Florida’s attorney general has subpoenaed Discord in a civil probe into whether the chat app exposes children to predators. The state is seeking moderation, age-verification and NCMEC records.

A proposed Florida law would bar many public employers from requiring preferred pronouns, but lawyers warn it could clash with Title VII and Supreme Court precedent.

A Clearwater citizens group says it has enough petition signatures to force a vote on a proposed sale of South Garden Avenue to the Church of Scientology. The city clerk must now verify the filings.

A majority of Florida sheriffs signaled a public break with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ deportation push, urging federal officials to slow mass removals and floating conditional stays for some non‑criminal immigrants.

A late-session Florida bill would let private schools with 150 or fewer students open in commercial and mixed-use buildings without rezoning.

Treasury sanctioned six people and two companies for DPRK IT‑worker fraud that reportedly funneled nearly $800M in 2024. DOJ and FBI actions form a coordinated crackdown on identity brokers and laptop farms.

A federal judge has enjoined Clearwater’s five‑foot vehicle buffer zone outside the Bread and Roses clinic, renewing a local clash over safety and free speech.

State officials say more than 10,000 recruits have received $5,000 signing bonuses as part of a $67.9M recruitment push — but lawmakers and watchdogs are now questioning funding and vetting.

USF’s trustees’ committee voted to remove four degree programs and advance bachelor’s proposals in architecture and fintech, with teach‑outs promised for current students.

A new Energy and Policy Institute analysis finds a sizable share of household electric bills is flowing to investor profits. Local estimates put TECO near 19.5%.

Florida AG James Uthmeier gave Mayor Jane Castor until March 31 to reverse TPD policies he calls 'sanctuary' measures or face penalties including possible removal. The deadline escalates an unfolding statewide fight over local cooperation with ICE.

Municipal elections on March 10 brought fresh faces to several Pinellas beach towns amid low turnout and local fights over parking and beach policies.

A Pinellas-Pasco circuit judge is under scrutiny after the Judicial Qualifications Commission accused her of soliciting donations and implying endorsements during her 2024 campaign.