Gov. DeSantis speaks on revising tenure at universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Wednesday afternoon at the Florida Education Commissioner's Summit in Miami, Florida. At the event, DeSantis said that higher education has lost its way and spoke out about revising tenures at universities.
Florida social media law blocked by federal judge
On Tuesday, a Florida federal judge halted enforcement of a law in Florida that would have barred most social media platforms from allowing young children to have accounts, saying it is a violation of the First Amendment’s protections on free speech. The measure was one of the most restrictive bans in the U.S. on social media use by children when Gov. Ron DeSantis signed it into law in 2024.
Governor DeSantis signs anti-squatting bills, focused on commercial properties
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two anti-squatting bills into law Monday in Sarasota.
Florida congressman wants to rename DC transit for President Trump: All aboard the WMAGA?
A Florida congressman is working to rename Washington, D.C.’s commuter rail system for President Donald Trump.
Florida Senate, House reach agreement on the state budget
Florida Senate, House reach agreement on the state budget
FULL: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Fort Myers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with health care leaders on Thursday morning in Fort Myers. At the event, DeSantis announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death. DeSantis also shared positive opinions on the announcement U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made earlier this week that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.
Florida Gov. DeSantis to veto 'free kill' bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death. The bill being vetoed is HB 6017, which seeks to repeal a 1990 Florida law that restricts who can sue for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, in medical malpractice cases when the victim is 25 years or older. Critics of the law refer to it as the "free kill" law.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on RFK Jr. COVID vaccine recommendation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and leaders in health care spoke Thursday morning in Fort Myers. At the event, DeSantis started his comments by sharing shared positive opinions on the announcement U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made earlier this week that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. The controversial announcement was made weeks before a CDC advisory panel was set to weigh in.
DeSantis signs 2 bills into Florida law on Wednesday: What we know about each
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign three bills into Florida law on Wednesday, including two animal laws that will strengthen penalties for animal cruelty and make it a felony to abandon restrained pets during disasters.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill, Florida to recognize gold and silver as legal tender starting in 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that sets the stage for Florida to recognize gold and silver as legal tender, allowing the precious metals to be used for transactions and certain tax payments beginning July 1, 2026.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis talk Hope Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is hosting a press conference with First Lady Casey DeSantis at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at The Vault in Tampa. The pair are discussing Hope Florida's partnerships with local state businesses.
Gov. DeSantis on Florida death penalty: I support it
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. Although the main topic of the event was the signing of a new ill to protect against forced medication and to bolster agriculture, DeSantis discussed the death penalty during the question and answer segment of the event.
Gov. Ron DeSantis bans fluoride from Florida water
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. At the event, he signed a bill making Florida the second state to ban fluoride from its water system. The bill also relates to the advertising of plant-based meat and milk substitutes. The death penalty was another topic discussed by the governor at the event.
DeSantis announces bill to protect against forced medication
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. There, DeSantis announced his intent to sign a bill to protect against forced medication and to bolster agriculture.
Florida Gov. DeSantis advocates for Congressional term limits
On Tuesday afternoon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled to Ohio to advocate with other leaders for Congressional term limits. DeSantis was joined by Ohio Speaker Matt Huffman and Ohio State Rep. Heidi Workman.
DeSantis, officials speak on Florida property tax relief
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Friday morning at Gators BBQ in Jacksonville, Florida. The roundtable discussion covered the need for property tax relief in the state. DeSantis had other officials join him and speak during the event.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on Florida property tax relief
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Friday morning at Gators BBQ in Jacksonville, Florida. The roundtable discussion covered the need for property tax relief in the state. DeSantis had other officials join him and speak during the event.
Florida Gov. DeSantis to sign bill banning fluoride in water
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced during a press conference on Tuesday in Miami that he will sign a bill to stop the practice of adding fluoride in the state's water supply. This would make Florida the second state in the country to ban community fluoridation, following Utah's lead. DeSantis said the move is the latest effort in the state to support medical freedom.
FULL | Officials announce historic state immigration operation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Thursday. At the event, DeSantis announced the results of the largest immigration operation in Florida history. Authorities said more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants, including several violent gang members, were arrested in the first-of-its-kind "Operation Tidal Wave." ICE officials said the operation will go down in history as the most single arrests made by a state in a single week that ICE has ever had. Authorities said the arrests were made possible through the activation of more than 250 local and state enforcement officials to assist ICE's federal partners.
Largest Florida immigration operation in state history
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Thursday. At the event, DeSantis announced the results of the largest immigration operation in Florida history. Authorities said more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants, including several violent gang members, were arrested in the first-of-its-kind "Operation Tidal Wave."