"The roads could become hazardous beginning this afternoon. There’s going to be ice, there’s going to be snow..."
Voters' ability to advance future changes opposed or disregarded by state lawmakers could soon be eliminated — if Gov. Ron DeSantis gets his way.
“Believe it or not, in the state of Florida, we’re mobilizing snowplows,” DeSantis said. Other vehicles will de-ice roads and crews are taking preventable measures to keep movable bridges from freezing.
Gov. Ron DeSantis calling a special legislative session to address illegal immigration isn't a surprise, given the governor's history of pushing policy that has made Florida one of the most unwelcome environments for immigrants who are in the country ...
As Florida lawmakers buck calls from Governor DeSantis for a special session on condo reform, condo owners are left begging for help.
The state’s 11 snow plows are positioned across the panhandle as road rangers are out to help anyone stranded along I-10.
Multiple parts of Florida are seeing snow as a winter storm makes its way across the Gulf Coast. On Monday, Jan. 20, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency ahead of dangerously cold wind chills and prolonged freezing and sub-freezing temperatures.
For the last six years, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been used to getting his way with the state Legislature, at times slashing the priorities of Republican leaders and calling them back to Tallahassee to pass bills that boost his political profile.
The Legislature’s resistance harkens back to a time in which lawmakers regularly pushed back against the governor.
At Capital Tiger Bay, Pizzo urges Democrats to focus on vital issues, takes aim at GOP infighting and calls out political gamesmanship in Tallahassee.
Lawmakers have been formally called to Tallahassee on Monday. But as of the close of business on the Friday before a scheduled Special Session, no legislation has been filed for consideration.