The Tackling and Reforming Unlawful Migration Policy Act, also known as the TRUMP Act, passed Tuesday night in a special session called by DeSantis. The Republican governor called the immigration bill "weak" when he announced his intention to veto the legislation.
Florida farmers impacted by winter storm could get relief funding to restore, repair, or replace essential physical property that were damaged.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis promised Wednesday to veto a sweeping immigration bill, in the latest escalation of a statehouse showdown between the governor and the state's Republican legislative leadership, who have sparred over whose proposals would best carry out President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown.
A handful of Tallahassee residents are still without power following a recent winter storm. The rare event swept through the Panhandle and parts of the Big Bend. WFSU News spoke with one woman who says she’s been in the dark for a week and is now living out of a hotel.
"The veto pen is ready," he posted on X Wednesday, after having telegraphed earlier this week that the bill was doomed.
Gov. Ron DeSantis boasted of Florida's high school graduation rate in early January, which edged to 89.7% in 2024, a slight increase from the 2023 rate at 88%. But at the same time, Leon County's graduation rate dropped from 86.1% in 2023 to 85.1% in 2024.
After defying Governor DeSantis’ call for a special session, Republican lawmakers have a math problem when it comes to overriding his veto.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV) - Imagine transferring somewhere your senior season, and not only do you fit right in, you’re making a huge impact. That’s the story for North Florida Christian 6′10 center Jed Dickens. It’s safe to say his presence has been noted.
It's also worth noting that Atkins played a big role in the recruitment of five-star offensive lineman Solomon Thomas, who flipped from Florida State to LSU during the Early Signing Period. Now, he'll get to coach the blue-chip prospect in Baton Rouge.
After six years of being stomped on by Gov. Ron DeSantis, his fellow Republicans in the Legislature finally stood up to him on Monday.
Warming temperatures and abundant sunlight — ice and snow’s biggest enemies — should soon melt most of the frozen precipitation that fell on Tallahassee.