Federal judge sides with Florida in immigration fight

Siding largely with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody, a federal judge on Wednesday ruled that the Biden administration’s handling of immigrants at the Southwest border violates federal law.

La Nina, which worsens hurricanes and drought, is gone

After three nasty years, the La Nina weather phenomenon that increases Atlantic hurricane activity and worsens western drought is gone, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration said Thursday.

DeSantis’ new Disney World board hints at future controversy

The new DeSantis-appointed board of Walt Disney World’s government hinted at future controversial actions its members might take, including prohibiting COVID-19 restrictions at the park and recommending eliminating two cities created after the Florida Legislature in 1967 approved the theme park resort’s self-governance.

Affordable housing bill moving in the Florida legislature

On Wednesday, Florida Senators unanimously approved what has been dubbed the “Live Local Act” (SB 102), which includes providing incentives for investment in affordable housing and seeking more mixed-use developments in struggling commercial areas.