Answering questions on SB 538 and the realities of extracurricular leaders being able to earn more when a new bill is signed into law.

The latest Legislative session is set to come to a close this week, though lawmakers have already filed hundreds of bills for consideration. But of these hundreds of bills, only a portion have actually been approved by both the state House and Senate.

Florida voters could be required to prove their citizenship at the ballot box, but not until after the 2026 elections, under a bill headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Governor Ron DeSantis will be holding a press conference in Jacksonville around 3:30 p.m.

Florida lawmakers wrapped up the regular legislative session Friday with no budget and plans to reconvene next month, ending what political experts called an “unproductive” session even as legislators approved more than 100 bills.

The Florida Senate unanimously approved legislation March 11 that amends the Jacksonville Aviation Authority charter, articulating the authority’s responsibility to attract business at Cecil Airport and to grow the former U.S. Navy base as an aerospace hub, as reported by our news partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

A major bill that helps address low pay for extracurricular leaders like coaches and toughens restrictions on rampant transfer issues has made it through the Legislature and will now head to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for his signature to make it a law.

Florida’s political map is back on the chopping block. Gov. Ron DeSantis pushes mid‑decade redistricting that could hand Republicans up to five new House seats and sideline Democrats for years. What’s at stake for 2026 — and for American democracy? Dr. Sam Wang from Princeton University, an expert on election law and gerrymandering, joins us to discuss on Politics & Power.

The push for better pay for coaches in the state and stronger guardrails for the Florida High School Athletic Association to enforce transfer restrictions passed another major hurdle on Monday afternoon.

President Donald Trump says questions about the war in Iran are “easy” compared to efforts to better regulate college sports.

Governor Ron DeSantis drew on his 2007–2008 Iraq service to argue that Iran and Iranian-backed militias were responsible for most U.S. casualties he witnessed there. “I’ve pointed out, for many, many years, that when I was serving in Iraq back in that critical time, 2007, 2008, the U.S. was incurring a lot of casualties at the time, and at the time I was over there, 90% of those were because of the Iranians.” DeSantis said.

Florida International University has launched an investigation into a group chat linked to a local GOP official that included violent racist slurs, antisemitic comments and misogynistic language.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 1 p.m. Thrusday at the James S. Page Governmental Complex in Yulee.

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the enforcement of an executive order issued last year by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that designates two Muslim groups as foreign terrorist organizations.

Immigration enforcement remains a central divisive issue as the 2026 midterm elections approach.

With the rising cost of living on many people’s minds these days, it’s not surprising that half of likely midterm election voters believe the most important issue Florida is facing is affordability, according to a recent poll from the Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) at the University of North Florida.

Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Bay County with the secretary of commerce on Tuesday at 1 p.m.

A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer with his own service weapon during a traffic stop has been executed in Florida.

James Aren Duckett, a former police officer convicted of the rape and murder of an 11-year-old girl in 1987, will be executed by lethal injection later this month after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed his death warrant Friday.

The governing board of the Los Angeles Unified School District will meet in a closed session a day after the FBI served search warrants at the district’s headquarters and the home of its superintendent.

During a news conference Wednesday in St. Augustine, News4JAX was able to ask Gov. Ron DeSantis about how he plans to improve affordability for Floridians.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue and plaque Wednesday honoring Frederick Douglass in the Plaza de la Constitución in St. Augustine.

The coming year will reveal how much risk Floridians are willing to accept for lower property taxes, whether they support replacing lost revenue with higher consumption or targeted taxes, and how they want to balance local autonomy with state oversight.

A man convicted of killing a 70-year-old grocery store owner has been put to death in Florida, becoming the second person executed by the state this year.

Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried discussed the party’s organizing strategy and challenges facing Democrats in Florida on This Week In Jacksonville.

The finish line is fast approaching on change for high school coaches in Florida for a path to better pay. I should say the first finish line. The next race will begin just about as soon as a pair of bills arrives on Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk for him to sign.

Florida lawmakers approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.

A partisan battle to redraw U.S. House districts is raging in some states, even though campaigning is underway.

The Florida Coaches Coalition had a whirlwind day at the state capital, making the rounds with lawmakers as it tries to get a potential game-changing bill that could boost coaching pay in the state across the finish line.

More than 50 people from 12 different animal advocacy organizations and shelters in Florida have signed a 197-page complaint, requesting the state launch a criminal investigation into the Union County Animal Control office.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted on Tuesday the state’s achievements in workforce education.

The latest Legislative session is underway in Florida, and lawmakers have already filed several proposals for cutting property taxes statewide.

A federal law requires new cars to include technology that detects drunk or impaired driving, but regulators still have not cleared it.

Akshay Bhatia and Ryo Hisatsune share the lead at the AT&T Pebble Beach Pro-Am after two days of low scoring.

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred is optimistic that major leaguers will be able to participate in the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.

Attorneys say detainees at Florida’s “Alligator Alcatraz” still struggle to reach their lawyers, despite state claims that access problems are fixed.

Oklahoma has carried out its first execution of the year on a man convicted of killing two men in a drive-by shooting.

Chris Gotterup has come a long way in the last year.

Man convicted of killing a traveling salesman has become the first person executed in Florida this year.

A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a 1989 robbery has become the first person executed in Florida this year.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced that he sent a “criminal subpoena” to the administration of Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan, questioning the city’s immigration enforcement.

Starting Friday, all driver’s license knowledge and skills examinations will be administered exclusively in English across the state of Florida.

A lawsuit claims Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lacks the authority to call a special session to redraw congressional maps mid-decade.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis will be in Lake Worth Beach on Thursday to hold a news conference.

A controversial hologram that stood at the Jacksonville International Airport for months has been removed after the agreement between the city and the airport expired on Sunday, according to Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan.

