Federal prosecutors have charged a Tampa-area physician with a series of crimes connected to the production of harmful materials involving a child as well as attempts to incite the minor to engage in sexual activity.
Lawmakers are considering stripping DeSantis of his immigration enforcement powers, which the governor used to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard three years ago.
Florida lawmakers resumed their work on an immigration package as it remains a top issue in Tallahassee. State officials made some<a class="excerpt-read-more" href=" More
Among other things, legislative leaders want to remove the governor’s ability to declare state of emergencies over immigration.
Lawmakers in Tallahassee on Monday abruptly ended a special session called by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to address illegal immigration and other issues.
Special sessions “should not be stunts designed to generate headlines,” House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, told his members. “We do not have to choose between right now and getting it right.” Instead of taking on DeSantis’ proposals,
I want criminal illegal immigrants to be deported efficiently and effectively, and the best way to do that is to follow the leadership of President Trump."
Column | Tampa Electric, which is owned by Emera, increased rates for more than 800,000 customers.
The Florida Board of Governors, a body that oversees the state’s public higher education system, will meet to approve the updated Gen Ed course list on Thursday.
In a special session on Monday, leaders seemed to be declaring their independence from a governor who has wielded so much power that legislative sessions have become largely predictable rubber stamps.
The White House claimed victory in a showdown with Colombia over accepting flights of deported migrants from the U.S. on Sunday, hours after President Donald Trump threatened steep tariffs on imports and other sanctions on the longtime U.S. partner.