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.
A coalition of far-left groups in Florida has organized a “Rapid Response Protest” outside Tampa City Hall on Monday, June 9, in a show of solidarity with Los Angeles rioters opposing recent ICE operations. These demonstrations follow nationwide outrage from violent criminal arrests in California—including gang-related murder and sexual battery convictions ⟂cite⟂turn0search3⟂turn0search0⟂.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier warned that Broward County Sheriff Gregory Tony may be removed from his position if he fails to enforce immigration operations.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced new victories in reshaping higher education during remarks at the Florida Education Commissioner’s Summit on June 4, 2025.
Florida’s Board of Governors voted 10–6 on June 3, 2025, to reject Dr. Santa Ono as president of the University of Florida, despite unanimous approval from the UF Board of Trustees.
Florida high school students in a Miami-Dade College dual-enrollment course were handed a questionnaire asking them to reflect on their heterosexual identity and consider becoming gay.
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed a bill this week recognizing gold and silver as legal tender in the state. The materials are poised to become free from sales tax.
