Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sanctions on Cuban mining companies and GAESA-linked firms, escalating pressure on Havana and foreign investors.

After a tense board meeting, Broward County paused a planned MagicSchool AI rollout and set a July review to vet vendor and district safeguards.

Pediatric Associates sued Florida's Medicaid agency, saying a flawed rate formula has cut payments and threatens clinics that serve Medicaid children.

The Supreme Court on June 23 cleared ExxonMobil to sue Cuban state-owned firms over assets seized after Fidel Castro’s revolution. The decision could unlock multibillion-dollar claims and reshape ties to Cuba.

Florida bars phones for K‑8 but allows high schoolers device use outside class. The state will pilot full‑day high‑school bans in six districts and requires a report by Dec. 1, 2026.

Palm Beach approved a resolution to apply for $166,292 in federal reimbursement to cover overtime tied to presidential protection at Mar‑a‑Lago as county officials press for larger payouts.

Ramiro Valdés, a founding commander of Cuba’s revolution and a longtime vice premier, died on June 21, 2026 at 94. The state praised his decades of service while critics recall his role in the security apparatus.

Fort Lauderdale will pave over city rainbow murals under a settlement with the state, but a privately sited “Circle of Love” at Selene will remain. The deal ends months of legal fights.

Italy's foreign minister canceled a U.S. visit after President Trump said Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni 'begged' for a G7 photo. Meloni denied the claim and Rome pushed back.

The Supreme Court agreed to hear Kian v. Florida, a challenge to the state’s use of six‑person juries that could force the justices to revisit a 1970 precedent and reshape criminal trials here.

The Miami DDA’s executive director was placed on administrative leave after a contentious board meeting. An acting director has been named as the board begins a search.

Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody say the Senate’s FY‑2027 NDAA would direct roughly $935M to Florida bases, funding hangars, ranges and infrastructure from Homestead to the Space Coast.

Just months after his appointment, North Miami Beach City Manager Darvin Williams is facing lawsuits and federal complaints from current and former employees alleging misconduct and retaliation. City records and local reporting show the controversy reaches back to his prior municipal role.