‘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…
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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…
UWF Launches Civics Academy
Backed by a three-year $1.55 million federal grant, the University of West Florida Board of Trustees approved the creation of an academy…
Judge Refuses to Halt Growth Law
By Dara Kam, The News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — A Leon County circuit judge on Friday refused to block a new…
CFO Ingoglia Unveils Legislation to Make Local Officials More Accountable
By Mitch Perry, Florida Pheonix Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingoglia previewed legislation Wednesday meant to increase spending accountability and transparency…
Justices Reject Challenges to Death Penalty Law
By Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected two challenges to a 2023 law that…
Fired Biologist’s Lawsuit Gets Go-Ahead
By: Jim Saunders, The News Service of Florida A federal judge Tuesday refused to dismiss most of a First Amendment lawsuit filed…
Southwest Florida Land Deal Backed
By: The News Service of Florida Without an appraised value presented, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet on Wednesday delegated the…