Members phkrause Posted June 1 Author Members Posted June 1 ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ could be emitting hundreds of tons of toxic gases, new case claims The so-called “Alligator Alcatraz” detention center could be pumping hundreds of tons of toxic gases into the atmosphere without a permit, Florida environmentalists suing the state claimed in a new court filing. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/05/28/alligator-alcatraz-could-be-emitting-hundreds-of-tons-of-toxic-gases-new-case-claims/? DeSantis’ property tax plan is different than what was described New legislation filed in the Senate Thursday doesn’t quite match how Gov. Ron DeSantis described his property tax proposal during a lengthy news conference in Tampa Wednesday. https://floridaphoenix.com/briefs/desantis-property-tax-plan-is-different-than-what-was-described/? Trump admin pays Florida first $58 million in ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ reimbursements, state says The Trump administration has paid Florida $58 million for operating the Everglades immigrant detention center called “Alligator Alcatraz,” the first of promised federal reimbursements set to flow into the state. https://floridaphoenix.com/briefs/trump-admin-pays-florida-first-58-million-in-alligator-alcatraz-reimbursements-state-says/? ‘Wound down and shut down’ — Florida congressman says ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ coming to an end The “Alligator Alcatraz” migrant lockup is slowly closing shop, flying detainees to other facilities, and emptying office cubicles, according to a Florida Democratic member of Congress who toured the center this week. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/05/27/wound-down-and-shut-down-florida-congressman-says-alligator-alcatraz-coming-to-an-end/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted June 3 Author Members Posted June 3 FY 26-27 budget done, vetoes are coming, and property tax debate lies ahead The Florida Legislature signed off on a $114.5 billion budget Friday afternoon, even as some legislators worried it falls short of doing enough for schools, healthcare, and the environment. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/05/29/fy-26-27-budget-done-vetoes-are-coming-and-property-tax-debate-lies-ahead/? Justice for the Groveland Four Florida has a budget. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/01/justice-for-the-groveland-four/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted June 4 Author Members Posted June 4 Legislature changes the math on property tax plan to protect schools from DeSantis’ proposal The Florida Legislature is moving quickly to put into play a revamped proposal pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to drastically reduce property taxes, homestead and otherwise, with potential final passage as early as Tuesday. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/01/legislature-changes-the-math-on-property-tax-plan-to-protect-schools-from-desantis-proposal/? ChatGPT creators knew product would cause harm, Florida argues in lawsuit OpenAI should’ve known the damage its chatbot would cause, the state argues in a lawsuit against ChatGPT’s creators. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/01/chatgpt-creators-knew-product-would-cause-harm-florida-argues-in-lawsuit/? Florida officials weigh in on the federal rescheduling of medical marijuana The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) is scheduled to hold a hearing later this month to consider the broader federal rescheduling of cannabis. The move follows U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche’s order from April to immediately reclassify state-licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I to Schedule III. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/02/florida-officials-weigh-in-on-the-federal-rescheduling-of-medical-marijuana/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted June 4 Author Members Posted June 4 It’s up to the voters now: Legislature OKs DeSantis property tax proposal Florida voters will be asked to sharply curtail the property taxes cities and counties rely upon under a far-reaching resolution championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and approved Tuesday by a supermajority of the Florida Legislature. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/02/its-up-to-the-voters-now-legislature-oks-desantis-property-tax-proposal/? Parting messages from the House and Senate leaders differ in focus House Speaker Daniel Perez in his parting remarks to members Tuesday emphasized the importance of standing firm, while Senate President Ben Albritton emphasized love. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/02/parting-messages-from-the-house-and-senate-leaders-differ-in-focus/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted June 5 Author Members Posted June 5 University of Florida presidential hopeful Stuart Bell says he won’t bring ‘woke’ back GAINESVILLE — Stuart Bell, the lone finalist to be the next president of University of Florida, aimed to avoid the fate of the previous solo finalist by pledging allegiance to the conservative higher education policies storming Florida campuses. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/03/university-of-florida-presidential-hopeful-stuart-bell-says-he-wont-bring-woke-back/? Trump touts eponymous airport as example of how DeSantis is ‘very good’ Gov. Ron DeSantis is “very good” and has bestowed a “great honor” upon Donald Trump by renaming the airport neighboring Mar-a-Lago after him, the 47th president said Wednesday. https://floridaphoenix.com/briefs/trump-touts-eponymous-airport-as-example-of-how-desantis-is-very-good/? Now hitting deadline, Florida flunks Everglades pollution cleanup The explorers of Florida found the lonely expanse of the Everglades to be downright f-f-f-f-frightening. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/04/now-hitting-deadline-florida-flunks-everglades-pollution-cleanup/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted June 7 Author Members Posted June 7 St. Pete Council OKs study to review costs, benefits of owning its own utilities Responding to the frustrations expressed by local residents, the St. Petersburg City Council has taken a major step towards potentially jettisoning its longtime relationship with Duke Energy Florida and creating its own city-run electric utility. