaker feud Miami Herald22:07Ron DeSantis US House of Representatives Florida

Florida legislature budget talks derail again Central Florida Public Media21:01Ron DeSantis US House of Representatives Florida

Did Canadian tourism to Florida decline by 80% amid Trump’s comments? | Fact check Tampa Bay Times16:03Florida Business Florida Canada

Jared Moskowitz stated on May 1, 2025 in an interview on CNN : Canadian tourism to Florida has declined by 80%. PolitiFact21:47Florida Business Florida Canada

Florida State Senator Ileana Garcia appears to faint during news conference and is saved by surgeon general: 'We've got … People11:31Florida Senate Florida US Politics

Trump's ex-wife, Florida surgeon general help State Senator after she appears to faint The Daily Caller17:02Florida Senate Florida US Politics

Group sues Florida officials over law targeting citizen-led ballot initiatives Truthout19:36Florida US US Politics

Florida initiative proponents file federal lawsuit to overturn new restrictions on petitioners Ballot Access News (Weblog)01:07Florida US US Politics

Florida house of Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville hit by swatters on Christmas in 2023 Al.com13:16Tommy Tuberville Florida Alabama

If it turns out Tommy Tuberville is really a Florida man, blame the Alabama GOP Al.com14:37Tommy Tuberville Florida Alabama

DeSantis blasts Florida House Republicans' property tax panel as 'dog and pony show' Orlando Weekly16:24Ron DeSantis US House of Representatives Florida

DeSantis says defector Democrats are 'smuggling their leftism into the Republican Party' Creative Loafing Tampa Bay13:37Ron DeSantis US House of Representatives Florida

Florida lawmakers try to balance condo safety with cost KJZZ23:13Florida US US Politics

How a small Florida condo met state’s tough rules. And kept costs down doing it. Tampa Bay Times21:04Florida US US Politics

Ron DeSantis sets pace for GOP governors on immigration The Washington Times23:22Ron DeSantis Florida US

South Miami mayor worries working with ICE could lead to financial liability WLRN11:05Ron DeSantis Florida US

Ask PolitiFact: What does Florida’s move to ban fluoride mean for public health? PolitiFact18:44Ron DeSantis Florida Water

Florida House passes bill that would ban fluoride in drinking water Tampa Bay Times17:33Ron DeSantis Florida Water

Top Florida GOP official convicted in probe for romantic involvement with inmate Miami Herald13:40Florida Crime Florida Republicans

Vice chair of Florida Republican party was convicted for having a relationship with an inmate while being a jail guard: … Latin Times20:44Florida Crime Florida Republicans

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Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration ABC News13:30

Orange juice in the Florida Capitol Rotunda? Not this year | Column Tampa Bay Times13:27

In the last 2 hours

Florida immigration plan includes judges, detention, deportation flights Central Florida Public Media12:34

To reach Latinos, some Democrats pivot to talk more about the economy and less about immigration MailOnline12:31

In the last 4 hours

South Miami mayor worries working with ICE could lead to financial liability WLRN11:05

Poll: Casey DeSantis leads Republican gubernstorial race, but Byron Donalds is primed to overtake The Capitolist10:25

Florida Chamber urges action to close gaps in math education Florida Politics09:58

In the last 6 hours

Personnel note: Hawk Hawken, Meredith Snowden join Floridian Partners Florida Politics09:37

Earlier today

Florida congresswoman says she's 'delighted' that Trump is thinking about 'everyday Americans' Fox News01:12

Diagnosis for 5.12.25: Checking the pulse of Florida health care news and policy Florida Politics00:19

Yesterday

Trump's Tariffs and Immigration Policies Destroy Thousands of Acres of Tomato Crops in Florida Reason22:17 12-May-25

Governor Ron DeSantis Highlights Florida’s Leadership on Immigration Enforcement Florida Governor (Press Release)22:11 12-May-25

Florida citrus harvest forecast improves as season nears its close Florida Politics21:44 12-May-25

Naples (Florida) Restrictions on Drag Performance at Pride Fest Likely Unconstitutional Reason20:23 12-May-25