Republicans and Democrats in some states are redrawing U.S. House districts to gain an advantage in the upcoming midterm elections.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Tuesday morning in Tampa.

Secretary of State Cory Bryd’s Department of State had posted that “All twenty-two active proposed constitutional amendments by initiative petitions failed to meet the requirements of Florida law for placement on the 2026 General Election ballot.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis nominated on Friday three people for appointment and one for reappointment to the Jacksonville Transportation Authority board of directors, according to News4JAX partners at the Jacksonville Daily Record.

North Carolina and South Carolina have become two hot spots for growth in the United States.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Friday morning to talk about the state’s “America 250″ celebrations that are planned for this year.

A man convicted of fatally shooting a police officer during a traffic stop is set to be Florida’s third execution of 2026.

Detainees have been pepper-sprayed on at least two occasions at a Florida immigration detention center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” since opening this past September.

Detainees have been pepper-sprayed on at least two occasions at a Florida immigration detention center, dubbed “Deportation Depot,” since opening this past September.

U.S. senators are increasingly looking to leave Washington for leadership roles in their home states.

Anti-tax advocates are pushing to eliminate property taxes for homeowners.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday morning in Valrico.

Two former detainees at a Florida immigration center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” testified they faced punishment for seeking legal advice.

Gov. Greg Abbott ordered Texas universities and state agencies on Tuesday to halt new H-1B visa petitions until next year.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will give remarks on Tuesday morning at the Florida Sheriffs’ Association 2026 Winter Conference in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted on Monday their efforts to improve the safety and integrity of the food supply across the state.

Jacksonville attorney and Republican candidate for governor Paul Renner pointed to a simple but critical problem: costs have risen faster than wages while discussing affordability.

A man convicted of killing a Tampa Bay-area grocery store owner during a robbery is set to become Florida’s second execution of 2026.

As the Florida Senate continues to ponder an approach to lowering property taxes, House committees on Thursday advanced two tax-cut proposals that could go before voters.

Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Idaho State Capitol Building in Boise.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he owes Indiana Gov. Mike Braun some key lime pie and stone crabs after losing a bet.

Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Pinellas Park with the Florida commissioner of education on Tuesday.

Nassau County officially responded on Monday, days after Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier spoke out against the county’s bid to substantially increase impact fees and questioned Uthmeier’s position.

Jay Collins, Florida’s lieutenant governor and gubernatorial candidate, recently discussed his top policy priorities and views on key issues in an interview on This Week in Jacksonville. Collins emphasized three main priorities: “economy, education, and safety and security in the community.”

The City of Jacksonville said one of its employees has been placed on administrative leave after she posted a video on Wednesday talking about recent reports of increased presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents across the area.

Congressman Byron Donalds was the first major candidate to enter the race and earned an endorsement from President Donald Trump early in his campaign.

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is speaking out against Nassau County’s bid to substantially increase impact fees, ruling that the area’s recent population growth doesn’t qualify as “extraordinary circumstances” needed to exceed state limits, according to Uthmeier’s letter.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced on Thursday the launch of the first carbon ion therapy program in the country to treat cancer.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ term ends this year, and several candidates are already busy with their campaigns to replace him — including one man who’s promising a 50% “Sin Tax.”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered his final State of the State address on Tuesday morning.

A contentious debate over property taxes is at the heart of this year’s legislative session, which is set to begin Tuesday in Tallahassee.

Just one day before Florida’s 2026 legislative session begins in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a notable decrease in statewide homeowners’ insurance premiums, which comes as the governor prepares for his “State of the State Address,” which is scheduled for Tuesday. In response, Jacksonville-based State Representative Angie Nixon held an online rebuttal to the governor’s press conference. Joined by healthcare workers, parents, and former Florida representatives, Nixon argued that the governor’s policies are not benefiting working families in Florida.

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he’s running for governor in 2026, hoping to take over for term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that Citizens Property Insurance Corp., the state-backed insurer of last resort, will give policyholders a rate reduction.

A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a robbery is set to become Florida’s first execution of 2026.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis will hold a news conference Friday morning in Bartow.

Officials in about one-third of the states have considered revising their U.S. House districts since President Donald Trump called for mid-decade redistricting.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida’s legislature to redraw congressional districts.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he will issue a proclamation to convene a special session of the Florida Legislature to redistrict Florida’s congressional map.

Florida lawmakers next week will start the 2026 legislative session. With hundreds of bills filed for consideration during the session, here are 10 issues to watch.

The Florida Attorney General’s Office is “seriously” considering bringing a state case against Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed his support for a bill that seeks to ban insider stock trading among members of Congress.

Florida is waiting for federal approval to open a third immigration detention center in the Panhandle.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed his support for the Trump administration’s capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday almost 3,000 undocumented immigrants have been flown out of Baker County’s “Deportation Depot” since it opened in early September.

As Florida’s legislative session begins, Clay County leaders Ted Yoho and Sam Garrison shared their perspectives on the proposed property tax repeal and other key issues facing the region.

College football Hall of Famer Urban Meyer has been appointed to the board of trustees at New College in Sarasota.

From changing vaccine requirements to eliminating property taxes, the upcoming Florida Legislative Session is expected to be a hectic 60 days for state lawmakers.

Alligator Alcatraz. Guns. Social media. Legal battles about those and myriad other Florida issues remain unresolved heading into 2026. Here are 10 big legal issues to watch in the coming year

Florida is known for making headlines across the country, and 2025 was no exception.

After a license plate law went into effect back in October, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has made his opinion clear on any future legislation for license plates.

Florida’s Supreme Court has upheld a state law allowing nonunanimous juries to sentence people to death.

A federal judge has denied a request to close an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades known as “Alligator Alcatraz.”.