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Through circumstance and timing, DeSantis has used appointments to drastically shape Florida politics – and its judiciary – to his liking, gifting allies the levers of power and the benefit of incumbency. The post Trio of powerful DeSantis appointments will face voters for the first time appeared first on The Florida Trib.

The investigative series looking at a decades-old Death Row conviction marred by prosecutorial conduct won third place in the SPJ Florida Chapter's prestigious A-Mark Prize for Investigative Journalism. The post “Cold Blooded” closes out the year with wins at the Sunshine State Awards appeared first on The Florida Trib.

The report gives a rare glimpse into the sprawling makeshift facility that was built in a matter of days by Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration. The post ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees were held in cages the size of a phone booth appeared first on The Florida Trib.

Florida’s herbicide spraying has sparked public backlash and promises to reform the way the state manages invasive aquatic plants. But state officials are starting to form that strategy in secret. The post Florida sets new course for controversial herbicide program behind closed doors appeared first on The Florida Trib.

The emergency preparedness fund was originally set aside for recovery from hurricanes and other natural disasters. This past year, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration used much of the money to build and operate the now-shuttered Everglades immigration detention facility dubbed “Alligator Alcatraz.” The post This state agency owes millions in immigration bills. Lawmakers just cut a check appeared first on The Florida Trib.