Florida’s high court issued a reprimand for Kenneth Chesebro instead of suspending him, citing Georgia’s First Offender Act and prompting a sharp dissent from Justice Jorge Labarga.

Former state senator Annette Taddeo launched a bid for Florida CFO, pledging to take on insurance companies and make the office a watchdog for homeowners.

Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Florida GOP’s debate thresholds that left Byron Donalds as the lone qualifier, warning the rules could alienate voters ahead of the Aug. 18 primary.

Gov. DeSantis signed six bills on June 12 that change public‑records rules, court reporting, child‑care data and create a new rental‑fraud crime. Most take effect July 1; the fraud law starts Oct. 1.

DeSantis ordered state offices closed July 2 and July 6, stretching Independence Day into a five‑day holiday for nearly 100,000 state workers as part of America 250.

Mayor Jerry Demings has reassembled a citizen panel to weigh how Orange County spends a surge in tourist-tax revenue. The task force begins meetings July 21.

Depositions and a local podcast reveal how the DeSantis‑Disney feud paused Walt Disney World expansions and revived last‑minute Reedy Creek deals that reshaped development plans.

A coalition of Central Florida newsrooms and press advocates say OCPS’ media rules chill staff speech and slow reporting. They’ve sent a June 8 open letter asking the district to revise how employees talk to the press.

Attorney General James Uthmeier told school boards they must accommodate off‑campus religious "release time," while funding and transport remain the responsibility of families and providers.

Byron Donalds, Paul Renner and James Fishback formally filed and paid to qualify for Florida's Republican gubernatorial primary, keeping the GOP field intact ahead of the August primary.

Gov. DeSantis and the state board approved more than $87M to reimburse 56 agencies for radios, AI‑connected cameras and items like tasers and e‑bikes tied to immigration enforcement.

USAA will return nearly $1 billion to Florida auto members through rate cuts and a $500 million dividend, with payments beginning in mid‑June.

David Jolly plans to tap former Rep. Gwen Graham as his lieutenant governor pick, Axios reports. The pairing would pair Jolly’s moderate appeal with Graham’s statewide name recognition.