Donalds’ team says a two‑month spring surge pushed the campaign and PAC past $81 million, amplifying his frontrunner position in the Florida governor’s race.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier sued OpenAI and Sam Altman, accusing ChatGPT of causing harm to Floridians and children. The 83‑page complaint seeks penalties and limits on under‑13 data collection.

Rep. Greg Steube introduced the LEASH Act to build a national registry of felony animal‑cruelty offenders, a federal follow‑up to Florida’s new Dexter’s Law. Supporters say it will help shelters and police spot repeat abusers.

Councilman Terrance Freeman filed a resignation effective Nov. 2 to run for Florida House District 12; Duval County has set a special election for Aug. 18 with a possible Nov. 3 runoff.

R. Fred Lewis, a former Florida chief justice and civics‑education advocate, has died at 78. The Florida Supreme Court will hold lying‑in‑state and a memorial in June.

Gov. DeSantis signed HB 925, letting clerks retain more fees and fines; analysts estimate millions will flow to county court offices beginning July 1, 2026.

Florida Department of Corrections Secretary Ricky Dixon is retiring after about 30 years of state service, the agency said Friday.

Sen. Rick Scott met with Jacksonville rabbis at Etz Chaim to discuss security as antisemitic incidents surge nationally. He highlighted long‑term increases and is pushing a campus‑accountability bill.

Public records and reporting show Duval School Board member Darryl Willie’s voter file lists an address outside District 4 while county records show property in his name inside the district.

Gov. Kemp named Jillian Gibson acting district attorney of the Ogeechee Judicial Circuit after DA Robert Busbee died suddenly; Gibson will lead the office while a permanent replacement is chosen.

FEMA approved more than $60 million for recovery and mitigation across multiple Southeastern states, funding debris removal, drainage upgrades and buyouts. Awards will roll out as eligibility is confirmed.

DHS told the Tampa Bay Times the proposed Panama City "Panhandle Pokey" is no longer being proposed. The reversal clouds Florida's detention expansion plans.

Hippo-linked Wingsail won Florida approval to write homeowners policies and will use AI-assisted underwriting and claims tools as regulators welcome new entrants. The move adds capacity to a market rebuilding after major reforms.