Florida Legislature rejects DeSantis' special session, calls their own
The bills include measures to repeal out-of-state college fee waivers for DACA recipients and the expansion of the state's "Unauthorized Alien Transport Program" to include deportation.
Florida lawmakers meet in Tallahassee for special session
State lawmakers are meeting Monday in Tallahassee for a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis earlier this month.
Bills emerge ahead of Florida's special session on immigration, ballot initiatives
Nearly a dozen bills have been filed ahead of the start of the Florida legislature’s special session. The measures seek to fulfill Gov. Ron DeSantis’ efforts to help President Donald Trump’s administration crack down on illegal immigration,
Florida lawmakers head to Tallahassee for Special Session Monday
Seven Democratic senators voted to confirm South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) as the head of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), allowing her to lead an agency that will be paramount to President Trump’s plan to crack down on illegal immigration during his second White House term. Noem’s nomination was approved with a 59-34…
Florida lawmakers meet to tackle immigration, condo laws, disaster aid in special session
Florida lawmakers are headed to Tallahassee Monday for a special session of the state legislature.Combatting illegal immigration, condominium regulation, and na
Florida lawmakers begin special session Monday on illegal immigration
Florida lawmakers are in Tallahassee on Monday for a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis to address illegal immigration.
Florida lawmakers rebuke DeSantis, but will support Trump on immigration
Florida’s legislative leaders issued a stunning rebuke to Gov. Ron DeSantis, rejecting his call for a special legislative session while holding their own to support President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda.
Florida lawmakers rebuke DeSantis, convene own immigration special session
In a stunning move, the GOP-led Florida Legislature on Monday rebuffed a push by Gov. Ron DeSantis to pass a slew of bills on immigration.
Goaded to act by DeSantis, Florida lawmakers rebuke governor, unveil own immigration plan
Florida does not need to “duplicate the functions of U.S. Immigration and Customs and create a mini-me version of ICE,” said House Speaker Daniel Perez.
Tallahassee PR firm raises $3,000 to fight homelessness in Big Bend
CATECOMM sold more than 300 T-shirts and mugs with the phrase "I survived the Florida Blizzard of 2025" printed on them.
Florida Republicans upend Ron DeSantis' Trump-inspired immigration push
President Donald Trump’s push to quickly overhaul the nation’s immigration system is at the center of a civil war between Ron ...
My first snow day: A Florida native goes sledding in Tallahassee
I prepped for Tallahassee’s impending winter storm with the leisurely pace and skepticism of a South Florida native who had ...
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Tallahassee gears up to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. with parade, festival and music
Tallahassee is ready to celebrate the birthday of Rev. Martin ... Dr. Timothy Beard, Interim President of Florida A&M ...
Florida landlord fatally shoots tenant in head after argument over thermostat, report says
A landlord is behind bars after he reportedly shot a tenant dead after an argument over the thermostat turned physical, according to NBC affiliate WTVJ. On Saturday, Miami-Dade deputies responded to a ...
Winter storm updates: Tallahassee coated in 2 inches of sleet as Interstate 10 closes
Forecasters said it was too early to tell whether the ice and snow would approach or beat Tallahassee’s all-time snowfall ...
'Worse than a Category 5 hurricane': Outdoor nurseries devastated by Florida snow storm
The widespread loss of inventory will impact customers. "Plants could be in low supply," he said. "There's going to be some supply-chain issues." ...