Jim Saunders - News Service of Florida

Judge Layne Smith sided with voting-rights groups that requested he lift the stay.

DeSantis did not provide details of changes he expects lawmakers to pass during the special session, which begins May 23.

Attorneys for Secretary of State Laurel Lee fired back Monday at an attempt to block a new congressional redistricting plan, saying plaintiffs in a lawsuit want to “revert to some racially gerrymandered” map that would stretch a district across a swath of North Florida to elect a Democrat.

Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a redistricting plan that lawmakers passed. During the special session, the Republican-dominated House and Senate passed a map that DeSantis’ office proposed.

The state news release said “current evidence does not support the use of puberty blockers, hormone treatments or surgical procedures for children and adolescents.”

The Florida Department of Health released guidance that said treatment such as puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy should not be used for transgender youths, clashing with federal officials over the issue.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will call a May special legislative session to address problems in the property-insurance system that have led to homeowners losing coverage and getting hit with large rate increases.

The state's lawsuit says the Biden administration has violated immigration laws through policies that have led to people being released from detention after crossing the U.S. border with Mexico.

The Trump’ administration approved a rule in 2020 to help clear the way, but groups including the Pharmaceutical Research & Manufacturers of America launched a legal challenge that remains unresolved.

Secretary of State Laurel Lee filed a motion Friday in U.S. district court in Tallahassee seeking a stay of a federal lawsuit filed March 11 by the groups Common Cause Florida and FairDistricts Now and five voters.