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/05/st-pete-council-oks-study-to-review-costs-benefits-of-owning-its-own-utilities/? She’s out: Democratic Rep. Lindsay Cross says she will not run for re-election This is a developing story. St. Petersburg Democratic House Rep. Lindsay Cross stunned political observers Thursday when she announced she will not run for re-election. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/04/shes-out-democratic-rep-lindsay-cross-says-she-will-not-run-for-re-election/? Shevrin Jones files to succeed Frederica Wilson in CD-24 Former state Senator Shevrin Jones is running to succeed eight-term U.S. Rep. Frederica Wilson in Congressional District 24, according to paperwork filed Thursday morning. https://floridaphoenix.com/briefs/shevrin-jones-files-to-succeed-frederica-wilson-in-cd-24/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Sunday at 10:17 PM Author Members Posted Sunday at 10:17 PM Jerry Demings suspends Democratic gubernatorial bid following cancer diagnosis Orange County Mayor and Democratic gubernatorial candidate Jerry Demings announced Friday he is suspending his 2026 campaign after being diagnosed with a treatable form of prostate cancer. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/05/jerry-demings-suspends-democratic-gubernatorial-bid-following-cancer-diagnosis/? It’s up to the voters now: Legislature OKs DeSantis property tax proposal Florida voters will be asked to sharply curtail the property taxes cities and counties rely upon under a far-reaching resolution championed by Gov. Ron DeSantis and approved Tuesday by a supermajority of the Florida Legislature. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/02/its-up-to-the-voters-now-legislature-oks-desantis-property-tax-proposal/? ChatGPT creators knew product would cause harm, Florida argues in lawsuit OpenAI should’ve known the damage its chatbot would cause, the state argues in a lawsuit against ChatGPT’s creators. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/01/chatgpt-creators-knew-product-would-cause-harm-florida-argues-in-lawsuit/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted Tuesday at 09:43 PM Author Members Posted Tuesday at 09:43 PM St. Pete Council OKs study to review costs, benefits of owning its own utilities Responding to the frustrations expressed by local residents, the St. Petersburg City Council has taken a major step towards potentially jettisoning its longtime relationship with Duke Energy Florida and creating its own city-run electric utility. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/05/st-pete-council-oks-study-to-review-costs-benefits-of-owning-its-own-utilities/? Black midwives are suing Southern states, claiming regulations make it harder to help patients Black midwives in the South, a region rife with racial disparities in maternal health access and maternal mortality, are leading lawsuits over state regulations that they say limit their ability to provide care. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/08/repub/black-midwives-are-suing-southern-states-claiming-regulations-make-it-harder-to-help-patients/? Ashley Moody backed proposal to bar ‘anti-weaponization’ payments to J6 rioters who assaulted police Florida’s junior U.S. senator, Ashley Moody has been a consistent supporter of the Trump administration since she was appointed to her seat by Gov. Ron DeSantis in January 2025. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/08/ashley-moody-backed-proposal-to-bar-anti-weaponization-payments-to-j6-rioters-who-assaulted-police/? Florida remains in bottom half of child wellbeing in annual databook Florida’s overall state of child wellbeing did not improve in this year’s Kids Count Data Profile, although some segments including graduation rates\ and teen birth did see gains. https://floridaphoenix.com/briefs/florida-remains-in-bottom-half-of-child-wellbeing-in-annual-databook/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
Members phkrause Posted 13 hours ago Author Members Posted 13 hours ago Law enforcement relied too heavily on AI, falsely arrested a suspect, ACLU argues A Fort Myers man and the ACLU of Florida are suing Jacksonville Beach for relying too heavily on an artificial intelligence program that fingered him as a suspect in a now-dropped 2023 child luring investigation. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/10/law-enforcement-relied-too-heavily-on-ai-falsely-arrested-a-suspect-aclu-argues/? Feds order a Florida power plant to keep burning dirty coal Walt Disney World is supposed to be the Happiest Place on Earth. It’s certainly the most popular tourist destination. Fifty million people, some from Florida but most from elsewhere, flock to the rodent-themed amusement park every year to spend big bucks seeking a good time. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/11/feds-order-a-florida-power-plant-to-keep-burning-dirty-coal/? Florida Supreme Court rejects emergency petition to stop DeSantis’ redistricted congressional map Gov. Ron DeSantis’ recently redistricted congressional map that could net Republicans up to four additional seats this fall will remain in place after the Florida Supreme Court rejected an emergency petition to stop the map from taking effect on Wednesday. https://floridaphoenix.com/briefs/florida-supreme-court-rejects-emergency-petition-to-stop-desantis-redistricted-congressional-map/? UF trustees unanimous in backing former Alabama president Stuart Bell gained unanimous support from University of Florida trustees Wednesday, moving him a step closer to becoming permanent president in Gainesville, the first to hold that post since summer 2024. https://floridaphoenix.com/2026/06/10/uf-trustees-unanimous-in-backing-former-alabama-president/? Quote phkrause When the righteous are in authority, the people rejoice; But when a wicked man rules, the people groan. Proverbs 29;2
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