Florida State-Wide News

Florida State-Wide

• Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Additional Days Off for State Employees as America Celebrates 250 Years of Independence
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis announced that state offices will be closed on Thursday, July 2, 2026, and Monday, July 6, 2026, in celebration of Independence Day weekend, which this year marks America’s 250th anniversary of its independence. “America’s 250th anniversary is a historic milestone and an opportunity to reflect on the courage, sacrifice, and […]
• Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Medicaid Integrity Initiative to Crack Down on Fraud
  WEST PALM BEACH, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis announced a comprehensive Medicaid integrity initiative aimed at strengthening oversight, preventing fraud before it occurs, and ensuring taxpayer dollars are spent on care for eligible Floridians. The initiative includes enhanced provider screening, advanced fraud detection technology, enrollment controls for high-risk provider categories, and a statewide revalidation of all […]
• Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Five Public Safety Bills to Strengthen Law Enforcement and Hold Criminals Accountable
  WINTER HAVEN, Fla.— Governor Ron DeSantis signed five public safety bills aimed at strengthening criminal penalties, combating dangerous drugs and gang activity, enhancing oversight of repeat offenders, and further supporting Florida law enforcement officers. “Today, I was proud to sign five bills to enhance public safety and support law enforcement,” said Governor DeSantis. “These bills crack down […]
• Congresswoman Kat Cammack Co-Leads Freeze Disaster Assistance Act to Deliver $3.5 Billion for Florida Growers
    WASHINGTON, D.C. —Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03), alongside Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18), introduced the bipartisan Freeze Disaster Assistance Act, which would provide $3.5 billion in disaster assistance to help Florida’s agricultural producers recover after the devastating freeze in January 2026. Cammack and Franklin were joined by a majority of the Florida Congressional Delegation. Senators Rick Scott (R-FL) […]
• Congresswoman Kat Cammack Honors Five Inductees at Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Ceremony
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla. –Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) joined Florida Department of Law Enforcement (FDLE) Commissioner Mark Glass for the 2026 Florida Law Enforcement Officers’ Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony at FDLE Headquarters, where five of Florida’s most distinguished law enforcement leaders were formally inducted. Following her remarks, Congresswoman Cammack presented each inductee or their family with an […]
• Press conference at Ocala fire station spotlights legislation to strengthen mental health support for first responders
  OCALA, Fla. — Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03) joined area fire and law enforcement leaders at Marion County Fire Rescue Station 28 today to champion the Answering the Call Act of 2026 (H.R. 8637), her legislation to strengthen mental health support for first responders through the national 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. “First responders see the worst […]
• AG James Uthmeier Launches Lawsuit Against TikTok for Deceiving Parents about the Safety of its Platform; Failure to Comply with HB3
  TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Attorney General James Uthmeier sued TikTok, alleging the popular social media platform committed a series of violations of Florida law by actively targeting and contracting with minors while deceiving parents about the dangers of the app. “TikTok’s success hinges on its ability to addict children and teenagers to the platform,” said Attorney General James Uthmeier. […]