Gray Rohrer
@GrayRohrer
Covering state government and politics for @USAToday Florida newspapers. Email tips to [email protected]. Formers: @orlandosentinel, @Fla_pol
Florida's tuition freeze started under then-Gov. Scott & was continued under @GovRonDeSantis Multiple Fla schools, however, are expected to raise tuition for out-of-state students this fall. UF approved it today, FSU likely to do so tomorrow. Doesn't sound like Scott likes it
As governor, I worked to stop years of tuition hikes at our universities and hold the line on tuition to keep costs affordable for all students. Florida became the top state for higher education while we kept costs low. I am proud of our work and have worked as Senator to keep…
U.S. House Committee on Oversight and Gov't Reform has issued the subpoena for Ghislaine Maxwell to appear at a deposition to be held at FCI Tallahassee, where she is serving her prison sentence, on Aug. 11 at 10 a.m. oversight.house.gov/wp-content/upl…
WSJ Exclusive | Justice Department Told Trump in May That His Name Is Among Many in the Epstein Files wsj.com/politics/justi…
Judge in Florida denies Justice Dept. request to release Epstein transcripts wapo.st/4lFtCQN
And now we learn Bondi will not attend the CPAC "Summit on Human Trafficking," after all. The stated reason is a torn cornea.
Will be very interesting to see whether Bondi moves forward with this.
Leon County defends colorful crosswalks amid state crackdown on political street art tallahassee.com/story/news/loc… via @tdonline
By my math @GovRonDeSantis has until July 31 to reappoint them. (I think it's 45 days from end of session)
At press event this a.m. @GovRonDeSantis was joined by AHCA Secretary Shevaun Harris. The Fla Senate this yr did not confirm Harris or Taylor Hatch, another agency head amid questions about Hope Florida. Harris & Hatch can be reappointed but so far no word from gov office ...
Compromise: Winner of the UCF-Houston Space Game gets the Space Shuttle Discovery
House Dems want to keep the Space Shuttle Discovery in the National Air & Space Museum in VA, not transfer it to Texas as mandated under OBBB.
Today in reporter-politician relationships: Brian Glenn, a reporter for Real America’s Voice, asked Trump in the Oval Office just now about ending capital gains taxes on home sales. His girlfriend, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, introduced a bill earlier this month to do that.
I think a key challenge with the “Powell struggle” is that the supporters of President Trump, even the well educated smart non-finance tech bros, seem convinced that “the Fed cutting rates” equals rates falling across maturities. That a stubborn Fed is the only force holding…
Florida’s High-Speed Rail Rattles Investors, Defying Its Promise bloomberg.com/news/articles/…
Florida's Ed Commissioner says the state's high school illegal recruiting policies are "antiquated" and wants them reviewed after a "volunteer coach" was suspended Notably, Teddy Bridgewater was recently suspended in Miami over giving kids "benefits" like meals and rides
Florida is the school choice state, and as such, we must allow flexibility to maximize fairness and competition for our student athletes while ensuring that safeguards remain to prohibit illegal recruiting. That is why I sent a letter directing @FHSAA to review all of its…
Official records from former state Rep. Carolina Amesty’s forgery case have disappeared from the public’s view, a little over a week after the 30-year-old Republican asked a judge to help give her a fresh start. orlandosentinel.com/2025/07/21/off…
Blaise Ingoglia takes office as state CFO, but Trump-fueled fight looms tallahassee.com/story/news/loc… via @tdonline
#BREAKING: Judge Declares City of Miami's Attempt to Cancel 2025 Mayoral & Commission Election UNCONSTITUTIONAL #BecauseMiami Miami mayoral candidate and former city manager Emilio Gonzalez has prevailed in his legal effort to reinstate the November election. The city will…
Miami Commissioners CANCEL this Year’s Elections — and the Miami of Today is the America of Tomorrow… #BecauseMiami In a 3-2 vote, commissioners unilaterally canceled local elections and GIFTED THEMSELVES AN EXTRA YEAR IN OFFICE. This includes Mayor Ponzi Postalita Francis…
A consultant hired by FPL told regulators that without adding battery storage included in its $9B rate hike request, customers are highly likely to experience a rolling blackout. Lawyers fighting the hike say it's a nonsensical scare tactic. ICYMI: tampabay.com/news/business/…
White House confirms 250+ Venezuelans detained in El Salvador have been swapped for 10 US nationals that were being held in Venezuela by the Maduro regime.
Deus ex machina indeed
What ethical guidelines should pastors follow when using AI to develop sermons?
“The letter bearing Trump’s name, which was reviewed by the Journal, is bawdy—like others in the album. It contains several lines of typewritten text framed by the outline of a naked woman, which appears to be hand-drawn with a heavy marker.” wsj.com/politics/trump…