Senate Bill 1007 would limit most HOA dues hikes to 8% without homeowner approval, splitting Democrats and forcing a debate over reserve funding and transparency.

State records show Florida’s data‑center exemption has translated into millions in sales‑tax breaks under a DeSantis‑backed law, renewing debate over incentives and local control. SB 484 adds protections but leaves the tax carveouts intact for qualifying hyperscale projects.

James Fishback tapped his deputy campaign manager, former Lauderhill officer Sean Lozano, as his running mate. The campaign-shared body-cam clip has already drawn scrutiny.

The Supreme Court cleared the way for the administration to rescind Temporary Protected Status for Haitians and Syrians, putting hundreds of thousands at risk of deportation.

Hialeah pulled a long‑promised Hialeah Heights government center from its capital plan and approved roughly $43.6M to renovate and expand City Hall instead.

Three noncitizens pleaded guilty in South Florida federal cases after admitting they registered and voted in federal elections. Prosecutors say the convictions reflect stepped‑up enforcement of election laws.

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.