‘The game is over:’ 40 illegal gambling operations taken down in ‘first-of-its-kind’ sting in Central Florida
Read full article: ‘The game is over:’ 40 illegal gambling operations taken down in ‘first-of-its-kind’ sting in Central FloridaFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier will be joined by several Central Florida sheriffs at a news conference in Titusville.
Florida man used taco seasoning in $10K trading-card theft scheme, officials say
Read full article: Florida man used taco seasoning in $10K trading-card theft scheme, officials sayA Florida man is accused of stealing upwards of $10,000 worth of trading cards at self-checkouts by scanning seasoning packets in their place, according to the Palm Beach Sheriff’s Office and statewide prosecutors.
Orange-Osceola state attorney challenges funding cuts impacting domestic violence victim support
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney challenges funding cuts impacting domestic violence victim supportOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell will hold a news conference from her office in downtown Orlando.
Florida authorities dismantle cargo-theft operation that caused $7.8M in losses
Read full article: Florida authorities dismantle cargo-theft operation that caused $7.8M in lossesSix people are now facing grand-theft charges related to an organized cargo-theft operation for at least 32 cargo-theft incidents and a vessel theft across Orange, Osceola, Volusia, Broward, Polk and St. Lucie counties.
‘We’ll send you packing:’ Florida AG takes aim at yet another nurse after controversial video
Read full article: ‘We’ll send you packing:’ Florida AG takes aim at yet another nurse after controversial videoFor the third time in recent weeks, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is putting a nurse in his crosshairs.
Florida attorney general joins statewide prosecutors, law enforcement for remarks on drug-trafficking convictions
Read full article: Florida attorney general joins statewide prosecutors, law enforcement for remarks on drug-trafficking convictionsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference at the Florida State Capitol to discuss the convictions of two people accused in what he described as a large-scale drug-trafficking operation.
No citizen initiatives on 2026 Florida ballot, including marijuana amendment, state says
Read full article: No citizen initiatives on 2026 Florida ballot, including marijuana amendment, state saysFlorida's secretary of state says none of the 22 citizen initiatives proposed for the 2026 ballot got enough verified petitions to make it, including the recreational marijuana amendment. But the initiative's organizers say Byrd's statement is premature.
‘I hope you f****** rip:’ Florida nurse loses license over viral TikTok video
Read full article: ‘I hope you f****** rip:’ Florida nurse loses license over viral TikTok videoAfter a Florida nurse lost her job over a viral TikTok video, state records show she’s now had her license taken away, as well.
‘Glad she lost her job:’ Florida AG calls for nurse to lose license over TikTok video
Read full article: ‘Glad she lost her job:’ Florida AG calls for nurse to lose license over TikTok videoAfter a nurse lost her job this month, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is now calling for her license to be removed.
Florida attorney general touts 46 new investigations into marijuana amendment petitions
Read full article: Florida attorney general touts 46 new investigations into marijuana amendment petitionsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced this week a major escalation in an ongoing election fraud investigation led by the Office of Statewide Prosecution, citing dozens of new criminal investigations tied to petition activity connected to a marijuana ballot initiative.
Florida’s Black lawmakers denounce attorney general’s racial law opinion as damaging political stunt
Read full article: Florida’s Black lawmakers denounce attorney general’s racial law opinion as damaging political stuntFlorida's Republican attorney general is questioning the constitutionality of state laws supporting minority contracting and diverse appointments.
Monique Worrell marks first year back in office with focus on mental health, justice system reforms
Read full article: Monique Worrell marks first year back in office with focus on mental health, justice system reformsOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell says the event will mark her first year back in office.
Florida woman said ‘she was ready to fight’ moments before punching trooper, kicking ICE officer: arrest report
Read full article: Florida woman said ‘she was ready to fight’ moments before punching trooper, kicking ICE officer: arrest reportA woman challenged law enforcement during a traffic stop in Jacksonville last week, telling them “she was ready to fight,” moments before she punched a trooper and kicked an ICE officer in a nearby parking lot, according to her arrest report.
Florida woman faces multiple charges after ‘punching trooper in the face’ during ICE encounter, AG says
Read full article: Florida woman faces multiple charges after ‘punching trooper in the face’ during ICE encounter, AG saysA woman was arrested Tuesday after she punched a Florida Highway Patrol trooper in the face during an encounter with ICE agents on Beach Boulevard, according to the state's attorney general.
