Attempting to thwart a Republican move to draw more GOP districts, Democratic lawmakers in Texas fled the state for Illinois. That maneuver, however, wouldn’t work in Florida if Gov. Ron DeSantis called lawmakers in for a redistricting session, to redraw the state’s congressional district lines. Florida’s constitution only requires a simple majority for a quorum for the Legislature to conduct business, and Democrats comprise a superminority in the House and Senate.

A Florida controlled growth watchdog group is assailing a newly approved state measure, claiming it attempts to provide help on hurricane recovery but severely limits local autonomy.

People seem to forget that once upon a time Florida had leaders who actually cared about the environment, the rule of law, and the lives of ordinary Floridians. Today, Florida (and Tallahassee Indivisible) honor the legacy of Bob Graham, who was a true leader in the areas of education and the environment.