Florida Legislature OKs sanctions against Iran, support for Israel

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida Legislature wrapped up a special session Wednesday, bolstering Gov. Ron DeSantis’ foreign policy resume by expanding sanctions against companies that do business with Iran in advance of Wednesday night’s GOP presidential debate in Miami. The Legislature also unanimously passed a resolution supporting Israel in its battle against Hamas, a terrorist organization funded by Iran that invaded Israel on Oct. 7 and went on a murderous rampage. But House and Senate leaders also used the opportunity to deal with issues closer to home by approving a $416 million relief pa...