State of emergency declared in 25 Florida counties as Isaias nearsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 25 counties across the Panhandle and Big Bend as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthensNaples Daily News2d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetRon DeSantistropical storm isaias emergency declaration
DeSantis signs death warrant for man who killed to get on death rowGov. Ron DeSantis issued a death warrant for James Robertson, matching the record of 19 set in 2025 with months to go in the year.Naples Daily News8d agoWhole story →JusticeRon DeSantisflorida executions scheduled
DeSantis defends $1.2B Alligator Alcatraz with rebuke of DHS reportGov. Ron DeSantis' rebuke of an audit of Alligator Alcatraz show him backtracking on past comments and making claims industry analysts dispute.Naples Daily News8d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentRon DeSantisalligator alcatraz controversy
Despite fire alarm, Byron Donalds faces FAMU student crowdRepublican nominee Byron Donalds faced occasionally skeptical FAMU students during a town hall interrupted by a fire alarm.Naples Daily News9d agoWhole story →EducationJusticeByron Donaldsflorida governor town hall
Florida Black voters face choice beyond raceBlack Republican Byron Donalds could peel away a sizable portion of the Democratic Party's most reliable base -- Black voters.Naples Daily News18d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentByron Donaldsflorida gubernatorial election
Can Donalds win in rural Florida?GOP gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds lost 17 rural counties. Did race play a factor? "We're beyond that," says one Republican county chair.Naples Daily News24d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentByron Donaldsflorida gubernatorial election
NRA backs Byron Donalds as gun debate heats upThe NRA awarded Byron Donalds an 'A+' rating, sharpening the divide between him and David Jolly on gun policy.Naples Daily News24d agoWhole story →JusticeByron Donaldsflorida gun policy debate
Harold Gene Lucas is scheduled to be Florida's next execution Sept.1Lucas is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 1, which became news in July when Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his 15th death warrant of the year.Naples Daily News1mo agoWhole story →JusticeRon DeSantisflorida execution scheduled
