Massive Immigration Package Targets Employers Hiring Undocumented Immigrants
By Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix Florida businesses that purposely ignore whether employees are legally in the United States could face hefty fines…
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Diaz OK’d for University of West Florida President
By Jim Turner, The News Service of Florida The University of West Florida Board of Trustees on Thursday approved former state Education…
Bills Requiring New FL Voters to Show Proof of U.S. Citizenship Filed for Session
By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix Legislation that would require new Florida voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship has again been filed…
Florida Bill Would Ban Public Colleges from Admitting Undocumented Students
By Liv Caputo, Florida Phoenix Undocumented immigrants in Florida won’t be able to attend public universities if a sweeping new education bill…
10 Legislative Issues to Watch
By Jim Saunders, News Service of Florida Florida lawmakers next week will start the 2026 legislative session. With hundreds of bills filed…
Ex-Domestic Violence Agency CEO Enters Plea
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida Former longtime Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence President and CEO Tiffany Carr on Monday…
‘Alcatraz’ Access Lawsuit Rejected
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers…
North Florida Rep. Dunn Releases Statement on Venezuela
Dr. Neal Dunn, the U.S. representative for Florida’s 2nd congressional district, released a statement supporting the recent action by the Trump administration…
After Minnesota Fraud Allegations, HHS Orders States to Justify Child Care Spending
By Shauneen Miranda, Florida Phoenix WASHINGTON — States must now provide “justification” that federal childcare funds they receive are spent on “legitimate”…
Six Supreme Court Finalists Teed Up
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis will choose from among six finalists — including five…
Ten Legal Issues to Watch in 2026
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — Alligator Alcatraz. Guns. Social media. Legal battles about those and myriad other…
The Top 10 Florida Political Developments in 2025
By Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix Choosing the top political stories in an “off year” when no statewide elections took place is challenging…