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This week, support has mounted for a campaign to establish the right to hunt and fish in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation approving massive tax relief and cracking down on street racers, the Florida Democrats have rebranded again - and more top stories.

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law to ban lab-grown meat sale and production in Florida, Madison County has flipped Republican as the state GOP breaks a 900,000 voter registration lead

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an education law that revises the procedure for challenging school materials and to speed charter school transitions, a fiscal conservative and pro-police candidate defeated the Democratic-backed candidate in Winter Garden's city commissioner race, law enforcement "dragged" protestors off the streets of Miami - and more top Florida stories.

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a slate of new laws to go after retail thieves, sexual child predators, sex offenders, to protect first responders from fentanyl exposure, and to raise awareness around the opioid epidemic. The Osceola County School Board also voted on whether to ban political flags in schools, a pastor has ignited controversy over calling Autism Awareness Week "demonic" - and more top Florida stories.

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to bolster road and infrastructure projects, and also commenced the second straight year of major toll relief for commuters. Florida also defeated the Biden administration in court, part of a multi-state effort to overturn a "green energy" emissions policy - and more top Florida stories.

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida scored a major victory in the legal struggle against Disney, the governor signed legislation that will end the "squatter scam" and to restrict minors' social media access, an explicit Tampa pride event with children present sparks outrage, and more top stories.

This week, Florida Republicans trounced Democrats in multiple key races locally, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a major bill cracking down on homeless encampments in the state's cities, Rep. Cory Mills helped rescue more Americans from Haiti - and more top Florida stories.

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered troops, resources and personnel to the state's southern waters in the wake of a potential for Haitian migrants fleeing their country. And, Rep. Cory Mills again helped save Americans from danger, including dozens out of Haiti. Spring break has also kicked off statewide, and Attorney General Ashley Moody issued a warning to help keep Floridians safe.

This week, the 2024 Florida Legislative Session has concluded and Florida's Voice recaps some of the most blockbuster pieces of legislation, such as the agriculture bill banning lab-grown meat and a bill cracking down on homeless encampments. And, universities across the state are continuing to end their "DEI" departments. Gov. Ron DeSantis is also mobilizing state resources to guard against spring break chaos - and more top Florida stories.

This week, Florida's Voice traveled across the Panhandle of Florida to tell the unheard stories and issues that locals are facing every day. We spoke with residents in places like Apalachicola, Destin and Panama City Beach about topics including inflation, tourism, conservation and more.

This week, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined Florida's Voice to discuss the southern border crisis and how it fuels the fentanyl crisis that kills thousands of Americans, Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to sign a now-passed bill to release documents surrounding a 2006 investigation into Jeffrey Epstein, and lawmakers are heading into the final stretch of the 2024 Legislative Session. Miami-Dade County Sheriff candidate Mario Knapp also joined to discuss his extensive law enforcement experience and how he plans to support his officers if elected this November.

This week, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody joins to discuss state efforts to further crack down on retail theft, and Sen. Jonathan Martin talks about his legislation that would protect Florida's historical monuments from being removed by local leaders. Lawmakers are also barreling forward in the 2024 Legislative Session on bills looking to target illegal aliens, stiffen fines for street racing, help pay for swim lessons and more.

This week, top Florida lawmakers and officials joined Florida's Voice to discuss the latest from the 2024 Legislative Session: Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, House Speaker-Designate Daniel Perez, Sen. Jay Collins and Rep. Danny Alvarez. And, the mother who leaked footage of a left-wing school rally for third graders told Florida's Voice she's now withdrawing her children.

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged nearly 1,000 additional troops to help secure the Texas border, a concerned parent blew the whistle on a private school hosting a left-wing political rally for third graders, get the latest information on the destructive fentanyl epidemic, and more top stories.

This week, Republican Party of Florida Chairman Evan Power joins to discuss the party's recent influx of support, with massive donations from Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson and Senate President-Designate Ben Albritton, along with the party being set to endorse former President Donald Trump in the 2024 election. And, lawmakers in Tallahassee continue to push forward blockbuster legislation dealing with topics like minors' access to social media and gender identity on driver's licenses.

This week, Florida's Voice took a trip to Key West to hear about some of the top and most important issues to locals, ranging from an artificial reef project gaining traction, problems faced by recreational and commercial fishermen, growing tourism and the need for affordable housing, a water quality project years in the making, and the latest on bills making progress in the 2024 Legislative Session.

This week, the 2024 Legislative Session began and lawmakers are considering a long slate of bills, Sen. Jay Collins joins to discuss some of his proposals, the 2024 Republican primary candidates gear up for Iowa, and MORE local stories.

Florida Rep. Berny Jacques joins to discuss his legislation allowing municipalities to hand count their elections and banning foreign-made election machines, Republican candidates prepare for the Iowa caucus, and your TOP local stories.

Florida Republicans react to the Colorado Supreme Court ordering former President Donald Trump to be removed from the state's primary ballot, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo and Rep. Daniel Perez join to discuss their 2024 Legislative Session priorities, and your TOP local stories.

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson calls to cut funding indoctrination on college campuses, Rep. Keith Truenow is running for Florida Senate, and your TOP local stories.

Attorney Jason Gonzalez joins to debunk a Sun Sentinel article on Walt Disney World and its new oversight district, St. Lucie County Sheriff Keith Pearson joins to discuss his recent appointment, and more TOP local stories.

In this episode, Rep. Kaylee Tuck joins to express the importance of the Fairness in Women's Sports Act, Rep. Tyler Sirois makes his case on the banning of lab-grown meats, and more top Florida stories.

On this Thanksgiving edition of Florida's Voice with Brendon Leslie, Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters celebrates one year on the job, Sen. Blaise Ingoglia condemns pro-Hamas protests, and Brendon catches up with Sen. Corey Simon during his Hurricane Idalia recovery efforts.

Nyla Pipes joins to defend farmers from environmentalists, our host fact checks the mainstream media, and Florida's top stories.

Welcome to Florida's Voice with Brendon Leslie, covering Florida's top stories and speaking with real people on the issues that matter. In this episode, Sen. Rick Scott joins to discuss his newly introduced Israel funding bill, Drew Steele talks about this week's election results, Dave Rubin gives his recap of the GOP debate, and you'll learn everything you need to know from special session in Tallahassee.