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Personal news: Today’s my last day at The Associated Press. I’m moving to Tallahassee to join USA TODAY Florida-Network as a First Amendment reporter, focused on its challenges and restrictions in a state at the forefront of debate on the amendment’s freedoms. Send tips to [email protected]

A new law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis has become a reservoir of praise and contention. Some say it protects boater access. Others say it limits spring protections. wusf.org/environment/20…

Federal regulators have tentatively approved what would be the first large-scale fish farm in the Gulf, offshore from Sarasota County. Opposition is coming from people who say the project could be harmful to wild fish. Read more: wusf.org/environment/20…

ICE alongside Florida Highway Patrol are rounding up illegal immigrants from a construction site in Tallahassee. People are being handcuffed and placed inside a converted school bus. So far roughly 15 people have been shuffled into the bus. Tallahassee Democrat

They’re yelling “hey we’re full!” As they load another detained person in the bus.

People who abuse and abandon animals will face more penalties in Florida under a new law. They'll also be put on a public database. wusf.org/politics-issue…

Gov. Ron DeSantis touts Florida's higher education system. But, as a string of new presidents are selected, some worry about his influence in a process they say is too secretive. wusf.org/education/2025…

Full story: floridaphoenix.com/2025/05/30/cub…

We have a Florida budget update! “The negotiated agreement includes $2.25 billion in recurring revenue reductions. This will include the elimination of the business rent tax ($900 million), permanent sales tax exemptions targeted towards Florida families ($350 million), and debt

Last year, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation aimed at speeding up the process of removing “squatters” from residential locations. On Monday, he signed a pair of bills expanding that focus to commercial properties and hotels. Read more: wusf.org/politics-issue…

The admin of Ron DeSantis sends a newspaper a cease-and-desist demand over Hope Florida reporting.

PEN America, a First Amendment advocacy group, has just weighed in on the cease-and-desist letter sent to a Florida reporter. "This is a textbook case of prior restraint: an unconstitutional attempt by the state of Florida to stop news reporting before a story is published."

NEW: The fired state employee who leaked plans to develop nine Florida state parks is suing the DeSantis admin for retaliation In the lawsuit, James Gaddis alleges he was directed to keep the park plans secret (Tallahassee Democrat first reported) tampabay.com/news/environme…

Every spring, Sopchoppy, Florida becomes the unofficial capital of worm grunting — a quirky tradition where locals coax earthworms to the surface by vibrating the ground. The worms, mostly used as fishing bait, are prized by anglers. Worm grunting helps collect them quickly and

Florida officials are issuing warnings in advance of weekend protests against President Donald Trump, with Attorney General James Uthmeier saying, "We are not California." wusf.org/politics-issue…

NEW: The Hope Florida Foundation gave away free rooms and other perks to dozens of DeSantis administration and campaign staffers last year. Some lawmakers, too. The charity was apparently unaware those gifts are supposed to be reported. tampabay.com/news/florida-p…

This is easily the largest protest in Tallahassee since President Donald Trump took office. #NoKingsProtest started in front of the Florida Historic Capitol at 10 a.m. and there’s already hundreds.

A note: The Florida Legislature passed a bill this session that would conceal the home addresses of elected officials. If signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, it takes effect July 1. flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2…

Today (well, tonight) is the big day: Florida has a budget — and lawmakers in town to vote on it. wusf.org/politics-issue…

U.S. judge Kathleen Williams finds AG James Uthmeier in contempt of court after he disobeyed her court order blocking a new state immigration law. She quotes Humpty Dumpty.