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Naples enhances Vedado Way Beach with ADA upgrades for accessibility
Naples is making efforts to enhance accessibility at Vedado Way Beach by adding ADA-compliant amenities set to begin in April.
Byron Donalds talks campaign goals for Florida governor race in 2026
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is gearing up for his campaign to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2026.
Byron Donalds enters race for Florida governor
Congressman Byron Donalds has announced his candidacy for the next governor of Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis takes swipe at Congressman Byron Donalds
Gov. Ron DeSantis has publicly criticized Florida Congressman Byron Donalds, saying that the Republican representative should not be credited with the state’s successes.
Gov. DeSantis addresses controversial Fort Myers City Council ICE vote
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion in Sarasota regarding illegal immigration in the United States where he mentioned Fort Myers.
Jim Oberweis seeks SWFL seat as Byron Donalds plans governor campaign
Southwest Florida is poised for a political shift as Byron Donalds eyes a run for governor.
New Florida bill could ban cell phone use in schools statewide
A new Florida bill aims to curb cell phone use in schools across the state by the 2025-26 school year.
Gov. DeSantis awards $1.5M to railway access expansions in Polk County
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has awarded the Central Florida Intermodal Logistics Center a $1.5 million grant to expand rail access in Winter Haven.
Gov. DeSantis announces safety efforts ahead of spring break
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced safety efforts in Florida ahead of spring break.
Sanibel voters to decide on city council seats, charter amendment
Sanibel is gearing up for its March 4 election, as voters will head to the polls from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at two locations.
President Trump signs Executive Order aimed at expanding access to IVF
President Donald Trump signed an Executive Order Tuesday to try to reduce the costs of in vitro fertilization (IVF) for Americans.
‘It is my duty to vote for that bill’ State lawmaker reacts to DeSantis comments
The ongoing clash between Florida’s Republican-controlled statehouse and Governor Ron DeSantis over immigration legislation is heating up.
Trump administration offering “deferred resignation” to government workers unwilling to return to office
The White House expects up to 10% of federal employees to quit in September in a program meant to end work-from-home practices, senior administration officials told CBS News.
Updates on day 2 of Trump Doral retreat
Lawmakers at the U.S. House Republican retreat in Doral aim to devise a plan to advance President Donald Trump’s ambitious agenda on Capitol Hill.
Inform Your Vote
Read up on the 6 Amendments you’ll be voting on.
Amendment 1: Establishing partisan school board elections
Some school board meetings have become political, with raised voices and the need for security
Amendment 2: Right to fish and hunt
Tens of thousands of Floridians, and thousands more visitors that come to our state, enjoy fishing and hunting. We live in a state surrounded by water and wildlife and people have taken advantage of that.
Amendment 3: Recreational marijuana legalization
Where there’s passion, there’s big money. Supporters and opponents have spent well over $100 million dollars on amendment three.
Amendment 4: Right to abortion
Amendment 4 could be called the most controversial issue Florida voters face: When women in our state can have an abortion.
Amendment 5: Homestead exemption inflation adjustment
Property taxes are not anyone’s favorite words, but they are money that must be paid if you own Florida real estate.
Amendment 6: Repeal of public campaign financing
Florida helps to fund the campaigns of all statewide office candidates. That includes governor, attorney general, chief financial officer and agriculture commissioner. If passed, amendment six will take away that funding.