Florida Capitol

A federal grand jury has returned an indictment against Daniel A. Baker of Tallahassee. He is charged with two counts related to threats against anticipated protesters at the Florida Capitol following last month's insurrection in Washington, DC.

A federal magistrate judge on Monday ordered a Tallahassee man accused of plotting to “violently confront” potential protesters at the Florida Capitol this month to be kept in jail until his trial.

A federal magistrate judge did not rule Thursday on whether a Tallahassee man accused of plotting to “violently confront” potential protesters at the Florida Capitol over the weekend will remain in jail until trial. An attorney for Daniel Baker asked for pretrial release.

The Florida Department of Law Enforcement says no explosives have been found, but in an abundance of caution, the agency has closed the capitol complex until 9 a.m.

If there's no response from Governor DeSantis, Mayor John Dailey says local law enforcement will do what it can to maintain order.

State and local law enforcement agencies in Tallahassee are bracing for potential protests at the Florida Capitol this weekend and early next week, although officials say there are no specific threats right now.

Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Tuesday that law enforcement “reinforcements” will be on hand if anyone plans to participate in armed protests at the Florida Capitol.

Fernandina Beach Republican Aaron Bean and Naples Republican Kathleen Passidomo will serve as top lieutenants to incoming Senate President Wilton Simpson, R-Trilby. Incoming House Speaker Chris Sprowls rolled out a leadership team and committee changes, including a new committee that will be directed to look at the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Progressive political consultant Kevin Cate says Governor Ron DeSantis has the power to have it removed.

Capitol Police officials have taken a suspect into custody for vandalizing the Satanic Temple’s holiday display in the Capitol Rotunda. Nick Evans has…