Rick Brunson

After seeing Venezuelan immigrants lose protected status, many Haitians worry they’re next

With the feuding over, a new measure would form a State Board of Immigration Enforcement, made up of the governor, Agriculture commissioner, attorney general and chief financial officer.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa that more interest-free disaster loans up to $500,000 will be available for eligible farmers, ranchers and growers.

The new agency would be run by the state Agriculture Commissioner, if the measure becomes law.

Lawyers and advocacy organizations report an uptick in consultations from people fearful about the administration's orders and are reminding them of their rights, regardless of immigration status.

A new law that Gov. DeSantis signed this week at the Plant City Strawberry Fest designates strawberry shortcake as the official state dessert. That's leaving a tart taste in the mouths of Key lime pie backers.