Florida fines insurer $100,000 over handling of Hurricane Ian claims Tampa Bay Times19:13 12-May-25

Know your role: Gov. DeSantis shoots down Florida GOP’s kumbaya budget pow-wow Florida Politics17:42 12-May-25

2028 GOP presidential poll shows Ron DeSantis, Marco Rubio, Rick Scott all in single digits Florida Politics15:59 12-May-25

Sen. Cory Booker, filibuster record holder, to co-headline Florida Democrats' summer event Orlando Weekly14:52 12-May-25

Florida Families Could Buckle Under the Pressure of Trump Policies Mother Jones11:00 12-May-25

Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments Florida Governor (Press Release)06:06 12-May-25

In the last 7 days

Did Canadian tourism to Florida decline by 80% amid Trump’s comments? | Fact check Tampa Bay Times16:03 11-May-25

Florida house of Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville hit by swatters on Christmas in 2023 Al.com13:16 11-May-25

Peace in our time? Florida GOP offers to broker resolution to budget mess Florida Politics14:08 10-May-25

Fans wonder about Trump effect as cheap seats available for Leafs playoff games in Florida CBC.ca03:19 10-May-25

Independent Florida State Senator Jason Pizzo Will Run for Governor Next Year Ballot Access News (Weblog)03:13 10-May-25

Poll: GOP Holds Slim Lead in Florida Governor's Race NewsMax02:48 10-May-25

Pizzo to Run for Florida Governor Political Wire02:18 10-May-25

American Tort Reform Association warns Gov. DeSantis against repealing ‘free kill’ Florida Politics22:51 9-May-25

Florida legislature budget talks derail again Central Florida Public Media21:01 9-May-25

Billboard ad campaign in Miami-Dade targets President Trump, calling him 'wannabe dictator' WLRN20:11 9-May-25

As budget deal “blows up,” DeSantis asks voters to weigh in on property taxes Central Florida Public Media18:18 9-May-25

‘Public safety danger’: Building code violations at Gulf World Marine Park, PCB mayor says WJHG18:08 9-May-25

As southern states ban abortion, thousands of patients head north—to Virginia Dogwood17:51 9-May-25

Donald Trump taps troubled Florida agency chief for high-ranking Homeland Security post Florida Politics17:37 9-May-25

With hurricane season ahead, Trump cuts leave Florida weather offices understaffed Miami Herald17:22 9-May-25

Deal to cut Florida taxes and spending ‘has blown up’ after governor’s veto threat Miami Herald17:09 9-May-25

The Trump effect: Florida race turned on head as voters told what president wants The Raw Story16:21 9-May-25

Florida House, Senate budget deal ‘blown up,’ will lead to longer session Tampa Bay Times16:12 9-May-25

Deal to cut Florida taxes ‘has blown up.’ Threat of government shutdown now looms Miami Herald13:00 9-May-25

Rep. Maxwell Frost is coming to talk to voters in the district of Sarasota Republican Greg Steube Creative Loafing Tampa Bay12:58 9-May-25

Filibuster record holder, Sen. Cory Booker, co-headlines Florida Democrats' summer gathering Creative Loafing Tampa Bay12:47 9-May-25

Trump nominates embattled DeSantis’ agency chief for Homeland Security post Florida Center for Government Accountability11:55 9-May-25

Look, Mom, a rare compliment for Florida’s Legislature | Column Tampa Bay Times11:08 9-May-25

165 Florida condo properties OK’d for grant program face tougher new hurdles Tampa Bay Times11:08 9-May-25

Florida Initiative Proponents File Federal Lawsuit to Overturn New Restrictions on Petitioners Ballot Access News (Weblog)01:07 9-May-25

Former lieutenant governor named sole finalist for university presidency Tampa Bay Times00:05 9-May-25

Florida Democrats consider opening primaries amid effort to rebuild party power ABC Action News, Florida23:14 8-May-25

Florida Democrats consider opening up primaries WPTV, Florida23:05 8-May-25

Attorney General James Uthmeier Secures Twenty-Year Prison Sentence for Fraudulent Pool Contractor Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)21:52 8-May-25

Feud between DeSantis and Florida House speaker flares up over governor’s promise to veto sales … Washington Examiner21:21 8-May-25

