Government

While saying the case “falls squarely in the middle of a constitutional no man’s land,” a federal judge has upheld a 2018 Florida law that prevents people under age 21 from buying guns.

They include a requirement for out-of-state online retailers to collect sales taxes on purchases made by Floridians, and surveys to assess the “intellectual freedom and viewpoint diversity” at state colleges and universities.

DeSantis said it is "abundantly clear" that the state needs to do a better job of teaching civics.

DeSantis critized the Biden adminstration, saying “they have revoked policies designed to secure our border and keep Americans safe.” State Democrats call it a political stunt.

DeSantis said it was his acknowledgment that "a lot of this stuff was way, way overboard.”

As the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on Tuesday labeled the Delta variant of the novel coronavirus a “variant of concern,” Gov. Ron DeSantis downplayed the potential impact it could have on the state.

DeSantis said it allows students "to reflect and to be able to pray as they see fit.”

Nikki Fried, the only statewide elected Democrat, said it is time to "break the rigged system in Florida."

The law stems from people using authentic-looking websites to run scams that purportedly offer access to COVID-19 vaccines or personal protective equipment.

Included in the measures is a bill that could put an end to most live horse racing and jai alai games in Florida.