In a push to make help more accessible for Floridians in need, Gov. Ron DeSantis is adding a community resource liaison for the Hope Florida program to every sheriff's office in the state.

"FHP cannot effectively retain troopers or recruit troopers."

He's known for his socially conservative stances and is a fierce defender of Israel.

The Republican was appointed to become Florida's chief financial officer in 2017 and won election to the post twice.

The Republican-controlled Industries & Professional Activities Subcommittee voted 12-4 along party lines to support the proposal (HB 955).

Republicans won special elections in two Florida Congressional districts. The margins of victory for Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis in the heavily Republican districts were significantly narrower than in November.

For the third time, the state House has passed a bill lowering the age to buy rifles and shotguns to 18 — but the measure hasn't moved in the Senate

Lawmakers gave final approval to the redistricting plan in February 2022, and the districts were used in the 2022 elections.

The measure passed unanimously Tuesday.

The House version would allow 13-year-olds to work during the summer of the year they turn 14, 16- and 17-year-olds work full time, and ease rules for some 14- and 15-year-olds.

Republicans Randy Fine and Jimmy Patronis hope to help the GOP maintain a narrow edge in the U.S. House.

The Senate on Friday released a proposed $117.36 billion budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year that includes $200 million directed toward the citrus industry.