Ron DeSantis

The Ocala-area project will add extra lanes to a stretch of I-75 that's often congested. Other projects are underway around the state to improve traffic flow on major roadways.

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody filed paperwork with the Federal Election Commission and state Attorney General James Uthmeier opened a campaign account.

Gov. Ron DeSantis recently spoke up his wife, Casey, saying she'd be a qualified candidate to replace him in 2026.

With an eye on eliminating wasteful spending and DEI initiatives, the panel would review more than 1,000 positions, university programs and local governments, and the need for about 70 boards and commissions.

DeSantis touted his wife as a staunch conservative who would build on his legacy and argued that the state's first lady could pull in even more voters than he did. The comments came days after the president threw his support behind Florida Republican and U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds.

Four workgroups have looked at 2024 vetoes in different parts of the budget: water programs, health services, justice services, and libraries, cultural and historic preservation.

Scott Yenor has faced a backlash because of what Fine and other Jewish lawmakers have alleged were anti-Semitic comments. Also, he has faced criticism for comments about women.

After the Legislature voted last month to override a couple of the Gov. Ron DeSantis' 2024 line item budget vetoes, House Speaker Daniel Perez formed workgroups to reconsider $950 million worth of projects.

Among them are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Guard.

The case focused on records requests that could provide information about communications by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ then-chief of staff, James Uthmeier, related to the flights from Texas to Martha's Vineyard.

Edward James is scheduled to be executed March 20 for the 1993 slaying of 8-year-old Toni Neuner at the home of her grandmother, Betty Dick, before he killed the 58-year-old woman as well.

The first lady had a 30% favorability rating among respondents. Most of the other potential candidates suffered from a lack of recognition. Former Rep. Matt Gaetz had a 39% unfavorable rating.