GOP Rep. Kat Cammack almost died thanks to her party’s abortion laws but she still blames Democrats Kat Cammack doesn't think abortion laws need changing despite them almost costing her her life. We Got This Covered · Jun 25, 2025
Not just 'Alligator Alcatraz': DeSantis floats building another immigration detention center Florida officials are pursuing plans to build a second detention center to house immigrants, as part of the state’s aggressive push to support the federal government’s crackdown on illegal immigration The Independent UK · Jun 25, 2025
What to know about "Alligator Alcatraz," Florida's immigration detention site in the Everglades An immigration detention facility located at an isolated Everglades airfield surrounded by mosquito-, python- and alligator-filled swamplands is just days away from being operational The Independent UK · Jun 24, 2025
Florida condo owners will get financial relief under a new law Florida condominium residents grappling with the steep cost of building improvements will get some financial relief under a new bill signed into law by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis The Independent UK · Jun 23, 2025
Alberta youth have the right to school library books that reflect their lives, including sexuality Alberta Premier Danielle Smith has expressed fondness for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, most recently wagering a a friendly public bet on the NHL hockey playoffs. In 2023, she said she wanted Albertans to enjoy some of the same freedoms available to citizens in certain American states, including Florida. The Conversation · Jun 23, 2025
Florida Republicans racially gerrymandered two state senate districts, court hears GOP officials had previously manipulated districts as well to wrest voting power from Black electorate The Guardian - US · Jun 22, 2025
DeSantis ally ‘MAGA Marva’ named president at Florida HBCU despite campus concerns Critics argued Johnson’s candidacy was part of larger attempt from Governor Ron DeSantis to move public education to the right The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Florida Gov. DeSantis on pace to break death penalty record with execution of mistaken-identity killer Michael Bell The state is on track to execute at least eight people within seven months The Independent UK · Jun 20, 2025
Three more DeSantis allies to take the helm of public universities in Florida The state board that oversees Florida’s public universities has confirmed three more allies of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to become university presidents The Independent UK · Jun 18, 2025
Florida attorney general held in contempt after enforcing blocked immigration law James Uthmeier defied a judge’s order to halt arrests and boasted of backing Trump’s immigration agenda The Guardian - US · Jun 18, 2025
‘We live in a second Red Scare’: what can we learn from a chilling book about Florida’s past? A harrowing new book looks back at a dark period of US history as the Johns committee targeted Black and queer Americans, drawing parallels to what’s happening now The Guardian - US · Jun 17, 2025
“No Kings” protests test FL protest law Critics say Florida statute gives drivers a pass to run over demonstrators as tensions rise nationwide Salon · Jun 14, 2025
Raids and fear cast a large shadow over Club World Cup’s big launch Football’s governing body cannot avoid the dark political backdrop to its tournament opening as Trump’s authorities flex their muscles The Guardian - UK · Jun 14, 2025
Ron DeSantis Declares Protesters Are at 'Fault' If They Get Hit by a Car While Demonstrating in the Street Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reminded Floridians of his 2021 "anti-riot" law, which shields drivers who hit protesters, during a recent podcast appearance. Latin Times · Jun 12, 2025
The Independent UK · Jun 11, 2025 Worker who leaked plans to build golf courses in Florida parks files whistleblower suit A former Florida state worker who leaked information about plans by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to build golf courses and hotels in state parks has filed a whistleblower lawsuit
Latin Times · Jun 11, 2025 Gavin Newsom Slams Ron DeSantis For Offering To Send National Guard Troops To L.A.: 'Attempt To Inflame An Already Chaotic Situation' California Gov. Gavin Newsom slammed his Florida counterpart Ron DeSantis for offering to send National Guard troops to L.A., saying the "guard were not needed in the first place"
The Independent UK · Jun 10, 2025 The Latest: Trump defends National Guard deployment as protests spread to other cities President Donald Trump is defending his decision to send Another 2,000 National Guard troops along with 700 Marines to Los Angeles, escalating a military presence local officials and Gov. Gavin Newsom don’t want and the police chief says creates logistical challenges for safely handling protests
Texas Observer · Jun 10, 2025 Reefer Madness Returns to Texas with Dan Patrick’s THC Ban If the governor signs SB 3 into law, thousands of jobs and billions in revenue could soon disappear.
The Independent UK · Jun 9, 2025 Florida agency tells newspaper to halt reporting angle on foundation associated with governor's wife Florida’s child welfare agency has sent a letter to a newspaper telling it to “cease and desist” its reporting on foster families for a story about a nonprofit associated with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wife
We Got This Covered · Jun 6, 2025 ‘Stood tall and took the hits’: DeSantis DOGE fundraising pitch accidentally lands in the middle of Trump-Musk divorce Perfect timing, as always.
We Got This Covered · Jun 6, 2025 ‘A betrayal of the voters’: DeSantis sides with Musk against Trump as Republican megabill splits the party down the middle The enemy of my enemy.
The Guardian - US · Jun 6, 2025 Republican senator employs aide fired by DeSantis over neo-Nazi imagery Nate Hochman, staffer for Eric Schmitt, also peddled far-right conspiracy theories as experts decry rise in extremism
We Got This Covered · Jun 5, 2025 ‘Republicans have created it’: Trump critic David Jolly switches parties to tackle Florida’s affordability crisis as governor They're not doing anything about it.
Roll Call · Jun 5, 2025 Former GOP Rep. David Jolly running for Florida governor as a Democrat - Roll Call Former Rep. David Jolly, who left the Republican Party during Donald Trump’s first term, is running for governor of Florida – as a Democrat.
Latin Times · Jun 5, 2025 Former Republican Rep. Launches Florida Governor Campaign As a Democrat: 'Different Candidate' Former Republican Rep. David Jolly is launching a Democratic campaign to be the next Florida governor. "Different race, different cycle, different candidate," he told Axios