/tags/your-florida Your Florida en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:49:25 GMT /government-politics/2026-07-01/why-desantis-vetoed-a-prison-upgrade-plan-and-correctional-officer-raises Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a bipartisan plan to fund prison upgrades and said lawmakers tied it to correctional officer pay raises in a "D.C. swamp game." The move also wiped out those raises. Here's what you need to know. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 21:49:25 GMT /government-politics/2026-07-01/why-desantis-vetoed-a-prison-upgrade-plan-and-correctional-officer-raises Douglas Soule /government-politics/2026-07-01/new-laws-going-into-effect-in-florida-july-1 It's an important day in the Sunshine State. Not only does the 2026-27 budget go into effect, but so does a bunch of legislation covering safety, the environment, healthcare, education and more. Wed, 01 Jul 2026 09:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-07-01/new-laws-going-into-effect-in-florida-july-1 Meghan Bowman /government-politics/2026-06-30/desantis-signs-florida-budget-what-did-he-veto Gov. Ron DeSantis says the 2026-27 budget continues a trend of declining state spending. Democrats say his nearly $810 million in line item vetoes disproportionately targets their districts. Tue, 30 Jun 2026 07:33:20 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-30/desantis-signs-florida-budget-what-did-he-veto Douglas Soule /government-politics/2026-06-29/how-lobbying-campaign-donations-shaped-florida-transportation-law A little-noticed provision in a new Florida transportation law changes how new vehicle brands can enter the state's market. A journalist explains his reporting on the contributions behind it. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:15:38 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-29/how-lobbying-campaign-donations-shaped-florida-transportation-law Douglas Soule /government-politics/2026-06-29/despite-its-imminent-closure-attorneys-suing-to-close-alligator-alcatraz-say-the-fights-not-over Nearly a year to the day since it opened, the immigration detention center in the Everglades is empty. But attorneys on the case to shut it down said the work is not done yet. Mon, 29 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-29/despite-its-imminent-closure-attorneys-suing-to-close-alligator-alcatraz-say-the-fights-not-over Meghan Bowman /government-politics/2026-06-25/how-artificial-intelligence-is-shaping-2026-election-season AI and deepfakes have gotten so good, experts say it's hard to figure out what's real. This election season, as more campaigns turn to AI-generated video ads, it'll be important to fact-check what you see and hear. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:10:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-25/how-artificial-intelligence-is-shaping-2026-election-season Meghan Bowman /government-politics/2026-06-25/common-ground-john-morgan-announces-name-new-political-party The Common Ground Party could be coming to a ballot near you, if Morgan's effort takes off. Thu, 25 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-25/common-ground-john-morgan-announces-name-new-political-party Douglas Soule /government-politics/2026-06-24/what-issues-drive-your-vote-november-let-us-know This election, WUSF wants to know what issues are important to you. Join the conversation by filling out the form below. Wed, 24 Jun 2026 19:08:02 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-24/what-issues-drive-your-vote-november-let-us-know Meghan Bowman /sports/2026-06-23/florida-launches-probe-of-major-league-baseball-over-bible-verses-on-pride-caps Attorney General James Uthmeier's investigation follows a similar response from the DOJ after three San Francisco pitchers were warned for writing over the rainbow-colored logos. Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMT /sports/2026-06-23/florida-launches-probe-of-major-league-baseball-over-bible-verses-on-pride-caps Rick Mayer /government-politics/2026-06-22/florida-gun-waiting-period-could-end-state-ag-sides-challengers Florida's three-day waiting period for most gun purchases could soon end. The NRA and others are suing over the requirement, and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is siding with them. Mon, 22 Jun 2026 09:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-06-22/florida-gun-waiting-period-could-end-state-ag-sides-challengers Douglas Soule