An immigration detention facility located at an isolated Everglades airfield surrounded by mosquito-, python- and alligator-filled swamplands is just days away from being operational, federal
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Florida lawmakers, law enforcement agencies respond to Trump’s announcement of U.S. strikes on Iran
President Trump’s announcement that the United States launched strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities has shocked the country and world, especially in Florida, where he
FDLE investigating Pembroke Pines Commissioner Jay Schwartz
Pembroke Pines City Commissioner Jay Schwartz is under investigation for allegedly representing himself as a law enforcement officer, confronting a group of students at a
Three more DeSantis allies to take the helm of public universities in Florida
The state board that oversees Florida’s public universities has confirmed three more allies of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to become university presidents. It’s a move
$115 billion budget approved by Florida lawmakers. Here’s a look at the numbers
On the 105th day of what was supposed to be a 60-day session, Florida lawmakers gave final approval to a leaner state budget totaling $115.1
Worker who leaked plans to build golf courses in Florida parks files whistleblower suit
A former worker who leaked information about plans by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to build golf courses and hotels in Florida state parks has filed
Former GOP Congressman David Jolly launches Florida gubernatorial bid as a Democrat
Former Republican Congressman David Jolly, who represented Florida’s 13th District from 2014 to 2017, is officially running for Florida governor as a Democrat. Jolly, a
DeSantis deputy chief of staff tapped as Florida’s next education commissioner
The Florida Board of Education has tapped a top aide of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the state’s next education commissioner, a choice meant
Ralph Rosado wins District 4 special election, vows independent voice on Miami City Commission
A new face is joining the Miami City Commission. Urban planner Ralph Rosado has won the special election for Miami’s District 4 seat, defeating Jose
Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids
A federal judge has barred state officials from enforcing a Florida law that would ban social media accounts for young children, while a legal challenge