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Florida AG sues Starbucks over what he says is race-based hiring

The suit alleges Starbucks has violated a state civil-rights law.

by News Service of Florida December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

The lawsuit came after Uthmeier’s office on Nov. 26 said it was dismissing a case against Starbucks that was filed last year at the state Division of Administrative Hearings.

Kratom byproduct battle heats up in court

A clash has erupted over the privacy of the users who are part of the legal challenge.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida December 1, 2025December 1, 2025

Campbell’s says it uses ‘100% real chicken’ after AG Uthmeier moves to investigate

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix November 26, 2025November 26, 2025

A group of nine drag queens pose for a festive photo on a stage. A queen dressed as Santa Claus, wearing a red sequined suit and white beard, is seated in the center. The other eight queens surround Santa in glamorous, elaborate outfits with dramatic makeup and large, styled wigs. Behind them, red banners read "MURRAY & PETER PRESENT A DRAG QUEEN CHRISTMAS."

‘Drag Race’ star claps back at Florida AG ‘Mister Urethra’ for targeting Christmas show

‘If you’re worried about children, worry about gun control and feeding them instead of worrying about drag queens.’

by Selene San Felice November 11, 2025November 18, 2025

Florida AG sues Planned Parenthood over abortion pill safety claim

Planned Parenthood’s website says the abortion pill is safer than medicines “like penicillin, Tylenol, and Viagra.”

by News Service of Florida November 6, 2025November 6, 2025

An aerial, high-angle view of a large building complex identified by a sign as "ISTABA ISLAMIC SOCIETY." The complex features multiple buildings, including a prominent light-colored structure with a golden dome in the foreground and a larger, reddish-pink building with another golden dome in the background. The campus is surrounded by numerous trees, including palms, a parking lot, and a playground, with a multi-lane road visible in the bottom left corner.

Florida AG: Vouchers for Tampa Islamic schools ‘undermines our national security’

The entire Florida Cabinet wants to stop allowing taxpayer-funded scholarships for the schools. That’s up to the Department of Education.

Liv Caputo/Florida PhoenixOctober 27, 2025October 27, 2025

Trump backs James Uthmeier for Florida attorney general in 2026

Last month, reports surfaced that the president was considering backing Florida Speaker of the House Daniel Perez for AG.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix October 8, 2025October 8, 2025

A close-up of a person wearing a plaid shirt and khaki pants with a black nylon holster on their belt holding a handgun. The individual is standing outdoors, and blurred greenery is visible in the background.

Florida AG says open carry is the law, drawing warnings from Second Amendment Groups

Groups that have been advocating for the Legislature to repeal Florida’s ban on open carry are cheering last week’s ruling—and warning state legislators not to add any new regulations in legislation they offer next year.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix September 16, 2025September 16, 2025

Florida’s Attorney General says open carry is “the law of the state”

An appeals court reversed a long-standing open carry ban.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida September 15, 2025September 15, 2025

Safety group steps in after Florida’s attorney general says he won’t defend ban on long gun purchases

James Uthmeier says he and Gov. Ron DeSantis believe the law is unconstitutional.

by Mitch Perry August 18, 2025August 30, 2025

Florida AG Uthmeier opens ‘climate cartel’ investigation

He called the disclosure and standards organizations “grifts.”

by Florida Phoenix July 28, 2025September 1, 2025

Feds intervene in argument that Florida should be allowed to enforce controversial immigration law

The law passed during a special session earlier this year to align the state with Trump’s crackdown on illegal immigration.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix July 9, 2025August 22, 2025

State attorney asks judge to toss out lawsuit over online gambling compact with Seminole Tribe

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 25, 2025July 3, 2025

DeSantis rushes ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ to detain undocumented immigrants in the Everglades

Critics called it a ploy to go viral at taxpayers’ expense.

by Christine Sexton, Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix June 24, 2025July 1, 2025

Federal judge holds Florida Attorney General Uthmeier in contempt of court over immigration

He later posted on X that he has no regrets over trying to enforce Trump’s policy.

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix June 17, 2025June 26, 2025

New Florida law targeting undocumented immigrants remains blocked by federal court

Attorney General James Uthmeier argued that enforcement should at least temporarily be allowed.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 9, 2025June 11, 2025

Florida’s attorney general wants a federal court to take another look at the state’s drag show law

Previous rulings argued the law violated Hamburger Mary’s First Amendment rights.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida June 5, 2025June 12, 2025

Democratic candidate for Florida Attorney General rails against power companies, stolen wages and more

José Javier Rodríguez says, ‘I made my career taking on the corrupt and powerful.’

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix June 3, 2025July 21, 2025

Florida asks courts to reconsider ruling against parents of child who wanted to use they-them pronouns at school

Under a school system policy guide at the time, the parents were not informed of the social transition at school.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida May 7, 2025May 14, 2025

At Hula Bay in Tampa, DeSantis stands by Florida attorney general defying federal courts

He said the episode raises a ‘larger issue’ of who can enact public policy in the United States.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix May 7, 2025May 31, 2025