ACLU, Ron DeSantis and Florida

ACLU sues Florida Gov. DeSantis for not calling special elections for state House and Senate seats
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of failing to fulfill his constitutional obligation to call special elections for two seats in the state House and Senate.
ACLU of Florida sues Gov. DeSantis over special election delays for legislative seats
Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking too long to call special elections for two legislative seats, the ACLU of Florida alleges in a new lawsuit.
ACLU sues to force DeSantis to call special elections for state House, Senate seats in Brevard, Panhandle
Ron DeSantis of violating “his mandatory statutory duty,” the American Civil Liberties Union on Thursday filed a lawsuit asking a judge to order DeSantis to set special elections for two legislative seats that opened as part of a political shakeup after President-elect Donald Trump’s win in November.
Why the rush? Florida legislators not sold on DeSantis’ call for a special session
Two days after Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wanted the Florida Legislature to call a special session to be “prepared to act” on immigration and tackle soaring condominium assessments lawmakers on both side of the aisle are questioning why the rush.
'Troubling and illegal': ACLU sues DeSantis for failing to hold special elections
Florida's chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is suing Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis for failing to call special elections for two empty state legislature seats. The ACLU filed its lawsuit Thursday on behalf of voters in Brevard and Santa Rosa counties,
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Favorite emerging to replace Rubio in the Senate
It is the highest-profile pick Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will make, and it could have a domino effect across the state.
Why are flags flying at half-staff in Florida this week?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Wednesday, Jan. 15 at all local and state ...
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Special session on condo relief still needs consensus amid rising costs in Florida
Pressure is mounting on Florida lawmakers to address the rising costs for condo owners. A special session of the legislature could potentially provide a solution.
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New Florida Senate Bill Aims To Protect Medical Marijuana Patients’ Parental Rights
A new bill introduced in the Florida Senate on Tuesday aims to protect parents who use medical marijuana by preventing state ...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he'll need more time to pick Marco Rubio's replacement
TALLAHASSEE - Gov. Ron DeSantis will take a little more time to mull a replacement for U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, who has been tapped to serve as President-elect Donald Trump's secretary of state.
Rural Florida voices elevated in Florida Senate
Our Capital Bureau reporter Cody Butler sat down with Senate President Ben Albritton and Senate Minority Leader Jason Pizzo ...
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Lara Trump expects Gov. DeSantis to go in ‘right direction’ to fill Senate seat
Former Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump recently backed off her previously expressed interest in being ...
Will Florida Court Ruling End Homeowners Insurance Crisis?
Experts on Florida's property insurance market weigh in on the significance of the latest appeals court decision.
Meet the five men DeSantis appointed to University of West Florida Board of Trustees.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced the appointment of five people to the University of West Florida Board of Trustees. The ...
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Pam Bondi confirmation hearings scheduled before Senate Judiciary Committee
The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings over two days with Pam Bondi, President-elect Donald Trump ...
Sarasota state Rep. James Buchanan looks to succeed Joe Gruters in Florida Senate
Rep. James Buchanan, R-Sarasota, took the first step this week toward trying to succeed Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota. Buchanan opened a campaign account to run in 2026 in Senate District 22, which is ...