As chief of staff to Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida, James Uthmeier worked behind the scenes to cement the Republican governor’s national reputation as a culture warrior. DeSantis rewarded him this year by appointing him attorney general.

Florida is set to surpass a grim milestone on Thursday, when the state will likely execute its ninth person so far this year. Why it matters: It would mark the state's highest count since the Supreme Court reinstated the ultimate punishment nearly 50 years ago.

DeSantis has outlined a variety of AI critiques at recent events — from its potential to disrupt the job market to its lack of knowledge about Florida Gators athletics. “I’m not one to say that we should just turn over our humanity to artificial intelligence,” he said Monday in Panama City. “I think it’s very dangerous, potentially.”

While state leaders seek to stoke a tax revolt, at least 11 Central Florida cities and counties are signaling they may increase the rate they levy on property owners. They cite a host of reasons, including the need to pay higher police and fire salaries,

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Manatee County is on deck for DOGE audit as cuts to government spending reach the local level.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that the Department of Homeland Security has started flying migrants out of the “Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights from the remote Everglades immigration lockup known as Alligator Alcatraz began in the past few days.

DeSantis said communications director Bryan Griffin is the best candidate to promote “the message of the Free State of Florida.”

Florida Governor DeSantis said about 100 people previously detained at the Florida Detention Center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz' have been deported.