The Interior Department said it will merge BOEM and BSEE into a Marine Minerals Administration to speed offshore permitting; advocates warn the move echoes the old MMS and could raise safety concerns.

Florida’s attorney general issued an opinion saying state bans on funding religious institutions are unconstitutional, potentially opening charter schools and scholarships to faith-based institutions.

Judge Mark Walker gave GOP hopeful James Fishback two weeks to hand over personal financial records as efforts continue to enforce a $228,988 judgment tied to his former employer.

An internal audit flagged more than $500,000 in vehicle-related charges and over $50,000 in restaurant tabs at the Daytona Beach Fire Department, prompting a heated commission meeting.

Rep. Randy Fine says an alleged Iran-linked phishing attempt impersonated a TV interview to try to access his Google account. DOJ seized related domains as part of a wider campaign.

DeSantis announced he signed bills to stiffen penalties for dangerous crimes and sexual offenses, including tougher sentences for child sexual‑abuse material and remand rules.

Aaron Zahn’s bid to contest his 2020 firing has inched closer to arbitration while he serves a four-year federal sentence. The move could reopen debate over the failed JEA privatization.

A D.C. judge cleared the way for a rare Endangered Species Committee meeting that could exempt Gulf oil and gas from ESA protections. Conservationists warn the move risks the Rice’s whale.

Councilman Rory Diamond filed Bill 2026-186 to install 14 Safe Haven baby boxes at fire stations across Jacksonville; the council vote is scheduled for April 14. The proposal carries an estimated $600K upfront price tag.

Florida's state university system formed a task force to set NIL and revenue‑sharing rules as trustees approved temporary auxiliary funding to steady athletic budgets. The panel will shape how campuses handle direct payments and compliance in the months ahead.

Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters in Tallahassee "we'll see" when asked about another presidential bid, reopening debate over his national ambitions and Florida politics.

Florida will bar SNAP purchases of soda, energy drinks, candy and shelf‑stable desserts beginning April 20, 2026; retailers must update registers and the state will report on results.

Lawmakers approved SB 212 to bar some sex offenders from living near public pools and broaden arrest powers. Supporters praise protections; critics warn of housing fallout.