A man allegedly affiliated with Tren de Aragua, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization from Venezuela, was arrested Friday in Florida, the first arrest in the nation under the Alien Enemies Act, officials said.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his office has tools including suspending officials from office to compel local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in assisting in detentions and deportations.

A 57-year-old woman was arrested after police found a “dead animal” inside of a bathroom at Orlando International Airport in December, according to News4JAX sister station WKMG.

Voters in parts of Northeast Florida will have about a week to cast an early, in-person ballot in the special election to fill the U.S. House seat vacated by Michael Waltz.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold an immigration roundtable Thursday morning in Sarasota.

A Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs has been executed.

A proposed Jacksonville Illegal Immigration Enforcement Act is now on its way to a full vote by the Jacksonville City Council.

Since the latest Florida Legislative session kicked off earlier this month, lawmakers have been busy discussing new bills and proposals for state law.

The Senate Ethics and Elections Committee on Monday voted 6-2 to approve a proposal (SJR 802) that would put in the Florida Constitution eight-year term limits for county commissioners and school board members. The Legislature in 2023 approved eight-year term limits for school board members, but those limits are not in the Constitution.

Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a backlash from members of his own party after a series of podcasts that featured Steve Bannon and other supporters of President Donald Trump.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Friday morning in Palmetto.

In a state so often divided along partisan lines, Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in the Florida capitol Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Democratic state Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a longtime legislator, civil rights legend and educator who died on Feb. 13 at the age of 76.

Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff has arrived in Moscow for high-level talks.

Gun rights advocates have been fighting to overturn a Florida law setting the minimum age to buy a gun at 21 since the day the measure was signed, in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018.

An effort to impose stricter penalties on reckless boaters, spurred by a 2022 crash in the Florida Keys that resulted in the death of a 17-year-old girl, continued moving forward Wednesday in the Senate.

Political analyst Sean Freeder joins News4JAX anchor Bruce Hamilton on this week's Politics & Power to talk about the issues surrounding DOGE -- both DeSantis & Musk style.

A man convicted of kidnapping a woman in Miami and later strangling her to death is set to be executed next month.

A key Senate panel on Monday approved a measure that would place a number of new restrictions on people and groups seeking to make changes to the state Constitution, the latest move in the Legislature’s years-long effort to curtail the ballot-initiative process.

While Florida homeowners anxiously await property insurance relief, legislators are considering more than a dozen bills that would revive the My Safe Florida Home Program, which provides financial assistance for storm readiness work.

State and local officials gathered in Winter Haven to announce a rail infrastructure project aimed at expanding freight efficiency and fueling economic growth in Polk County.

After fierce — and expensive — political battles last year about abortion rights and recreational marijuana, Florida lawmakers Thursday began moving forward with a proposal that would place additional restrictions on the ballot-initiative process.

After fierce — and expensive — political battles last year about abortion rights and recreational marijuana, Florida lawmakers Thursday began moving forward with a proposal that would place additional restrictions on the ballot-initiative process.

Gov. Ron DeSantis in recent weeks has called for cutting property taxes, while also criticizing spending by local governments.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday afternoon in Miami Beach.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Tampa.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republicans recently have floated the idea of eliminating or reducing local-government property taxes.

Florida’s attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.

Florida lawmakers have officially kicked off their 2025 legislative session.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will deliver the annual State of the State address on Tuesday morning.

The Florida 2025 legislative session will commence Tuesday with Florida lawmakers in the House and Senate set to address a range of pressing issues.

Andrew Tate says he was disappointed in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for saying he and his brother aren’t welcomed in Florida after they landed in Fort Lauderdale.

Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, have returned to the U.S. after authorities lifted travel restrictions on the siblings, who have millions of online followers.

When asked directly about the rumors, Casey DeSantis offered a cryptic response.

A newly filed bill in the Florida Legislature, House Joint Resolution 1325, proposes eliminating the office of lieutenant governor and replacing it with a new Cabinet-level position: the commissioner of government efficiency.

New laws in Florida mandate stiffer criminal penalties for immigrants in the U.S. illegally than for everyone else.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday morning in Starke.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Department of Homeland Security officials will hold a joint news conference Wednesday evening in Homestead.

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds says he’s running to be the next governor of Florida in 2026.

Congressman Byron Donalds has officially announced his candidacy for governor of Florida, becoming the first to declare his intention to run amid rumors that incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis' wife, Casey DeSantis, may also enter the race.

Trump-backed US Rep. Byron Donalds announces he's running for Florida governor in 2026.

The aspirations of Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in Tallahassee.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Tuesday morning in Central Florida.

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he is talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife, Casey DeSantis.

Florida lawmakers next week will start the annual legislative session, which will include considering hundreds of bills. Here are 10 issues to watch during the 60-day session

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Monday morning in Tampa.

Republican lawmakers in some states are threatening local officials with lawsuits, fines and jail time if they resist President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.

President Donald Trump has made his preference clear for Florida’s next governor by endorsing Rep. Byron Donalds in a Truth Social post.

Florida’s new attorney general has filed a federal lawsuit against Target, claiming the discount store chain “misled investors” by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that prompted a backlash and ultimately cost shareholders.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has voiced support for reducing or ditching property taxes altogether.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 9 a.m. Thursday at the Florida Capitol.

It’s been a lingering question since the election: How long can a partnership between two billionaires who love being the center of attention last.

Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon from the Florida Capitol.

A Senate Republican on Tuesday filed a proposal that would lead to studying the possibility of eliminating property taxes in Florida.

An architect of a controversial bid to fly migrants from Texas to a Massachusetts resort town in 2022 has been named to guide Florida's new state board of immigration enforcement.