PolitiFact FL: Did Canadian tourism to Florida decline amid Trump’s 51st state comments? Central Florida Public Media21:05 8-May-25

'Gulf Of America' Act Passes House, Heads To Senate Patch20:55 8-May-25

‘Stop stonewalling’: Anna Paulina Luna demands Pam Bondi swiftly release Jeffrey Epstein files Florida Politics20:23 8-May-25

EXCLUSIVE: GOP Lawmaker Introduces Bill to Combat Antisemitism on College Campuses The Daily Signal20:18 8-May-25

Andy Beshear, Cory Booker to headline Florida Democrats’ Leadership Blue Gala Florida Politics18:49 8-May-25

‘Legal morphine’ will stay on Florida shelves as lawmakers fail to act Tampa Bay Times18:21 8-May-25

U.S. House, including most Florida Representatives, votes for Gulf of America Act Florida Politics17:40 8-May-25

Trump's Ex-Wife, Florida Surgeon General Help State Senator After She Appears To Faint The Daily Caller17:02 8-May-25

Are Democrats sleeping on South Florida? And could Jared Moskowitz pay the price? Florida Politics16:59 8-May-25

Attorney General James Uthmeier Charges Registered Child Sexual Predator with Voter Fraud Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)16:56 8-May-25

DeSantis blasts Florida House Republicans' property tax panel as 'dog and pony show' Orlando Weekly16:24 8-May-25

President Trump Nominates Assistant U.S. Attorney Panuccio to Serve as EEOC Commissioner National Law Review16:22 8-May-25

The Microschool Revolution Is Just Getting Started Reason15:34 8-May-25

From Florida with love: Former mayor JC leaves town council The Petersfield Post15:14 8-May-25

Florida man gored by bison in Yellowstone National Park CBS News14:59 8-May-25

Donald Trump takes over First Lady’s duties while Melania is Mia Hindustan Times14:20 8-May-25

Blocked by Rubio, Scott for federal judge, Coral Gables attorney is appointed as magistrate Miami Herald13:42 8-May-25

Dating Violence Restraining Order Reversed Because Court Relied on Unauthenticated Anonymous Communications Reason13:38 8-May-25

Trump’s Immigration Policies Could Threaten Republicans’ Gains With Venezuelan Americans NOTUS10:50 8-May-25

How will Florida’s manufacturers handle Trump’s tariffs? | Column Tampa Bay Times10:46 8-May-25

Billionaire with bizarre link to Donald Trump lists his stunning Florida mansion for $44 million MailOnline07:45 8-May-25

Stay in your lane: Florida AG fires next volley against judge halting state immigration law Fox News00:12 8-May-25

No one believed Trump hotel shooter Jonathan Oddi's bizarre Diddy claims... until now MailOnline22:27 7-May-25

Proposed sales-tax cut caught in the middle as DeSantis, Florida House speaker feud Miami Herald22:07 7-May-25

Trump to name Florida DOJ attorney Brittany Panuccio to EEOC HR Dive21:48 7-May-25

Jared Moskowitz stated on May 1, 2025 in an interview on CNN : Canadian tourism to Florida has declined by 80%. PolitiFact21:47 7-May-25

Florida Legislature passes bill regulating construction cranes during hurricanes Miami Herald21:26 7-May-25

“A New Crackdown on Ballot Initiatives Unnerves Florida Organizers” Election Law (Weblog)21:23 7-May-25

Small-business group backs 3 GOP legislative candidates in June Special Elections Florida Politics20:33 7-May-25

Dem Party In Former Swing State A 'G*ddamn S*itshow' Following Mass Exodus, Member Says The Daily Caller20:19 7-May-25

DeSantis on Republican sales tax cut: ‘Dead on arrival’ Tampa Bay Times20:15 7-May-25

Eleventh Circuit Won’t Rehear Case on Closed Florida Primaries Ballot Access News (Weblog)20:05 7-May-25

How Florida Law Makes Gator Encounters More Dangerous Reason19:32 7-May-25

American Oversight Settles Lawsuit with Gov. DeSantis Amid Scrutiny Over Transparency and Hope Florida Fallout American Oversight19:25 7-May-25

