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Experts expect Gov. Ron DeSantis will get most of what he wants from the Legislature in his final year leading the state, including some action on property tax cuts and a pro-Republican Congressional redistricting plan.
Despite tension, lawmakers likely to deliver for DeSantis’ last session
DeSantis’ “peak power” may be gone, but he’s a Republican and so are most state lawmakers, so they’ll end up passing bills he wants, experts say.
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January 17, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Experts expect Gov. Ron DeSantis will get most of what he wants from the Legislature in his final year leading the state, including some action on property tax cuts and a pro-Republican Congressional redistricting plan.
Notably, the directive included a final sentence that grabbed the attention of its recipients: “Please note that the Attorney General’s Office is copied on this email.”
January 16, 2026 at 12:13 PM
Notably, the directive included a final sentence that grabbed the attention of its recipients: “Please note that the Attorney General’s Office is copied on this email.”
It's well established that Gov. Ron DeSantis does not want recreational marijuana legalized in Florida.
Then came an 11th-hour directive to local elections officials that could hamper efforts to get an amendment in front of voters — directives some say aren’t backed up by state statute or case law.
Then came an 11th-hour directive to local elections officials that could hamper efforts to get an amendment in front of voters — directives some say aren’t backed up by state statute or case law.
DeSantis agency’s order to election supervisors could damage Florida marijuana referendum effort
An order on verifying petition signatures could hurt proposed Florida referendum on marijuana legalization. Several county supervisors of elections said it isn’t backed up by statute or case …
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January 16, 2026 at 12:13 PM
It's well established that Gov. Ron DeSantis does not want recreational marijuana legalized in Florida.
Then came an 11th-hour directive to local elections officials that could hamper efforts to get an amendment in front of voters — directives some say aren’t backed up by state statute or case law.
Then came an 11th-hour directive to local elections officials that could hamper efforts to get an amendment in front of voters — directives some say aren’t backed up by state statute or case law.
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ approval rating is at one of the lowest points since he took office seven years ago.
A poll from Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy released Wednesday shows 50% of Florida voters approve of his performance and 46% disapprove. Reporting by @browardpolitics.bsky.social
A poll from Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy released Wednesday shows 50% of Florida voters approve of his performance and 46% disapprove. Reporting by @browardpolitics.bsky.social
Florida voters’ approval of DeSantis declines at start of his final year
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ approval rating is at one of the lowest points since he took office seven years ago.
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January 14, 2026 at 10:58 AM
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ approval rating is at one of the lowest points since he took office seven years ago.
A poll from Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy released Wednesday shows 50% of Florida voters approve of his performance and 46% disapprove. Reporting by @browardpolitics.bsky.social
A poll from Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy released Wednesday shows 50% of Florida voters approve of his performance and 46% disapprove. Reporting by @browardpolitics.bsky.social
Gov. Ron DeSantis excoriated the Broward School District today for a “laundry list of failures” and suggested it’s been so impervious to reform that placing it in receivership might be an option to fix it.
DeSantis declares Broward School District ‘disaster,’ and says placing it in receivership might be needed
Gov. Ron DeSantis excoriated the Broward School District for a “laundry list of failures” and suggested it’s been so impervious to reform that placing it in receivership might be an option.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Gov. Ron DeSantis excoriated the Broward School District today for a “laundry list of failures” and suggested it’s been so impervious to reform that placing it in receivership might be an option to fix it.
For a second straight year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has been ordered to roll back its rate requests to a cut of 8.7% — and as high as 10% for some policyholders.
State orders Citizens Insurance to provide deeper rate cuts than requested
Insurance regulators will require state run Citizens Insurance to cut its rates deeper after Gov. Ron DeSantis called the company’s December rate cut request “milquetoast.”
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January 12, 2026 at 8:40 PM
For a second straight year, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Citizens Property Insurance Corp. has been ordered to roll back its rate requests to a cut of 8.7% — and as high as 10% for some policyholders.
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At the @sun-sentinel.com Editorial Board, we are on the side of good government. So we often disagree with the party that previously wanted to drown gov't in a bathtub and now wants it big enough to punish enemies and reward friends. But not always. A case in point in today's editorial (gift link):
DeSantis on right track with AI ‘Bill of Rights’ | Editorial
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ AI Bill of Rights protects Floridians from the worst of AI and the data centers fueling it. Lawmakers should vote accordingly.
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January 12, 2026 at 5:33 PM
At the @sun-sentinel.com Editorial Board, we are on the side of good government. So we often disagree with the party that previously wanted to drown gov't in a bathtub and now wants it big enough to punish enemies and reward friends. But not always. A case in point in today's editorial (gift link):
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who rose from relative political anonymity to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ right-hand man earlier this year, will run for governor. He's now pitted against Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds in the GOP primary.
