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The proposal calls for allocating $590 million toward the My Safe Florida Home program and $30 million for the state's Condo Pilot Program.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked for a historic $29.7 billion for public education. Florida's largest teachers union, however, is concerned about the increase per pupil and added funds for the state's voucher program.
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A week after the Legislature snubbed his proposals, Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to tamp down his dispute with GOP leaders, saying "we've had great discussions."
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The proposal is an initial step as lawmakers prepare to negotiate a final budget during the legislative session. It includes pay increases for first responders and tax cuts, and a firearms sales tax holiday.
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Florida Highway Patrol officers will be stationed at Miami-Dade County’s nine driver's license offices after recent reports of minor safety disturbances in at least one of the branches.
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The Trump administration has dismissed 11 complaints against school districts for removing books from libraries, calling the concept of "bans" a "hoax." as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has done for years.
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Political watchers say wanting credit for immigration policy ahead of the 2026 gubernatorial race and 2028 presidential election could be a factor behind the fighting between Florida's top Republican officeholders.
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The governor plans to use his Florida Freedom Fund, which was key in defeating marijuana and abortion measures last year, to support strong conservative candidates against defiant legislators.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis held another roundtable with local law enforcement as he seeks to introduce his own immigration laws in the face of opposition from state lawmakers.
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DeSantis' statements come after the legislature rebuked him by gaveling out a special session on immigration DeSantis called where he wanted to pass his own legislative package.
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President Donald Trump has said Republicans should help DACA recipients. So why is Florida poised to repeal their in-state tuition benefit?
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A year ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis was flying high with a presidential hopes. But this week's special session has revealed fissures between him and a previously pliant Legislature.