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Ron DeSantis

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Plaintiffs allege “inhumane manipulation” in Florida’s migrant flights case

Attorneys argue that a class-action lawsuit should move forward against Gov. Ron DeSantis over migrant flights in 2022.
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Florida targets China investments

The state's Investment Advisory Council directs portfolio managers to lower China exposure in the Florida Retirement System Investment Plan.
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A trial on Florida’s social media law is set for 2026

Tech-industry groups are challenging the constitutionality of Florida's social media law on First Amendment grounds.
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A bill is back in Florida to protect farmworker housing after it was vetoed by DeSantis

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a proposal aimed at providing housing for migrant farmworkers; a bill back for the 2025 legislative session.
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The National Guard will continue to work at Florida prisons

Ron DeSantis issued an initial executive order in September 2022 to activate National Guard members because of staffing shortages at prisons.
Jimmy Patronis

Twelve people are running to replace Matt Gaetz in Florida’s 1st Congressional District

Ten Republicans will battle in a Jan. 28 special primary election as they seek to replace former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz, R-FL.

The race to replace Matt Gaetz in congress gets crowded

Candidates qualified in Congressional District 1 include Republicans Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis & state Rep. Joel Rudman.
Hillsborough County State Attorney candidates Mark Ober Andrew Warren

Andrew Warren will continue the court battle over his suspension by Ron DeSantis

Ousted Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren isn’t giving up on a court battle seeking vindication for his suspension.
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Backroom Briefing: Chatter surrounds reports of Ron DeSantis as Secretary of Defense

Reports have swirled that President-elect Donald Trump will replace his nominee for defense secretary with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Jimmy Patronis

Jimmy Patronis seeks to replace Matt Gaetz and is endorsed by Donald Trump

Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis will run for a Northwest Florida congressional seat vacated by former U.S. Rep. Matt Gaetz.
Randy Fine

Special elections are set for the Mike Waltz seat in Congress; Donald Trump has endorsed Randy Fine

Trump has endorsed state Sen. Randy Fine, a Brevard County Republican, to succeed Waltz, who submitted his resignation from Congress.
Matt Gaetz

Special elections set to replace Matt Gaetz in Congress

Candidates who have already announced they intend to seek the post include Michelle Salzman, Joel Rudman and Keith Gross.
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