The Latest Breaking News from Jason Pizzo

Another Top Florida Democrat Leaves The Party, Calls it 'A Mess'

The Democratic Party's Senate Minority Leader in Florida, Jason Pizzo, announced he's changing his registration to no party affiliation

Latin Times · Apr 25, 2025

Florida Democrat’s scathing 7-word rebuke as he quits the ‘dead’ party

State Senator Jason Pizzo is the third Florida Democrat to leave the party this year

The Independent UK · Apr 25, 2025

Florida's GOP-Controlled Legislature Strips DeSantis' Immigration Powers: 'We Should Have Accountability'

The Legislature's decision follows DeSantis' call for a special session to broaden his migrant relocation program

Latin Times · Jan 29, 2025

Bill allowing death penalty for child rapists in Florida gets bipartisan support

A bill that would challenge existing Supreme Court precedent by allowing the death penalty for people who sexually batter young children moved through its first committee in the Florida Senate with a unanimous vote on Monday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 21, 2023

After legislative fix, court dismisses lawsuit against DeSantis over migrant flights

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a seven-minute hearing, a Leon County Circuit Court judge dismissed a case against Gov. Ron DeSantis Wednesday brought by a state senator over flights funded by Florida that took migrants to Martha’s Vineyard from Texas last year.

Miami Herald · Feb 23, 2023

State official inheriting Florida migrant relocation program has questions about vendor

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The head of the state agency now tasked with handling Gov. Ron DeSantis’ migrant relocation program told a Senate committee on Tuesday that he was not sure whether he will continue the state’s arrangement with Vertol Systems Company, the politically-connected aviation company paid to transport migrants from…

Miami Herald · Feb 22, 2023

Florida permitless carry bill speeds through process despite concern on both sides

Before Florida’s legislative session even begins, the bill that would allow people to carry concealed weapons without a permit is just a few steps away from becoming law.

Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023

Florida Legislature turns Disney's Reedy Creek reins over to DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature wrapped up a special session Friday passing bills to allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to take over Disney’s Reedy Creek Improvement District and fix previous actions that have led to lawsuits and charges being dismissed against people accused of voter fraud.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 10, 2023

In tweaking Florida’s secretive migrant flights program, lawmakers ask little, reveal less

MIAMI — Florida lawmakers gave preliminary approval to a measure that would not only expand Gov. Ron DeSantis’ ability to relocate migrants anywhere in the country but would allow his administration to hand out millions of dollars in no-bid contracts to companies to carry out the secretive program without disclosing…

Miami Herald · Feb 8, 2023

Legislature calls special session to retain Disney special status but create oversight board

After months of intrigue, Florida lawmakers will meet in special session next week to consider a plan to reverse their decision to dissolve Walt Disney World’s special taxing district and instead approve a state board to oversee it.

Miami Herald · Feb 3, 2023