Jacksonville Sheriff TK Waters is now in the center of the state’s immigration fight after it was announced that he’s been appointed to Governor DeSantis’ newly created immigration council.

Does Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis have a real shot at following in her husband’s footsteps and becoming the next governor of the state?

Word is Casey DeSantis is seriously considering a run to succeed her husband as governor, which raises some intriguing questions and could revive the rivalry between President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis over who is the real kingmaker in Florida

A new poll from the University of North Florida’s Public Opinion Research Lab (PORL) asked more than 800 active registered voters across Florida what their biggest concerns were, and most said the cost of housing and insurance.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier, as the state’s attorney general.

Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez has appointed Duval County Sheriff T.K. Waters to serve on the State Immigration Enforcement Council, citing his lengthy career as a law enforcement officer and “robust community outreach and engagement.”

With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing him as a “bulldog,” James Uthmeier was elevated Monday to become Florida attorney general after serving as the governor’s chief of staff.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a set of new laws aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration in Florida.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference Friday morning at Valley Smoke Restaurant in Ponte Vedra Beach.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a sweeping package of immigration laws.

Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday afternoon in Tallahassee to sign new legislation aimed at strengthening illegal immigration enforcement.

A Florida man has been put to death for the 1997 killings of a husband and wife at a remote farm in an attack witnessed by the couple's toddler.

Gov. Ron DeSantis wants the Legislature to halt law-enforcement officers from using boat safety inspections as a pretense for “intrusive” checks of “people who are acting responsibly” on Florida waters.

Florida is cracking down on illegal vapes designed to target children with vibrant colors, imagery and flavors by fining sellers and shippers of the banned devices.

Florida lawmakers are gaveling in another special legislative session on immigration, aimed at leveraging state and local resources to carry out President Donald Trump’s mass deportation agenda.

After a special session late last month spiraled into a clash between Republican legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida lawmakers will meet in another special session this week to pass a package of bills targeting illegal immigration — with DeSantis’ support.

Republican lawmakers in about dozen states are advancing proposals that could aid President Donald Trump's deportation efforts.

Florida's First Lady, Casey DeSantis, is reportedly contemplating a bid for governor in 2026, spurred by encouragement from top Republican donors. While speculation about her political ambitions has circulated for years, recent discussions at a donor event in Palm Beach County suggest the possibility is becoming more concrete.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday is set to hold a news conference with Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Director Dave Kerner in Tallahassee.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday is set to hold a news conference with Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Director Dave Kerner in Tallahassee.

Governor Ron DeSantis will deliver remarks Thursday at the Florida State Fairgrounds in Tampa.

Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Miami.

Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday afternoon in Miami.

In Florida, it’s still DeSantis vs.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a proposed $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for state law-enforcement officers and firefighters, eliminating a commercial-lease tax and holding a new sales-tax “holiday” on guns and ammunition.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday announced a proposed $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for state law-enforcement officers and firefighters, eliminating a commercial-lease tax and holding a new sales-tax “holiday” on guns and ammunition.

As the end of his term nears, Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wants to make a major push to lower property taxes in Florida.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday continued to blast an immigration bill passed by the Florida Legislature and expressed frustration over politicians' inaction and the need for strong border policies.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday continued to blast an immigration bill passed by the Florida Legislature and expressed frustration over politicians' inaction and the need for strong border policies.

The Board of Governors voted Thursday to approve a new course list that it believes is not based on theories of systemic racism and privilege, among others. The board meeting, held in the student union building at the University of North Florida, got some pushback.

Governor Ron DeSantis will host a roundtable Thursday morning in Palm Beach.

Following numerous emails and social media questions from the community, News4JAX reached out to law enforcement agencies over questions of local immigration raids.

As the Florida Legislature holds a special session this week tackling only one issue -- immigration -- Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable on Wednesday in Titusville signaling a possible veto of the bill that lawmakers passed on Tuesday night.

President Donald Trump-endorsed candidates Jimmy Patronis and Randy Fine won their Republican primaries in the special elections to replace former Florida Reps. Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, notching wins in reliably conservative districts.

Republican lawmakers Sunday filed a flurry of bills to crack down on undocumented immigrants and place additional restrictions on the ballot initiative process.

On the eve of a special legislative session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republican lawmakers Sunday filed a flurry of bills to crack down on undocumented immigrants and place additional restrictions on the ballot initiative process.

As President Donald Trump cracks down on immigration, lawmakers in some Democratic-led states are proposing new ways to resist his efforts.

Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday afternoon in Jacksonville.

When the sun rose on the Gulf Coast Wednesday, palm trees were dusted with snow, waves crashed on icy beaches, and overjoyed Southerners grabbed whatever would slide and headed for the closest hill.

Mapmakers and teachers are re-thinking what to call the gulf of water between Mexico, the United States and Cuba after President Donald Trump ordered it renamed from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America.

In a rare sight in Florida, snow plows were deployed across the state on Tuesday and into Wednesday morning to help clear the roads of snow and ice.

The winter storm spreading snow, sleet and freezing rain across the southern United States has broken records, treating the region to unaccustomed perils and seasonal joy.

When you think about the Panhandle of Florida you think of Destin, Pensacola, 30A, and white sandy beaches. On Tuesday, those sandy beaches turned into white SNOWY beaches!

The Sunshine State is preparing to face its first winter storm since 1989, and parts of the Florida Panhandle have already begun to see snow accumulate on the ground, and social media users throughout the state have already started to post videos and images capturing the rare occurrence.

Governor Ron DeSantis said Tuesday afternoon that Florida could see a record amount of snow in the Panhandle over the next 24 hours as a rare winter storm hits the state.

Governor Ron DeSantis on Tuesday is set to hold a news conference at the State Emergency Operations Center in Tallahassee as a powerful winter storm is beginning to hit Florida.