Here’s where the state of Florida stands on recreational marijuana
Read full article: Here’s where the state of Florida stands on recreational marijuanaAttorney General James Uthmeier and two major business groups have urged the Florida Supreme Court to reject a proposed recreational-marijuana constitutional amendment.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces over 10,000 arrests in ‘Operation Tidal Wave’
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces over 10,000 arrests in ‘Operation Tidal Wave’Last year, Florida passed legislation requiring state and local law enforcement to participate in immigration enforcement and to enter into 287(g) agreements with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcry
Read full article: Florida's capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves' graves, despite outcryLocal officials in Florida’s capital city have voted to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the graves of enslaved people to a once-segregated country club.
Florida files official lawsuit against Roblox, accuses company of failing to protect minors
Read full article: Florida files official lawsuit against Roblox, accuses company of failing to protect minorsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier accuses Roblox of knowingly facilitating a virtual environment that makes it easy for sexual predators to prey on, groom, and abuse children, while marketing the platform in Florida to children as a fun and safe place to play and interact.
‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on children
Read full article: ‘Sick procedures:’ Florida announces lawsuit over trans treatments on childrenOn Tuesday, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that his office filed a lawsuit over what he dubbed “mutilating children.”
‘Fake pronouns:’ Florida’s education leader is putting this teacher in his crosshairs
Read full article: ‘Fake pronouns:’ Florida’s education leader is putting this teacher in his crosshairsLast week, Florida's education commissioner filed an official complaint against a teacher over her use of an unusual title.
Florida House aims again to lower gun-buying age
Read full article: Florida House aims again to lower gun-buying ageThe bill would reverse a decision made by the Legislature and then-Gov. Rick Scott to increase the minimum gun-purchase age after the 2018 mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. Nikolas Cruz, then 19, used a semi-automatic rifle to kill 17 people at the school.
Florida fires back in smoke shop product fight
Read full article: Florida fires back in smoke shop product fightAttorney General James Uthmeier is asking an administrative law judge to toss out a challenge to an emergency rule banning the sale and manufacture of a concentrated byproduct of kratom, known as 7-OH.
‘Operation Home for the Holidays’ rescues 122 children in abuse, neglect, exploitation cases
Read full article: ‘Operation Home for the Holidays’ rescues 122 children in abuse, neglect, exploitation casesFlorida officials announced the successful completion of “Operation Home for the Holidays,” a massive rescue effort that safely recovered 122 children across multiple states, making it one of the largest child-recovery operations in U.S. history.
‘Safer than Tylenol:’ Florida sues Planned Parenthood over abortion drugs
Read full article: ‘Safer than Tylenol:’ Florida sues Planned Parenthood over abortion drugsFlorida's attorney general has filed a lawsuit against Planned Parenthood, accusing the group of deceptively marketing abortion drugs for profit.
New ‘insanity’ proposal after man who fatally stabbed child moved next to Marion County elementary school
Read full article: New ‘insanity’ proposal after man who fatally stabbed child moved next to Marion County elementary schoolAfter a Kentucky man who fatally stabbed a 6-year-old was released from prison early and moved to Central Florida, the state’s attorney general is now pushing for changes to the state’s “insanity defense.”
Woman takes plea deal in Orlando road rage case amid Florida AG and state attorney controversy
Read full article: Woman takes plea deal in Orlando road rage case amid Florida AG and state attorney controversyA woman has pleaded no contest to an aggravated battery charge in connection with a deadly road rage shooting in Orlando.
‘Support for nonsense:’ Florida teacher condemned after using ‘Mx.’ prefix
Read full article: ‘Support for nonsense:’ Florida teacher condemned after using ‘Mx.’ prefixA letter issued to the district school board claims that the “Mx.” pronoun — reportedly pronounced “mix” — was intended to obfuscate the teacher’s gender.
Florida issues criminal subpoenas against Roblox over allegations of aiding sexual predators
Read full article: Florida issues criminal subpoenas against Roblox over allegations of aiding sexual predatorsThe Florida attorney general has issued new criminal subpoenas against online gaming platform Roblox, a new step in accusing the company of not doing enough to stop child predators from using the game.
Orange-Osceola state attorney says Florida fabricating pretext for her 2nd ‘political removal’
Read full article: Orange-Osceola state attorney says Florida fabricating pretext for her 2nd ‘political removal’Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell sent letters to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis demanding an end to what she calls a campaign of misinformation that “seeks to manufacture a pretext” for suspending her a second time.
