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DeSantis touts Florida's 'sanity,' reform record in 2024 State of the State address
Taking a detour from his campaign for the Republican presidential nomination, Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted “failed” federal policies on Tuesday while hailing Florida as a “refuge for freedom and sanity” during his State of the State speech to the Legislature. -
Florida lawsuit alleges suspension of state attorney Monique Worrell overturned will of people
Several plaintiffs are suing Gov. Ron DeSantis over his suspension of the Orlando-area state attorney earlier this year, arguing that the governor’s action flies in the face of the voters’ will and violates constitutional rights. -
U.S. Supreme Court rejects Florida's request to allow enforcement of drag-show law
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined the state of Florida’s application to partially block a lower court ruling that prevents Florida from enforcing a new state law barring minors from attending live drag shows. -
Florida becomes the 26th permit-free concealed carry firearm state on July 1
HB 543 changed the requirements needed to carry a concealed firearm -
Gov. DeSantis signs voter registration bill into law
Opponents of SB 7050 consider it to be discriminatory and restrictive -
Undomiciled Chinese Floridians sue over new law outlawing them from owning property statewide
Gov. DeSantis signed SB 264 into law last month -
DeSantis signs the Windshield Repair Bill into law
SB 1002 will end assignment-of-benefit (AOB)-related litigation involving cracked windshields. -
Disney sues DeSantis, other officials for 'retaliation,' violations of constitutional rights
Disney World on Wednesday filed a federal lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state and local officials for allegedly engaging in “a relentless campaign to weaponize government power against Disney in retaliation for expressing a political viewpoint.” -
Governor orders probe into whether Disney 'usurped' special district's powers
Gov. Ron DeSantis has ordered Florida’s chief inspector general to investigate whether a now-defunct board controlled by the Walt Disney Co. broke any laws by transferring key regulatory powers over to Disney. -
New law firm making waves in Florida legal community
A new law firm created by some of Florida’s biggest names has doubled in size in less than two months. Lawson Huck Gonzalez already has three locations in Miami, Tampa and Tallahassee, and it has grown from five to 10 attorneys. -
Proposed 2023-24 budget includes 150% hike for governor's litigation expenses
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ 2023-24 state budget includes a 150 percent spike in anticipated litigation expenses to defend against lawsuits challenging the governor on multiple issues, including congressional redistricting and the transportation of migrants to other states. -
Governor, lawmakers launch bid to curb excessive lawsuits, 'predatory' attorneys
A reform drive to reduce excessive litigation and prevent “predatory trial lawyers” from targeting individuals, truckers and small businesses was launched Tuesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis. -
DeSantis signs property insurance reforms aimed at reducing abusive litigation
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that aims to help stabilize the struggling Florida property insurance industry, crack down on frivolous home insurance claims and fight skyrocketing insurance premium costs. -
Circuit judge overturns Florida governor's congressional redistricting map
A Leon County circuit judge has rejected the congressional redistricting map passed by the Legislature and signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, concluding that the plan violates the Fair Districts amendment to the state constitution. -
11th Circuit reinstates key provisions of Florida's 2021 voting law
A federal appeals court has overturned an order stopping the enforcement of key provisions of Florida’s 2021 law placing restrictions on ballot drop boxes and absentee voting that the law’s critics argue are discriminatory. -
Voting rights groups sue to overturn Florida's new congressional redistricting map
The League of Women Voters of Florida and other voting rights groups are suing to have the new congressional redistricting map signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis last week declared a violation of the state constitution. -
Florida's high court OKs state legislative districts, but jury is out on congressional maps
In a show of unity with the legislative branch, the Florida Supreme Court last week declared lawmakers’ redistricting maps for state House and Senate districts valid, signaling likely agreement on the boundaries of those districts for the decade ahead. -
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Appointments
Governor Ron DeSantis Makes Three Judicial Appointments. -
In-N-Out turns down Florida invitation in wake of dispute over COVID-19 vaccine policy
Gov. Ron DeSantis encouraged In-N-Out Burger earlier this month to do some business in Florida after the fast-food company sparred with Northern California health officials over COVID-19 vaccination policies. -
Florida files lawsuit challenging federal vaccine mandate for contractor workforce
Florida last week filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration’s COVID-19 vaccine mandate for millions of employees who work for federal government contractors, calling the federal plan an unlawful application of administrative law.