Jay Collins is running for governor, setting up GOP primary with Trump-backed Byron Donalds
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who rose from relative political anonymity to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ right-hand man earlier this year, announced Monday afternoon that he’s running for governor in 2026.…
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January 12, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, who rose from relative political anonymity to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ right-hand man earlier this year, will run for governor. He's now pitted against Trump-backed U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds in the GOP primary.
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The Hurricanes may not have landed Sam Leavitt, but they did add three new players for the 2026 season via the transfer portal over the weekend.
A quick look at all three: www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/01/12/u...
A quick look at all three: www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/01/12/u...
Meet the new Miami Hurricanes players from transfer portal
The Hurricanes are adding several players via the transfer portal.
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January 12, 2026 at 7:36 PM
The Hurricanes may not have landed Sam Leavitt, but they did add three new players for the 2026 season via the transfer portal over the weekend.
A quick look at all three: www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/01/12/u...
A quick look at all three: www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/01/12/u...
Florida gas prices dropped this weekend to the lowest daily average since March 2021, according to AAA.
Florida gas prices decreased by 17 cents in 10 days
Florida gas prices are the lowest daily average since March 2021.
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January 12, 2026 at 3:33 PM
Florida gas prices dropped this weekend to the lowest daily average since March 2021, according to AAA.
In 2009, deregulation allowed hundreds of new nursing schools to open in Florida. Many of them are for-profit institutions which have compiled a poorer track record educating students
Florida deregulated nursing schools. Scam colleges and failing students followed
The 2009 deregulation allowed hundreds of new nursing schools, many of them for-profit institutions which have compiled a poorer track record educating students.
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January 10, 2026 at 3:38 PM
In 2009, deregulation allowed hundreds of new nursing schools to open in Florida. Many of them are for-profit institutions which have compiled a poorer track record educating students
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Today’s @sun-sentinel.com sports front.
January 10, 2026 at 1:39 PM
Today’s @sun-sentinel.com sports front.
“It’s humiliating:” Kate Polak, an English professor at Florida Atlantic University, who was suspended in September over social media comments she made about Charlie Kirk and will not be reinstated for the spring semester.
FAU professor, suspended over Charlie Kirk comments, will not be reinstated ahead of spring semester
Florida Atlantic University professor Kate Polak, placed on leave in September over social media comments she made about Charlie Kirk, will remain suspended heading into the spring semester.
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January 10, 2026 at 12:19 AM
“It’s humiliating:” Kate Polak, an English professor at Florida Atlantic University, who was suspended in September over social media comments she made about Charlie Kirk and will not be reinstated for the spring semester.
BREAKING IN SPORTS: The Miami Dolphins parted ways with coach Mike McDaniel today, pivoting days following the end of the season after it appeared he was remaining at the helm when he addressed the end of the team’s season Monday afternoon.
Dolphins fire coach Mike McDaniel after second straight losing season
The Dolphins parted ways with coach Mike McDaniel at season’s end and will now be bound for a head coach and GM search.
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January 8, 2026 at 3:53 PM
BREAKING IN SPORTS: The Miami Dolphins parted ways with coach Mike McDaniel today, pivoting days following the end of the season after it appeared he was remaining at the helm when he addressed the end of the team’s season Monday afternoon.
BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis will order the Florida Legislature to convene a special session to redraw its congressional districts before the 2026 midterm elections, joining GOP efforts nationwide to change the boundaries of congressional districts to get more Republicans and fewer Democrats elected.
DeSantis orders special legislative session to change Florida congressional districts
Gov. Ron DeSantis is ordering the Legislature to hold a special session to redraw Florida’s congressional districts.
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January 7, 2026 at 7:28 PM
BREAKING: Gov. Ron DeSantis will order the Florida Legislature to convene a special session to redraw its congressional districts before the 2026 midterm elections, joining GOP efforts nationwide to change the boundaries of congressional districts to get more Republicans and fewer Democrats elected.
Florida lawmakers next week will start the 2026 legislative session.
With hundreds of bills filed for consideration during the session, here are 10 issues to watch.
With hundreds of bills filed for consideration during the session, here are 10 issues to watch.
From AI to property taxes, here are 10 Florida legislative issues to watch
Florida lawmakers next week will start the 2026 legislative session. With hundreds of bills filed for consideration during the session, there are some top issues to watch.
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January 7, 2026 at 6:40 PM
Florida lawmakers next week will start the 2026 legislative session.
With hundreds of bills filed for consideration during the session, here are 10 issues to watch.
With hundreds of bills filed for consideration during the session, here are 10 issues to watch.