Kentucky man connected to killing of child arrested in Central Florida as White House weighs in
Read full article: Kentucky man connected to killing of child arrested in Central Florida as White House weighs inDeputies said that 42-year-old Ronald Exantus was found living near a Marion County elementary school after he stabbed a 6-year-old to death nearly a decade ago.
Florida attorney general, Orange-Osceola state attorney in back-and-forth over shooter’s sentencing
Read full article: Florida attorney general, Orange-Osceola state attorney in back-and-forth over shooter’s sentencingOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell is once again in a back-and-forth with Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, this time over the sentencing of a man who shot at his ex-girlfriend in a drive-thru.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joins federal, state officials for 287(g) remarks in Tallahassee
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joins federal, state officials for 287(g) remarks in TallahasseeFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at the Florida Sheriff’s Association Headquarters in Tallahassee.
‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticisms
Read full article: ‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticismsOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Friday will hold a news conference to discuss an increase in road-rage cases.
‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticisms
Read full article: ‘His ignorance is loud:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell responds to Florida attorney general’s criticismsOrange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell on Friday will hold a news conference to discuss an increase in road-rage cases.
Florida to open portal to report threats, revoke teacher licenses over social media posts
Read full article: Florida to open portal to report threats, revoke teacher licenses over social media postsDrawing on recent attacks, including the killing of Charlie Kirk, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier on Monday announced a new portal to report political threats in the state.
With Florida’s ban gone, where gun owners can - and can’t - openly carry
Read full article: With Florida’s ban gone, where gun owners can - and can’t - openly carryOsceola County Sheriff Chris Blackmon says you should expect to see more people carrying guns openly in public. Here’s where you can and cannot openly carry firearms in Florida.
Florida leaders react after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk killed
Read full article: Florida leaders react after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk killedOn Wednesday afternoon, Florida leaders came out to provide their thoughts after conservative influencer Charlie Kirk was killed during a college event at Utah Valley University.
Florida attorney criticizes Monique Worrell’s prosecution of woman in deadly Orlando road rage shooting
Read full article: Florida attorney criticizes Monique Worrell’s prosecution of woman in deadly Orlando road rage shootingFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier is urging the Orange-Osceola state attorney to withdraw the prosecution against a woman charged with murder after a deadly road rage incident, arguing that he believes she acted in self-defense.
Florida Attorney General discusses statewide diesel theft operation
Read full article: Florida Attorney General discusses statewide diesel theft operationFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier will hold a news conference at a jail in Tampa to discuss the dismantling of a large-scale diesel theft operation.
Winter Springs man arrested after Florida marijuana proposal fails to pass
Read full article: Winter Springs man arrested after Florida marijuana proposal fails to passA Winter Springs man has been arrested after an amendment on Florida’s ballots last year failed to pass, according to the Attorney General’s Office.
Florida teacher under fire by state over ‘Dictator’ award given to student
Read full article: Florida teacher under fire by state over ‘Dictator’ award given to studentFlorida leaders targeted an Alachua County teacher on Thursday after accusations arose of a student being targeted over his political beliefs.
‘What we’re entitled to:’ DeSantis administration petitions Census Bureau over additional congressional seat
Read full article: ‘What we’re entitled to:’ DeSantis administration petitions Census Bureau over additional congressional seatFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Attorney General James Uthmeier held a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Palm Beach County outlining why he believes Florida was undercounted in the 2020 Census.
Florida sues textbook publishers over millions in alleged overcharges to school districts
Read full article: Florida sues textbook publishers over millions in alleged overcharges to school districtsFlorida is taking textbook publishers to court over allegations they overcharged school districts, including Osceola County, by millions of dollars.
This drug is now banned from Florida in new emergency order
Read full article: This drug is now banned from Florida in new emergency orderFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier filed an emergency rule on Wednesday to designate a certain drug as a Schedule I controlled substance in the state, according to his office.
Some Florida officers are continuing to charge people under halted immigration law
Read full article: Some Florida officers are continuing to charge people under halted immigration lawSome law enforcement officers are continuing to charge people under a Florida law that bans people living in the U.S. illegally from entering the state, even though a federal judge has halted enforcement of the law while it’s challenged in court.
Orange County Commission OKs ICE addendum on transporting migrants
Read full article: Orange County Commission OKs ICE addendum on transporting migrantsState auditors are scheduled to arrive at the Orange County Administration Building Tuesday to begin an on-site review of county financial records, particularly expenses related to diversity programs and a new multicultural center.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE addendum after war of words with Florida attorney general
Read full article: Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE addendum after war of words with Florida attorney generalOrange County’s mayor signed an addendum that would allow county jail officials to transport immigration detainees to ICE facilities, despite a public war of words with Florida’s attorney general over the addendum.
