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Attorney General James Uthmeier has launched an investigation into OpenAI and ChatGPT, specifically probing the AI's potential role in the FSU school shooting. This move, reported by The Capitolist and News Service of Florida, raises questions about AI accountability and content moderation. Meanwhile, Governor DeSantis signed a bill requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote, immediately drawing lawsuits from voting rights groups, as reported by Florida Phoenix. DeSantis also called on the Florida House to impeach a Tallahassee judge over a bond release decision. Separately, a House Ethics probe found Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick guilty of stealing and laundering FEMA funds.

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Brice Barnes raises more than $100K in first 24 hours of campaign
The North Florida seat she seeks will be open in November. The post Brice Barnes raises more than $100K in first 24 hours of campaign appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbyi
Florida Politics12h ago
Politics
Jerry Demings continues to lag behind David Jolly in fundraising race for Democratic gubernatorial nomination
The former Republican has a five-to-one financial edge over the Central Florida political veteran. The post Jerry Demings continues to lag behind David Jolly in fundraising race for Democratic gubern
Florida Politics12h ago
Government
Manatee drops bid to tie nonprofit funding to immigration checks amid pushback
A controversial proposal that would have required nonprofits receiving Manatee County funding to verify they are not serving undocumented immigrants was withdrawn Tuesday after drawing widespread publ
WUSF21h ago
Courts
Is ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ under federal control? Answer could decide environmental groups’ case
Proving that the federal government controls the Everglades immigrant detention camp the state calls “Alligator Alcatraz” could be key to whether environmental groups’ case to shutter the facility sur
Florida Phoenix4d ago
Business and Tech
Rays asking for $1 billion in public funding for new stadium
The Tampa Bay Rays are seeking $1 billion in public funding to build their new ballpark, the club announced on its MLB site. The planned ballpark would be at Hillsborough College’s Dale Mabry campus a
The Capitolist1d ago
Tourism and Real Estate
At ‘Affordability Now Tour’ stop, Paul Renner elicits complaints about HOAs
OLDSMAR — Florida GOP gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner took his “Affordability Now” tour to Tampa Bay Thursday, where the conversation focused on property insurance rates, property taxes, and growi
Florida Phoenix2d ago
Environment
Takeaways from Tallahassee — Welcome to the New Wakulla Springs
Wakulla Springs nostalgia meets change as new visitor center rises The post Takeaways from Tallahassee — Welcome to the New Wakulla Springs appeared first on Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections.
Florida Politics20h ago
Hurricanes and Insurance
Gulf Coast faces hurricane risk as Florida farmers still reel from freeze damage
FORT COLLINS, Colo. — Colorado State University researchers are forecasting a slightly below-average Atlantic hurricane season in 2026. activity. Experts warn that people who live along the Florida Gu
Florida's Voice1d ago