In a memo sent to state senators in August, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, said she had “no intention” of calling a special session. Passidomo on Thursday said she had nothing new to add.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that the Legislature needs to convene in Tallahassee before the end of the year to help condominium owners facing a deadline that could result in them having to pay extraordinarily expensive fees that many cannot afford.

For the second time in a week, Gov. Ron DeSantis held a roundtable in Pinellas Park to pressure the Florida Legislature to hold a special session to help condo owners who are facing rising assessment fees.

Governor DeSantis turned up the heat on the state's crisis with condo repairs at a roundtable in Pinellas Park Thursday. The governor told participants the legislature "can't punt" the issue of required inspections and fix-ups into next year.