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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Trump, while the Trump family’s company files three unprecedented trademark applications via a private entity to control the use of the Trump name on airports and related merchandise; experts say the filings could grant branding influence (fonts, logos, signage) even as the family says no royalties will be paid.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill renaming Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald J. Trump, with the change taking effect July 1. The FAA said it does not approve airport name changes but will update navigational charts; the Trump Organization said there will be no royalties from the name, and Eric Trump celebrated the move.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport the President Donald J. Trump International Airport, with the change set for July 1 pending FAA approval; the signing was private and a ceremonial event is planned later.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill renaming Palm Beach International Airport to Donald J. Trump International Airport, with the change taking effect July 1.
Florida Republicans are wary that a mid-decade redistricting push could backfire after surprising special-election wins, with Gov. DeSantis pressing for new maps that might weaken incumbents and shift margins. Democrats warn the moves could become a political liability in November, and lawmakers are weighing potential consequences ahead of an April session to advance redistricting.
Florida’s eight-sheriff Immigration Enforcement Council is pushing back against mass deportations, proposing that undocumented immigrants without criminal records should not be targeted and that President Trump and Congress be urged to set clearer, narrower guidelines. The sheriffs plan to draft a joint letter to Trump, the House Speaker, and the Senate Majority Leader, signaling a notable policy shift and tension with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ hardline stance on immigration; they also discussed alternatives like civil fines and English-learning requirements.
With seven days left in Florida's 60-day 2026 session, a budget stalemate between the House and Senate and simmering tensions with Gov. Ron DeSantis threaten to derail top priorities (including AI regulation) as lawmakers prepare for redistricting and a looming property-tax special session; even as some bills pass, the session is expected to end without major agreements, highlighting ongoing divisions and affordability concerns for residents.
Ron DeSantis, backed by Donald Trump, is spearheading a red-state campaign to replace the current college accreditors with a conservative-led alternative, funded in part by a $1 million Education Department grant; several states are weighing or passing bills to switch to the new accreditor, arguing for less DEI-driven evaluation and more competition, while critics warn the move could politicize accreditation and disrupt access to federal student aid.
The Florida House approved HJR 203 by an 80-30 vote to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would nearly repeal property taxes on primary residences while preserving school funding; second homes, businesses, and renters would still be taxed, and local governments warn it could cost more than $13.3 billion annually. For the measure to take effect, the Senate must accept a single version and voters must approve it by 60%, a process that faces ongoing tensions between chambers and negotiated details, including whether rural-need provisions are included. Gov. DeSantis supports broad tax relief but has urged a careful, potentially slower rollout.
The Florida House approved a joint resolution to place a constitutional amendment on the November ballot that would immediately end non-school property taxes for homesteaded properties beginning January 1, 2027, in an 80-30 vote along party lines. The Senate has not yet proposed a bill, and three-fifths support in both chambers is required to reach the ballot. Senate leaders say they’ll propose their own measure, potentially this session or in a special session. If approved, local governments could face large costs, and Gov. DeSantis has not unveiled a full plan, urging a careful, right approach over speed. The legislative session could extend beyond its scheduled end date.
Florida lawmakers approved a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump, sending it to Gov. DeSantis with potential branding costs up to $5.5 million; Republicans praise the move as honoring the president, while Democrats criticize it as divisive and caution that FAA approval and licensing deals will ultimately shape the rename.
Gov. Ron DeSantis publicly backed a Rays stadium at Hillsborough College, signaling a public-private approach and potentially giving political cover to local leaders to approve funding that could total more than $1 billion, though key details on land use, costs, and revenue sources remain unresolved.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and other officials voiced support for the Rays' plan to build a ballpark on Hillsborough College's Dale Mabry campus, but financing remains contentious as the team seeks public funds up to roughly $2.3 billion; Rays say they will cover at least 50% and rely on public sources like tourism taxes, sales taxes, and property taxes. Local leaders, including Mayor Castor, remain skeptical about using taxpayer money; a 180-day exclusive negotiation window has begun, with the target opening around 2029 and past financing efforts having stalled.
Florida lawmakers and Gov. Ron DeSantis are backing a sweeping property tax-cut plan that would raise the homestead exemption by $100,000 annually for 10 years and target eliminating non-school property taxes by 2037. The House has approved the proposal's path, but the Senate has yet to finalize its approach, with ongoing discussions expected to spill beyond the current session as local governments weigh funding needs.
The Florida Supreme Court ended its three-decade reliance on the American Bar Association as Florida's sole law-school accreditor, allowing graduates from ABA- or other recognized accreditors to sit for the state bar exam starting Oct. 1, a major DeSantis-aligned shift in higher-education policy; Justice Labarga dissented and the court now has six DeSantis appointees.