Florida court wonโt reinstate prosecutor removed by DeSantis for refusal to prosecute abortion cases
The Florida Supreme Court has refused to reinstate a Florida prosecutor who was removed by Gov. Ron DeSantis after making comments opposing prosecutions for abortions or gender-affirming health care.
Florida sues Cardona, claims college accreditation rules threaten stateโs federal funding
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Ybor City to announce a lawsuit filed in federal court pitting the state against U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona and others over Floridaโs free choice, or lack thereof, regarding college accreditation agencies.
Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back
A federal judge has ruled that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the First Amendment and the Florida Constitution by removing an elected state prosecutor, but that the federal courts lack the power to reinstate him because the case centered on state law.
Trial over Florida Gov. DeSantisโ removal of prosecutor on abortion ends
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wasnโt seeking political retaliation when he removed a prosecutor over abortion and transgender views, but simply wanted to ensure state law would be enforced, the governorโs attorney told a federal judge Thursday.
Arson suspect shot by deputies, captured after chase on I-4 in Polk and Hillsborough counties, sheriff says
A 30-year old Lakeland man faces multiple charges after he attempted to start a house fire in Lakeland and then led deputies on a chase that made its way onto Interstate 4, closing parts of the highway on Sunday, according to Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd.
Florida lawmaker sues campaign manager, former DeSantis spokesman over explicit texts
State Rep. Jackie Toledo, a Tampa Republican who lost a primary bid for a congressional seat in August, has filed a lawsuit accusing campaign manager Fred Piccolo โ a former spokesman for Gov. Ron DeSantis โ of sending her โunwanted, unsolicited, inappropriate and grossly offensive harassing text messages and images.โ
โThatโs not my dad:โ Video shows Florida deputy catch man accused of stealing truck with 2 children inside
A fast-acting Florida deputy pursued and arrested a man accused of driving away in a stolen truck with two children inside on Monday, body camera video posted by the Hillsborough County Sherriffโs Office shows.
DeSantis seeks dismissal of suit by suspended prosecutor
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a federal judge to throw out a free speech lawsuit filed by a Democratic prosecutor he suspended from office over statements about not pursuing criminal charges in abortion, transgender rights and certain low-level cases.