Governor DeSantis announces over $112M in grants to improve state’s water quality and supply
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state was awarding more than $112M in grants to improve water quality and supply across Florida’s Gulf Coast and Central Florida.
Governor Ron DeSantis announces proposal to protect puppies in Florida
Governor DeSantis introduced a statewide proposal to stop abusive animal practices, targeting dog breeders and puppy mills.
DeSantis seeks to scuttle 'Alcatraz' access case
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has fired back at a lawsuit filed by Democratic lawmakers seeking access to a controversial immigrant-detention center in the Everglades, saying they don’t have a legal right to enter the facility “at their pleasure."
Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.
Gov. DeSantis speaks at groundbreaking for University of Florida's Hamilton School
The school website also shows concept art for the transformation, which will include seminar rooms and a lecture hall and event space.
ICE officials tout hundreds of arrests in immigration operation in Florida
More than 230 people accused of being in the U.S. illegally were arrested as part of a large-scale operation across Florida.
DeSantis honors victims of communism at Miami’s Freedom Tower
Governor Ron DeSantis joined state leaders at Miami’s Freedom Tower on Thursday for a solemn day of remembrance.
Charlie Kirk trophy and $50K scholarship to go to the winner of Florida’s Speech and Debate Championships
On Monday, Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis praised the state’s initiative to elevate civics education and announced that the winner of the state’s national speech and debate championship will receive a Charlie Kirk trophy and a $50,000 scholarship.
Progressive auto insurance to give back $1B to Florida policyholders
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Progressive auto insurance policyholders in Florida should be getting a rebate or a credit due to litigation reform in the state and those who are insured by other companies should see savings in the near future.
DeSantis signs death warrant for Florida murderer convicted in 1988 killing, rape of convenience-store manager
In what could be Florida’s 17th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of raping and murdering a Putnam County convenience-store manager in 1988.
Burmese python removal plan ahead of schedule in the Florida Everglades
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says that Florida is ahead of schedule in its push to remove the invasive Burmese python snake from the Everglades.
Hulk Hogan to have portion of Clearwater Trail named in his honor
Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler who died in Clearwater in July, will have a portion of the Clearwater Trail named after him.
Trump Presidential Library: DeSantis, Florida Cabinet approve Miami site near iconic Freedom Tower
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet on Tuesday approved turning over a 2.63-acre parcel at Miami Dade College’s Wolfson Campus for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library.
DeSantis warns Florida is ‘not Portland’ as state secures major federal immigration funding
Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.
Gov. Ron DeSantis champions Florida's public education, universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
Gov. DeSantis touts school choice as Florida welcomes Success Academy to state
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to Florida.
Florida invests millions in pediatric cancer research through Cancer Connect Collaborative
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative during a press conference in Tampa on Wednesday.
Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in Florida: Gov. DeSantis to propose 2.63-acre parcel for project
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to propose an item to convey a 2.63-acre parcel in Miami-Dade County adjacent to the Freedom Tower for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library.
Florida Gov. DeSantis, Lt. Gov. Collins unveil Benjamin Franklin statue in Apalachicola
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins unveiled a new Benjamin Franklin statue on Wednesday in Apalachicola. The statue is part of DeSantis' ongoing mission to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming in 2026.
DeSantis signs execution warrant for ‘Deacon of Death’ convicted in Hillsborough murders
In what could be Florida’s 14th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of murdering two women in 1996 in Hillsborough County and dumping them in a pond.