DeSantis highlights Florida immigration enforcement, addresses Orange County mayor in Orlando remarks
Read full article: DeSantis highlights Florida immigration enforcement, addresses Orange County mayor in Orlando remarksFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Orlando to laud the Florida Highway Patrol’s ongoing role in President Donald Trump’s mass deportation effort and to announce a new FHP initiative for that purpose.
‘I said what I said:’ Orange County mayor stands by comments on Florida attorney general over immigration
Read full article: ‘I said what I said:’ Orange County mayor stands by comments on Florida attorney general over immigrationOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings is standing by comments he made about the Florida attorney general’s age and experience, a day after the two clashed over immigration enforcement.
Orange County mayor pushes back on Florida attorney general’s demands on immigrant detainees, discusses DOGE audit
Read full article: Orange County mayor pushes back on Florida attorney general’s demands on immigrant detainees, discusses DOGE auditOrange County Mayor Jerry Demings did not hold back when discussing a letter the county received from Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier.
Florida attorney general demands Orange County agree to transport immigrants to ICE facilities
Read full article: Florida attorney general demands Orange County agree to transport immigrants to ICE facilitiesFlorida’s Attorney General is warning Orange County leaders: sign the amended ICE agreement and transport detainees, or else.
8 arrested in $8.8M scheme targeting hundreds across US, Florida sheriff says
Read full article: 8 arrested in $8.8M scheme targeting hundreds across US, Florida sheriff saysPolk County Sheriff Grady Judd will join Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and other officials to discuss the arrests of eight people in a multimillion-dollar fraud case.
Execution date set for man who abducted woman from a Florida insurance office and killed her
Read full article: Execution date set for man who abducted woman from a Florida insurance office and killed herA man who abducted a woman from a Florida insurance office and killed her is scheduled for execution in Florida under a death warrant signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service says
Read full article: System over Florida has potential to develop into tropical depression, weather service saysA weather system moving across Florida wasn’t even a tropical something but it has the potential to develop into a tropical depression as it moves across the Gulf later in the week.
Florida airports must report on ‘weather modification activities,’ attorney general says
Read full article: Florida airports must report on ‘weather modification activities,’ attorney general saysStarting Oct. 1, all Florida public airports must submit reports to the state regarding weather modification activities, and on Monday, Attorney General James Uthmeier made sure the airports knew he would be watching.
Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in the US illegally
Read full article: Supreme Court keeps hold on Florida immigration law aimed at people in the US illegallyThe Supreme Court has refused to allow Florida to enforce an immigration law making it a crime for people who are living in the U.S. illegally to enter the state.
Republican donors and Florida's hurricane know-how helped build 'Alligator Alcatraz' so quickly
Read full article: Republican donors and Florida's hurricane know-how helped build 'Alligator Alcatraz' so quicklyFlorida has converted an isolated airport in the Everglades into a massive immigration detention center called "Alligator Alcatraz."
First immigration detainees arrive at Florida center in the Everglades
Read full article: First immigration detainees arrive at Florida center in the EvergladesThe first group of immigrants has arrived at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”.
Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center is set to receive its first group of immigrants
Read full article: Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' detention center is set to receive its first group of immigrantsThe first group of immigrants are set to arrive at a new detention center deep in the Florida Everglades that officials have dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.”.
Environmental groups sue to stop ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Florida migrant center
Read full article: Environmental groups sue to stop ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Florida migrant centerEnvironmental groups Friday filed a federal lawsuit seeking to halt construction and operation of a detention center for undocumented immigrants that has been dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” saying it threatens ecologically sensitive areas and species in the surrounding Everglades and Big Cypress National Preserve.
DHS secretary praises Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' plan as agency expands immigration detention
Read full article: DHS secretary praises Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz' plan as agency expands immigration detentionThe Homeland Security secretary is praising Florida for coming forward with an idea that’s been dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz” because it would house immigration detainees in a facility being built in a Florida swamp.
Not just 'Alligator Alcatraz': DeSantis floats building another immigration detention center
Read full article: Not just 'Alligator Alcatraz': DeSantis floats building another immigration detention centerFlorida officials are pursuing plans to build a second detention center to house immigrants, as part of the state’s aggressive push to support the federal government’s crackdown on illegal immigration.
