Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez announced that a Select Committee on Congressional Redistricting has been created amid Texas' mid-decade redistricting effort.
Former President Trump and Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem toured the new migrant detention facility, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," on July 1, deep in Florida’s Everglades.
Florida officials are moving fast to convert a remote Everglades facility into a migrant processing center capable of housing up to 3,000 illegal immigrants—but the location, surrounded by swamps, alligators, and pythons, has ignited backlash from indigenous leaders who say the land is sacred.
Brevard County Sheriff Wayne Ivey announced to expected protesters during a press conference that the State of Florida will not "play" with rioters, signifying a stark difference in the state's approach to riot mitigation compared to California.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced new victories in reshaping higher education during remarks at the Florida Education Commissioner’s Summit on June 4, 2025.