Despite economic uncertainty, AAA finds Floridians still plan on traveling this summer Central Florida Public Media19:18 7-May-25

Head Start avoids Trump’s cuts, but advocates are ready to defend it: ‘There’s too much good in … Yahoo! UK & Ireland18:29 7-May-25

Florida Legislature passes hurricane crane safety requirements after crash Tampa Bay Times18:03 7-May-25

Florida to become second state that bans fluoride in public water supplies Central Florida Public Media17:32 7-May-25

Florida Official Switches Parties Political Wire16:48 7-May-25

Attorney General James Uthmeier Announces Arrests in $345K Medicaid Transportation Fraud Scheme Florida Attorney General (Press Releases)16:30 7-May-25

DeSantis says he’ll sign bill to ban golf, hotels in Florida state parks Tampa Bay Times16:21 7-May-25

Trump Nominates Florida Assistant US Attorney for Open EEOC Seat Bloomberg Law16:10 7-May-25

Gov. DeSantis drives argument for property tax cuts, threatens to veto House sales tax plan Florida Politics16:08 7-May-25

Ron DeSantis Accuses Democrats of “Smuggling their Leftism” Into Florida’s Republican Party 2paragraphs16:04 7-May-25

Watch: Florida Senator Passes Out While Speaking at Press Conference Mediaite15:30 7-May-25

If it turns out Tommy Tuberville is really a Florida man, blame the Alabama GOP Al.com14:37 7-May-25

DeSantis says defector Democrats are 'smuggling their leftism into the Republican Party' Creative Loafing Tampa Bay13:37 7-May-25

Alligator attacks, kills woman canoeing with her husband in Florida CBS News11:36 7-May-25

Florida State Senator Ileana Garcia Appears to Faint During News Conference and Is Saved by Surgeon General: 'We've Got … People11:31 7-May-25

Florida’s environment crumbles with each cowardly choice | Column Tampa Bay Times11:06 7-May-25

DeSantis says he will sign law to ban adding fluoride to tap water in Florida Miami Herald00:25 7-May-25

'Not the GOP I signed up with': Florida Republican quits party The Raw Story23:58 6-May-25

Tony Ortiz bolts GOP, becomes Democrat as he considers run for Mayor Florida Politics23:23 6-May-25

Bill mandating AEDs to save students from cardiac arrest heading to Governor Florida Politics22:40 6-May-25

At UF, Ono says he’s ‘in alignment’ with Florida’s vision Tampa Bay Times22:00 6-May-25

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Zack Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees Florida Governor (Press Release)21:52 6-May-25

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Four to the Juvenile Welfare Board of Pinellas County Florida Governor (Press Release)21:32 6-May-25

Governor Ron DeSantis Celebrates Action to Protect Floridians from Chemical and Technological Interference Florida Governor (Press Release)21:21 6-May-25

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Zachary Smith to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees Florida Governor (Press Release)21:21 6-May-25

Governor Ron DeSantis Appoints Two to the Baker County Development Commission Florida Governor (Press Release)21:21 6-May-25

DeSantis Signs Bill Making Fla. 2nd State to Ban Fluoride NewsMax21:06 6-May-25

Ron DeSantis rips ‘far left’ House property tax panel as ‘dog and pony show’ Florida Politics20:17 6-May-25

REAL ID requirements take effect Wednesday in Florida, across the US Central Florida Public Media19:49 6-May-25

Group Sues Florida Officials Over Law Targeting Citizen-Led Ballot Initiatives Truthout19:36 6-May-25

Miami-Dade commission defies mayor, votes again to end adding fluoride to water Miami Herald17:08 6-May-25

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Florida is considered a red state. In the federal government, Florida is represented by two U.S. Senators and twenty-eight U.S. Representatives. Both Senators Marco Rubio and Rick Scott are Republicans. Of the twenty-eight Representatives, twenty are Republicans and the other eight are Democrats. Florida has a Republican governor, Ron DeSantis, who was reelected in 2022. The state legislature is also controlled by Republicans, who have majorities in both chambers.

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