Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law a controversial bill that aims to crack down on riots and property damage in the face of fierce opposition from Democrats in the state, who argue it ...

Thousands of Floridians are expected to participate in "No Kings" protests against President Donald Trump and his policies. Florida's "anti-riot" law and comments from officials have raised concerns ...

The law first took effect on July 1, though it applies to claims for services provided starting on Jan. 1, 2026. Senate Bill ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state is ready to “quell any violence” at “No Kings” protests planned across Florida this weekend. In a Fox News interview, the governor said that local police, ...

Social media posts took comments from Gov. Ron DeSantis to mean that Florida drivers who feel threatened by protesters can run over them without consequence. That’s not the case. If such drivers end ...

Florida will "never become California," Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, flanked by local and state law enforcement officials, declared in a June 12 press conference in Titusville. Amid ...

In sum, Florida protesters have free speech and assembly rights, but escalating to violence is not protected. Specifically, Florida's "anti-riot" law defines riots and mandates holding those arrested ...

Florida officials say rioting will "not be tolerated" as they point to a 2021 "anti-riot" law, responding to protests in Los Angeles communities against ICE raids. At a June 10 press conference in ...

Cuban exiles blocked the Palmetto Expressway north and southbound at Coral Way in support of protesters in Cuba as thousands of Cubans took to the streets in the island to complain about a lack of ...

WLRN has partnered with PolitiFact to fact-check Florida politicians. The Pulitzer Prize-winning team seeks to present the true facts, unaffected by agenda or biases. Social media posts took comments ...

After protesters in Los Angeles drew national attention for targeting President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown — and after Trump sent in U.S. troops, citing instances of violence — Florida ...