United Spinal and Florida residents have sued over the state's expectant-mother placards, arguing the program lets pregnant drivers use parking reserved for people with mobility disabilities. The amended federal complaint asks a judge to block the law or rescind permits already issued.

Justice John D. Couriel was announced as the next chief justice; his two‑year term begins July 1.

Organizers say they’ve collected tens of thousands of signatures to recall Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, but county officials say roughly 66,000 validated signatures are required by May 14.

Fort Lauderdale faces a potential $725 million 30‑year payout for a new City Hall as commissioners spar over whether to pause or proceed. The cost math includes financing and long‑term service agreements.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced a statewide task force in Tampa to target Medicaid, SNAP and housing‑assistance fraud and named Scott Strauss special prosecutor.

Palm Beach’s vice mayor asked Gov. Ron DeSantis to let the county pause its 12‑cent gas tax to ease pump pain, but legal and budget hurdles have stalled the plan. Officials say pausing the levy could cut tens of millions from transit and road budgets.

Mayor Eileen Higgins proposed a $450M "Safe and Ready Miami" bond to overhaul the citys crumbling police and fire facilities. The City Commission could send the question to voters in August.

Nearly 200 groups are urging the U.S. to restore $350M meant for rooftop solar and batteries for 12,000 low‑income Puerto Rican households. Advocates warn the cut leaves medically vulnerable families at risk.

Nearly 200 Democrats filed an amicus brief urging the Supreme Court to preserve TPS for roughly 1.3 million people. The ruling could reshape Florida workforces and families.

The Trump administration canceled an $11M contract with Catholic Charities in Miami, putting the Msgr. Bryan O. Walsh shelter at risk and forcing relocation plans for migrant children.

After another Mexican died in U.S. custody, President Sheinbaum ordered daily consular checks and vowed international legal action while defending aid to Cuba.

The Secret Service has asked Palm Beach to let Mar‑a‑Lago's new helipad remain after President Trump leaves office, citing heightened threats; town officials have paused a vote.

Florida will pilot a state‑designed, college‑level U.S. history course in 2026–27 that can grant in‑state college credit for two standard history classes.