Ron DeSantis

Republican lawmakers want to add restrictions to the process that allows Floridians to place constitutional amendments on the ballot. Democrats and voting rights advocates say the proposal would silence citizens.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said he has directed state law enforcement officials to assist Miami Beach and other cities with resources and personnel through April.

They spoke in favor of park and residential utility protections, along with changes to the state's citizens' initiative process.

The only open carry bill filed this session was withdrawn.

Before any votes occur, legislators are expected to seek feedback from local governments on the economic effects of cutting proprty taxes.

The hemp plant can produce Delta 8 and 10, cannabinoids that have similar intoxicating effects to THC in marijuana.

New proposed constitutional amendment in Florida seeks to abolish the office of lieutenant governor and create a commissioner of government efficiency.

PolitiFact fact-checked DeSantis’ statements about Florida’s insurance rates, workforce, education policy and gun laws. For the Democrats’ response to DeSantis, we fact-checked state Sen. Jason Pizzo’s statement about law enforcement salaries, human trafficking and homeowners insurance.

House Minority Leader Fentrice Driskell says if the state cuts property taxes, the fallout will be on the shoulders of local government

Attorney General James Uthmeier said he's directed the Office of Statewide Prosecution to execute search warrants and issue subpoenas in what he calls “the now-active investigation into the Tate brothers.”

Florida lawmakers say they want to investigate insurance companies. Meanwhile, Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for action on property taxes and condos.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said the plan, which took more than a decade to hammer out, failed to pave the way for artificial reefs in state waters and stripped Florida of managing its own wildlife.