Mayor Dean Trantalis' name appears in DOJ Epstein files; the reference is in a 2011 FBI memo, but the pages reviewed contain no charging language or evidence he communicated with Epstein.

New FBI memos published Sunday appear to show White House talks before the 2022 Mar‑a‑Lago search, adding fresh material to ongoing oversight fights.

A coalition of seven Florida private schools says Step Up For Students failed to deliver millions in scholarship dollars, straining small and special‑needs programs and spawning a Duval County lawsuit.

Florida AG James Uthmeier defends his part-time teaching role at the University of Florida law school, which adds $100,000 to his salary amidst state fiscal scrutiny.

JPMorgan says Trump improperly added CEO Jamie Dimon to a $5B debanking suit and is pushing to move the case into federal court. The bank denies any blacklist existed.

Property records show the Trump Presidential Library Foundation now owns a 2.6‑acre downtown Miami parcel next to the Freedom Tower after months of legal fights and public hearings.

Lawmakers in Tallahassee advanced bills to let booster money top up high-school coach pay, setting a statewide floor tied to hours worked and raising equity questions.

Documents and local reporting indicate ICE may lease space at One Riverview Square in downtown Miami, putting agents steps from the immigration court. The move raises procurement and political questions.

The Florida House voted to send a 2026 ballot question that could eliminate most non‑school property taxes on homesteads, setting up a fight over billions in local funding.

DOJ filed a denaturalization complaint saying former North Miami mayor Philippe Bien‑Aime misrepresented his identity during naturalization; the civil suit could revoke his citizenship.

A new Florida Senate bill would let high school head coaches use personal funds for meals, rides and recovery — capped, reported and barred from recruiting. The measure is tied to Teddy Bridgewater’s suspension.

Miami-Dade has asked the mayor to study FOG enforcement on an accelerated timeline as restaurateurs warn upgrades and certifications can cost thousands. The review could reshape how grease rules are applied to small kitchens.

Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia accuses Fort Pierce of over $10 million in "wasteful spending" and suggests a millage rate reduction without service loss.