State Government

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a measure that will bolster self-defense arguments for people who kill bears on their property.

Nicole Payne, Hillsborough Black Chamber of Commerce President, talks the historic nature of  election participation and quality-of-life issues in Florida and the county. News updates and analysis. Listen in archives.

By: Jim Saunders with News Service of Florida TALLAHASSEE — After reaching a development deal, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday ended a legal fight about whether Florida unconstitutionally retaliated against the company because...

Debate over HB 87 continues. The Sierra Club of Florida and others want Gov. DeSantis to veto the bill

A book about banning books is banned. St . Pete discusses the proposed new Rays stadium. Meanwhile, DeSantis wants to defeat two Nov. ballots.

Florida is focusing on crime. St. Pete has a new Youth Care program for young felonies. And Florida jails are using cards to solve unsolved cases.

Tiffany Watson and Krystal Rodriguez join Keto Nord and Walter L Smith II Tax Pro Tiffany and entrepreneur Krystal join the Forum for community updates and announcements. Listen to full program in archives.

The Legislature on Friday formally sent a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis that is aimed at allowing people to kill bears in self-defense.

A meeting next week of Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet has been pushed back a day.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will “bring (the budget) in for landing very soon.”

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed nine bills, including one to require people selling residential properties to disclose past flooding to buyers.

Florida Republicans are so afraid of climate change that they've passed a law to never speak of it. As Florida is on fire, underwater, and unaffordable, our state government is rolling back climate change legislation...