What to know about ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Florida’s immigration detention site in the Everglades
Read full article: What to know about ‘Alligator Alcatraz,’ Florida’s immigration detention site in the EvergladesThe new immigration detention center at an isolated airstrip in the Florida Everglades that President Donald Trump visited was heralded by Republicans as a potential model for other states to aggressively ramp up detention and deportation efforts.
‘Alligator Alcatraz:’ Florida attorney general proposes massive new immigration facility in the Everglades
Read full article: ‘Alligator Alcatraz:’ Florida attorney general proposes massive new immigration facility in the EvergladesFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier is proposing to build a large immigrant detention center in the middle of the Florida Everglades, according to News 6 partner News4JAX.
Immigration letter lands Florida attorney general in contempt of court, federal judge rules
Read full article: Immigration letter lands Florida attorney general in contempt of court, federal judge rulesA federal judge Tuesday found Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier in civil contempt because of a letter he sent in April to police after she ordered a halt to enforcement of a new state immigration law.
‘Deport and Denaturalize:’ Florida Attorney General takes aim at U.S. lawmaker over viral clip
Read full article: ‘Deport and Denaturalize:’ Florida Attorney General takes aim at U.S. lawmaker over viral clipFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier took aim at U.S. Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday after a clip of her criticizing federal policies went viral online.
‘Theft blitz’ arrests dozens as Florida tackles crime rings in the state
Read full article: ‘Theft blitz’ arrests dozens as Florida tackles crime rings in the stateIn all, there were 44 people arrested — including three undocumented immigrants — and over $207,000 in stolen assets recovered, state officials revealed.
Nationwide protests against immigration raids escalate, leading to arrests and curfews
Read full article: Nationwide protests against immigration raids escalate, leading to arrests and curfewsProtests over federal immigration enforcement raids are flaring up around the country, and officials in cities large and small are preparing for major demonstrations against President Donald Trump this weekend.
‘Anti-rioting state:’ Florida attorney general, sheriff announce protections for ICE agents. Here’s what they are
Read full article: ‘Anti-rioting state:’ Florida attorney general, sheriff announce protections for ICE agents. Here’s what they areBrevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey will join Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier and other officials for a news conference.
Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continues
Read full article: Federal judge blocks Florida from enforcing social media ban for kids while lawsuit continuesA federal judge has barred state officials from enforcing a Florida law that would ban social media accounts for young children, while a legal challenge against the law plays out.
‘Open’ investigation confirmed amid Hope Florida scrutiny
Read full article: ‘Open’ investigation confirmed amid Hope Florida scrutinyRecords related to a state House probe of a nonprofit linked to First Lady Casey DeSantis’ signature Hope Florida assistance program are part of an “open” investigation, Leon County State Attorney Jack Campbell’s office said.
Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the state
Read full article: Florida seeks to enforce a law making it a crime for people in the US illegally to enter the stateFlorida officials are appealing an injunction that freezes a new state law making it a misdemeanor for people who came to the country illegally to enter Florida if they elude immigration authorities.
Hope Florida: A timeline of how a DeSantis-backed state charity was accused of wrongdoing
Read full article: Hope Florida: A timeline of how a DeSantis-backed state charity was accused of wrongdoingScrutiny of a welfare program that is the signature initiative of Florida first lady Casey DeSantis is threatening to undermine a potential run to succeed her husband as governor, as well as his own presidential ambitions.
House halts Hope Florida probe
Read full article: House halts Hope Florida probeRep. Alex Andrade, a Pensacola Republican who chairs the House Health Care Budget Subcommittee, announced the decision after the Hope Florida Foundation’s lawyer, Jeff Aaron, and leaders of nonprofits that received $5 million grants from the foundation refused to appear before the panel.
‘Significant progress:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell gives ‘quarterly update’
Read full article: ‘Significant progress:’ Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell gives ‘quarterly update’Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell will hold a news conference in Orlando to share her “quarterly updates,” according to a news release.
‘Harmful content:’ Florida Attorney General goes after Roblox over child predators
Read full article: ‘Harmful content:’ Florida Attorney General goes after Roblox over child predatorsFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier issued a subpoena on Wednesday, demanding information from Roblox about how it markets to children.
Orlando mayor defends Trust Act as Florida AG threatens legal action over city’s immigration policy
Read full article: Orlando mayor defends Trust Act as Florida AG threatens legal action over city’s immigration policyOrlando Mayor Buddy Dyer is pushing back after Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody warned the city could face legal action over its immigration policy.