Florida’s top court refused to hear ARC Global’s venue challenge to Trump Media’s lawsuit, leaving an appeals‑court ruling intact and sending the fight back to Sarasota. The move keeps the dispute alive in the trial court.

Earle Ford, a U.S. Army veteran running in Florida's 13th, called trickle‑down economics a 'hoax' as his campaign touts $500K+ in grassroots donations.

EPA's FY2025 enforcement report shows thousands of cases, $6B+ in commitments and major pesticide seizures. Tampa utilities may see inspections and cleanup work next.

An Eleventh Circuit panel will hear arguments over Florida’s HB3 this week, testing whether a ban on kids’ social accounts and age-verification rules violate the First Amendment.

Gov. DeSantis’ latest Board of Medicine picks include Dr. John Littell, a vocal critic of vaccine mandates; the nominations sharpen the fight over medical rules in Tallahassee.

DOJ says it will review filings that show Mexico paid an Arizona law firm roughly $7.3M to run a program defending Mexican nationals facing execution in U.S. courts.

Commissioners approved the Main Street Exchange design at 830 Douglas Ave and handled appointments, event permits and a library carpet contract. Downtown redevelopment moves forward.

House and Senate bills would raise Florida’s sovereign‑immunity caps, but they disagree on how big the increases should be. The session ends March 13, 2026.

Companion bills in Tallahassee would broaden Marsy’s Law to hide victims’ identifying details and temporarily withhold officers' names after certain incidents.

Lawmakers unanimously approved a measure to criminalize adults who involve children in animal cruelty; the bill now heads to the governor and would take effect Oct. 1, 2026.

House passes CS/HB 725 to require campuses to publish political-activity rules; critics say the law could deter voter outreach and student speech.

SB 1134 would bar counties and cities from funding DEI programs and could force the closure of local offices and sponsorships. Local leaders warn of broad fallout.

Commissioners asked staff to draft an amendment to Chapter 111 that would limit potable‑water lawn irrigation to once a week year‑round to conserve drinking water.