Florida college seized by DeSantis in ‘anti-woke’ push to triple in size New College of Florida to acquire USF Sarasota-Manatee in deal that leading Democratic lawmaker says ‘reeks of grift’ The Guardian - US · Jun 21
Five candidates compete in Missouri's 6th District Republican primary as incumbent Graves retires Five candidates are running in the Republican primary for Missouri's 6th Congressional District on August 4, 2026. Two have led in media attention: Chris Stigall (R) and Nathan Willett (R). Incumbent Sam Graves (R) is retiring from public office. Ballotpedia · Jun 19
Palm Beach airport changing its name to honor Trump hit with flood of messages – including a bomb threat demanding $30M The Florida airport is the latest to be adorned with the president’s name, joining federal buildings, monuments, savings accounts, passports, gold coins and dollar bills The Independent UK · Jun 18
ICE Says It's Moved Detainees Out of 'Alligator Alcatraz' For Hurricane Season Civil rights and environmentalists vowed to keep fighting in court until the detention camp is torn down and returned to its original state. Reason · Jun 18
Even as Florida moves detainees from ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, activists fight for its permanent closure Groups cite detainee maltreatment and degradation of surrounding land as reasons to close facility permanently The Guardian - US · Jun 17
All detainees from immigration facility 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been transferred, DHS says Detainees at an immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades, known as “Alligator Alcatraz,” have been transferred to other facilities, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security said, citing concerns related to the hurricane season The Independent UK · Jun 17
Florida Voters to Decide on $250,000 Property Tax Exemption This Fall The proposed exemption is designed to lower annual tax bills for primary residences, but critics warn cities could hike local service fees to offset revenue losses. Kiplinger · Jun 16
ICE Expands Florida Partnerships, Adding Fish and Wildlife Commission to Immigration Efforts Partnerships between local law enforcement agencies and immigration authorities have contributed to a sharp increase in immigration-related arrests across Florida. Latin Times · Jun 12
Florida immigration arrests have quietly surged, with state and local agencies at the forefront Trump’s immigration crackdown has met with fierce resistance in Democratic-led sanctuary cities, where police are forbidden from assisting and many locals view the masked federal agents as an invading force The Independent UK · Jun 11
Florida’s Plan to Overhaul New College Was Supposed to Be a National Blueprint, but Internal Records Show a Much Darker Result A movement that claims to champion fiscal responsibility has turned a liberal arts college into a financial black hole. The Mary Sue · Jun 9
John Oliver on New College’s Maga takeover: ‘More about political posturing than students’ lives’ The late-night host detailed how the Florida liberal arts college became a testing ground for a rightwing agenda The Guardian - US · Jun 8
North Dakota could become the 17th state to have a single-subject rule for ballot initiatives Welcome to the Monday, June 8, 2026, Brew. Ballotpedia · Jun 8
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years AAP · Jun 5
A fish fight off Florida tests Trump's drive to deregulate America's seas A federal judge in Washington has blocked a plan to loosen rules for fishing red snapper in the Atlantic, halting what was expected to be the longest recreational snapper season in years AAP · Jun 5
The Independent UK · Jun 5 Snapper season dispute tests Trump’s drive to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas The conflict landed in court just before the season was about to begin May 22
Ballotpedia · Jun 3 Florida voters to decide expanded homestead tax exemption amendment in November The Florida State Legislature voted to place a constitutional amendment on the general election ballot on June 2, 2026. The amendment would expand the homestead exemption for non-school property taxes, reduce the cap on assessment increases for non-homestead properties, and limit how local governments can spend property tax revenue.
The Independent UK · Jun 3 ‘Perturbed’ by Bibi, bullish on midterms and a ‘study’ of Vance and Rubio: 5 things we learned from Trump’s podcast interview The president also shared his thoughts on nominating Todd Blanche for attorney general after he ousted Pam Bondi
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Killer’s last words revealed as he’s executed for murder of 5-month-old baby Andrew Lukehart was pronounced dead at 6:19 p.m. after receiving a three-drug injection at Florida State Prison
Latin Times · Jun 2 Trump Celebrates Release of Cuban Immigrant From 'Alligator Alcatraz' Detention Center Central to His Immigration Crackdown Justo Betancourt was released from custody on May 14 after a federal judge ruled he could not continue to be detained indefinitely while deportation efforts remained stalled
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Bill to name Mississippi River bridge after Trump fails in Louisiana legislature ‘The Senate wasn't interested in naming bridges and roads after presidents at this time,’ one official said
Latin Times · Jun 2 Trump's Pick for Florida Governor Byron Donalds Breaks With Him on AI as State Sues OpenAI President Donald Trump's preferred candidate for Florida governor has broken with him on one of the fastest-moving fights in American politics: who gets to regulate artificial intelligence. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Trump-backed Republican running to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026, said Monday that states should be allowed to take…
The Independent UK · Jun 2 Florida baby killer who admitted to dumping infant in pond set to be executed A 53-year-old Florida man is set to be executed for the murder of his girlfriend’s infant daughter in 1996
The Independent UK · Jun 1 Trump celebrates release of Cuban man from months in detention at Alligator Alcatraz Donald Trump uncharacteristically cheers Miami resident Justo Betancourt being set free after judge ruled he was wrongly detained by ICE officials last October
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Fortune · May 28 UBS says Ron DeSantis has a problem with his plan to help 92% of homeowners save on property taxes: his own state's data The governor's headline numbers are built on his own estimates — not Florida's official figures, which tell a starkly different story.