Former Mascotte police officer James Duckett is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection March 31.

Any of these bills could soon be the first new Florida law of 2026.

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.

After millions of documents were released regarding the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, News 6 has uncovered dozens that list the name of Ron DeSantis.

Amid his crusade over illegal immigration and government spending, Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is headed to Central Florida for another news conference on Thursday afternoon.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in St. Augustine.

Legislation putting new restrictions on large-scale data centers, a major plank of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ push to put guardrails on artificial intelligence, cleared its first House committee on Tuesday.

The Florida Cabinet and Gov. Ron DeSantis have agreed to give Hillsborough College a 22-acre (49 hectare) plot of state land in Tampa to use for a proposed ballpark for the Rays.

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.

A new report has revealed which states have the best real-estate property tax rates. And it turns out the Sunshine State isn't at the top.

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez won’t say whether Governor Ron DeSantis’ push for an “Artificial Intelligence Bill of Rights” will advance in his chamber this year. However, three weeks remain in the legislative session, and the bill has not been heard in a single House committee yet.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state welcomed a record-breaking 143.3 million visitors in 2025, according to preliminary data from Visit Florida, a slight increase from 2024.

A partisan battle to redraw U.S. House districts is raging in some states, even as campaigns get underway.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday will deliver remarks at the 2026 U.S. Caribbean Maritime and Ports Forum in Miami Beach.

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis left Florida to ask another state for help pushing forward a new national amendment.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Titusville.

Shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis created Florida’s new Department of Government Efficiency last year to promote “efficient, effective, transparent and responsive government”, DOGE auditors crisscrossed the state demanding that cities and counties turn over their spending records.

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

Left-lane campers are a huge frustration for many drivers in the state. But it turns out they may be breaking the rules.

A new report this month has revealed how popular governors from across the U.S. are. But the results weren’t too kind to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

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

Seven decades after a mob violence tore through Lake County and the state of Florida is still working to make amends.

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

Property taxes continue to be a discussion across Florida, as talks in Tallahassee focus on possible reforms.

The directive applies to all local and state buildings, installations, and grounds throughout the state from sunrise to sunset.

With the discussion around property tax cuts hitting a fever pitch in Florida, a new report shows which counties have imposed the highest levies statewide.

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.

Amid a statewide crusade to tackle "wasteful spending," Florida CFO Blaise Ingoglia is slated to speak in Daytona Beach on Wednesday morning.

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

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to weigh in after a nonprofit revealed its latest state-by-state tax ranking.

A man convicted of killing a traveling salesman during a 1989 robbery 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 International University unveiled a statue of former President Ronald Reagan, marking what would have been his 115th birthday, according to News 6 partner Local 10 News.

A recent report has now revealed that one Florida beach was rated the best in the nation.

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

Florida officials released a new round of food tests Thursday, and this time they’re taking aim at some popular bread brands.

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez appears in a Lake County court for a hearing in an illegal gambling case.

The Florida Education Association is urging lawmakers to focus on better pay and public school funding this legislative session.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a roundtable discussion in Sarasota.

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

A proposal to eliminate the need to place yellow vehicle registration stickers on license plates has started to move in the Florida Legislature.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at Hillsborough College in Tampa.

Florida'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.

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

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

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held an America 250 news conference in Vero Beach, announcing Washington’s Birthday would be recognized as a state holiday this year.

Massive blankets of snow and ice are expected in parts of the U.S. this weekend, with frost and snow flurries possible in Florida.

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 holds a news conference at Grace Christian School in Valrico.

The race for Florida’s next governor is underway, and a new report this month reveals who may be closest to getting the job.

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 provides remarks at the Florida Sheriffs’ Association conference.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in The Villages.

Property tax cuts are one of the biggest themes of this year's Legislative session. But it has critics wondering: how do we replace those funds?

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.

On Thursday morning, one candidate running to replace DeSantis promised a new "Mamdani Tax" on select homebuyers.

Florida's Republican attorney general is questioning the constitutionality of state laws supporting minority contracting and diverse appointments.

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.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Idaho State Capitol.

The ACSI has ranked the best convenience stores for customer satisfaction. But it turns out that Buc-ee's wasn't rated the top pick.

After calling for a hefty "Sin Tax" last week, a candidate gunning for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' job is now pushing for mandatory uniforms in public schools.

As of Friday, Jan. 16, there were 831 bookings in the jail with immigration holds, according to a county spokesperson, who noted that “there has been a significant number of re-bookings.” Here's what else we know about their charges.

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

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference in Pinellas Park.

It's a frustration for many drivers, and lawmakers even voted to pass a ban. But here's why Gov. DeSantis nixed those changes.

In a video posted to Instagram Thursday, Congressman Maxwell Frost (D - FL) responded to rumors about a heavy presence of agents with the United States Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in Central Florida by saying he can confirm that the agency has deployed agents here and that ICE has made “pretty large” hotel reservations in the area.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis hold a news conference at the Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Pinellas County to announce his pick of Judge Adam Tanenbaum to serve on the state’s supreme court.

Amid a push to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis later this year, one candidate is promising to impose a 50% "Sin Tax."

A Central Florida man was arrested this week after detectives said he issued a death threat aimed at Gov. Ron DeSantis.

lorida’s annual legislative session formally opens at 11 a.m. with representatives and senators gathering in the Florida House chamber to hear opening remarks from their leaders, and also to hear from Gov. Ron DeSantis, who will be giving his last State of the State address as Florida’s governor.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Davie.

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 held a news conference in Polk County to announce independent state testing of baby formulas for the presence of heavy metals and pesticides.

This week, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media to tout a new report by moving company U-Haul.

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 another round of state awards to fund rural infrastructure improvements and proclaimed a special session for even more redistricting.

Florida lawmakers next week will start the 2026 legislative session.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Clearwater.

A Leon County circuit judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by five Democratic lawmakers who sought access to the immigrant-detention center dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz,” saying laws about access to state prisons and local jails do not apply to the Everglades facility.

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).

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

The proposal includes such things as steps to keep “harmful” content from minors.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will choose from among six finalists — including five current or former appellate judges — to replace longtime Justice Charles Canady on the Florida Supreme Court.

Suspended Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez is heading into 2026 at the center of one of Central Florida’s most closely watched criminal cases.

The year is nearly at a close, though 2025 certainly had its fair share of major headlines.

After a license plate law went into effect back in October, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he would deny any legislation implementing another rule if it came across his desk.

Attorneys for detainees at a Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” want a federal judge to visit the facility.

A new bill filed in the Florida Legislature this week would help eliminate some late fees for renters in the state.

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.”.

A judge in Miami has dismissed a complaint challenging a college’s decision to gift prime downtown real estate for President Donald Trump’s future presidential library.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference at an airport in Highlands County, announcing some $311 million in awards for statewide infrastructure projects.