"With apologies to Lionel Messi, the Florida Panthers and championship-chasing Miami Hurricanes: Is there a South Florida sports brand that is hotter than the Palm Beach Frozen Iguanas?"
‘Very cool!’: The story behind Palm Beach Frozen Iguanas baseball and how to get your hands on new gear
It took just one day for the St. Louis Cardinals’ affiliate in Jupiter to sell out of jerseys and hats featuring a scowling, icicle-draped lizard.
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January 7, 2026 at 1:16 PM
"With apologies to Lionel Messi, the Florida Panthers and championship-chasing Miami Hurricanes: Is there a South Florida sports brand that is hotter than the Palm Beach Frozen Iguanas?"
A federal judge has ruled that Florida has violated the constitutional rights of people who were dropped from the Medicaid program because it sent notices to them that “border on the incomprehensible.”
Florida violated rights of Medicaid recipients with confusing notices, judge rules
Florida violated the constitutional rights of people who were dropped from the Medicaid program because notices sent to them “border on the incomprehensible,” judge rules.
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January 7, 2026 at 12:14 AM
A federal judge has ruled that Florida has violated the constitutional rights of people who were dropped from the Medicaid program because it sent notices to them that “border on the incomprehensible.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis says that Florida’s attorney general is “seriously” considering bringing state criminal charges against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
DeSantis seeking to charge Maduro under state immigration laws
The governor says captured Venezuelan leader sent criminals from his country’s prisons to Florida.
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January 6, 2026 at 8:18 PM
Gov. Ron DeSantis says that Florida’s attorney general is “seriously” considering bringing state criminal charges against ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.
Saying that laws about access to state prisons and local jails do not apply to “Alligator Alcatraz,” a local Florida judge rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to the immigrant-detention center
Judge rejects lawsuit from Democrats wanting access to Alligator Alcatraz
A judge rejected a lawsuit filed by lawmakers who sought access to the Alligator Alcatraz immigrant-detention center, saying state jail access laws do not apply to the Everglades facility.
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January 5, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Saying that laws about access to state prisons and local jails do not apply to “Alligator Alcatraz,” a local Florida judge rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to the immigrant-detention center
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose state is home to the largest number of Venezuelans, broke his weekend-long silence about the U.S. mission that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. “He deserves to be brought to justice,” DeSantis said.
DeSantis breaks silence on Maduro’s capture, arrest and indictment
“He deserves to be brought to justice,” DeSantis said at the start of a press conference in Baker County about the state’s work to help federal immigration enforcement efforts.
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January 5, 2026 at 7:12 PM
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose state is home to the largest number of Venezuelans, broke his weekend-long silence about the U.S. mission that led to the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. “He deserves to be brought to justice,” DeSantis said.
Attorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, arguing it is misleading and conflicts with federal law.
Uthmeier, business groups urge Supreme Court to reject marijuana proposal
Attorney General James Uthmeier and two business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, arguing it is misleading.
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January 5, 2026 at 6:13 PM
Attorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment, arguing it is misleading and conflicts with federal law.
A story of serendipity: How a beloved family home, sold after a grandmother's death, ended up — unexpectedly — back where it's always belonged.
‘Pure joy:’ Cousin unknowingly buys back beloved South Florida family home
A beloved family home in Boynton Beach, sold after the passing of a dear grandmother, found the most unlikely buyer: a relative who had no idea how significant the purchase was.
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December 31, 2025 at 1:48 PM
A story of serendipity: How a beloved family home, sold after a grandmother's death, ended up — unexpectedly — back where it's always belonged.
Showdowns in Broward and Palm Beach counties between hospitals and insurers like Florida Blue and Cigna over contract terms are pushing patients out of network for coverage and disrupting care as the new year arrives.
Florida Blue and Cigna disputes with South Florida hospitals push patients out of network, paying higher costs
Showdowns in Broward and Palm Beach counties between hospitals and insurers like Florida Blue and Cigna over contracts are pushing patients out of network and disrupting care as the new year arrive…
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December 31, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Showdowns in Broward and Palm Beach counties between hospitals and insurers like Florida Blue and Cigna over contract terms are pushing patients out of network for coverage and disrupting care as the new year arrives.
The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a proposal by Attorney General James Uthmeier that would have allowed certain state government lawyers to practice in Florida for up to three years without taking the Florida Bar exam.
Florida Supreme Court rejects Uthmeier proposal for lawyers to skip state bar exam
The Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a proposal by Attorney General James Uthmeier that would have allowed some lawyers to practice in the state without taking the Florida Bar exam.
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December 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
The Florida Supreme Court has unanimously rejected a proposal by Attorney General James Uthmeier that would have allowed certain state government lawyers to practice in Florida for up to three years without taking the Florida Bar exam.