Federal prosecutors have charged a Tampa-area physician with a series of crimes connected to the production of harmful materials involving a child as well as attempts to incite the minor to engage in sexual activity.

In a special session on Monday, leaders seemed to be declaring their independence from a governor who has wielded so much power that legislative sessions have become largely predictable rubber stamps.

Lawmakers in Tallahassee on Monday abruptly ended a special session called by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to address illegal immigration and other issues.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday promised to veto the immigration bill passed by state lawmakers when it reaches his desk.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Florida Capital Bureau) - State lawmakers sent their proposal fighting illegal immigration to Governor Ron DeSantis.

Lawmakers are considering stripping DeSantis of his immigration enforcement powers, which the governor used to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard three years ago.

Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature passed a plan that includes boosting criminal penalties for undocumented immigrants.

The Republican dispute over how to best proceed on illegal immigration is playing out mostly online.

The act would name Florida's Commissioner of Agriculture, the state's chief immigration officer, who would oversee immigration enforcement and be the state's liaison to the federal government.

DeSantis has suggested he would veto the legislation rolled out on Monday by leaders of the Florida Legislature.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis pushed for a special session to help boost President Donald Trump’s immigration efforts. But that session was blocked by Senate and House leadership Monday.