State & National

Gainesville Iguana Rounds Up State, National Stories With Local Angles

The Gainesville Iguana’s editors’ picks compilation covers a range of state and national topics, including Florida’s 2026 legislative session priorities, a new state law requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration taking effect in 2027, and immigration enforcement trends. The roundup also highlights a Gainesville filmmaker whose indie film swept a Puerto Aventuras festival and features local civil rights veteran Zoharah Simmons speaking at a March 28 rally in Gainesville.

Sources: The Gainesville Iguana