Gov. DeSantis calls meeting on terrorism designations
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.
Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
Florida Gov. on license plate readers: 'Out of control'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shared his thoughts on license plate reader cameras, saying that he thought it was "out of control." He said he wants law enforcement to have the tools it needs to conduct investigations, but expresses concern about surveillance and reports of some law enforcement allegedly abusing that system. It comes as Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said it would end part of its Flock camera agreement in September after a majority of the Board of Commissioners no longer supported them.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shared his thoughts on license plate reader cameras, saying that he thought it was "out of control." He said he wants law enforcement to have the tools it needs to conduct investigations, but expresses concern about surveillance and reports of some law enforcement allegedly abusing that system. It comes as Pasco County Sheriff Chris Nocco said it would end part of its Flock camera agreement in September after a majority of the Board of Commissioners no longer supported them.
DeSantis seeks to limit EBT, TANF purchases to essential needs
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida is working with the Trump administration on a plan to restrict the use of certain public assistance benefits, arguing taxpayer-funded aid should only be used for essential needs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida is working with the Trump administration on a plan to restrict the use of certain public assistance benefits, arguing taxpayer-funded aid should only be used for essential needs.
Florida to begin testing 'flying cars' and air taxis by end of 2026, DeSantis says
Florida plans to begin testing electric "flying cars" (eVTOLs) at the 775-acre SunTrax testing facility in Polk County by the end of the year.
Florida plans to begin testing electric "flying cars" (eVTOLs) at the 775-acre SunTrax testing facility in Polk County by the end of the year.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supports air mobility transportation, innovation | FULL
Full press conference | Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the ongoing success of electric air travel as he supported the progress in this technology. Saying the air taxis could be used for disaster relief, military or even personal travel, he supported further research, testing and education in the area.
Full press conference | Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the ongoing success of electric air travel as he supported the progress in this technology. Saying the air taxis could be used for disaster relief, military or even personal travel, he supported further research, testing and education in the area.
Florida GOP primary: DeSantis praises — but doesn't endorse — Paul Renner
With just under two weeks until Florida's primary for governor, the incumbent is weighing in.
With just under two weeks until Florida's primary for governor, the incumbent is weighing in.
Florida pauses plan to label CAIR a terrorist organization after lawsuit
Florida officials are pausing their plan to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, and other groups as terrorist organizations under a new state law.
Florida officials are pausing their plan to designate the Council on American-Islamic Relations, or CAIR, and other groups as terrorist organizations under a new state law.
DeSantis vetoes $2 million grant for St. Petersburg animal shelter
A St. Petersburg animal shelter has paused its major expansion project after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a requested $2 million in state funding.
A St. Petersburg animal shelter has paused its major expansion project after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed a requested $2 million in state funding.
Group sues DeSantis over Florida domestic terrorist law
The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a federal lawsuit late Wednesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his intent to label the group a domestic terrorist organization under a new state law.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a federal lawsuit late Wednesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his intent to label the group a domestic terrorist organization under a new state law.
DeSantis uses new Florida law to flag 90 foreign terrorist organizations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state intends to use a new law to officially designate and combat domestic and foreign terrorist groups operating within its borders.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state intends to use a new law to officially designate and combat domestic and foreign terrorist groups operating within its borders.
Gov. DeSantis signs $117.6B Florida budget with tax relief, debt reduction and record reserves
Gov. DeSantis highlighted a fourth consecutive year of reduced state spending while also discussing tax relief, debt reduction, education funding and infrastructure investments.
Gov. DeSantis highlighted a fourth consecutive year of reduced state spending while also discussing tax relief, debt reduction, education funding and infrastructure investments.
Florida school testing: DeSantis announces majority of students hit grade level benchmarks
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that a majority of Florida students are meeting or exceeding grade-level benchmarks under the state's progress-monitoring testing framework.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that a majority of Florida students are meeting or exceeding grade-level benchmarks under the state's progress-monitoring testing framework.
Alligator Alcatraz to close after aiding 21,000 deportations, DeSantis says
One year after it opened, Alligator Alcatraz, the detention center used by Florida and the federal government to house undocumented immigrants, is shutting down.
One year after it opened, Alligator Alcatraz, the detention center used by Florida and the federal government to house undocumented immigrants, is shutting down.
DeSantis signs public safety bills to protect law enforcement officers, crack down on repeat violent offenders
State officials enacted stricter criminal penalties Tuesday morning to protect law enforcement officers and crack down on repeat violent offenders across Florida.
State officials enacted stricter criminal penalties Tuesday morning to protect law enforcement officers and crack down on repeat violent offenders across Florida.
DeSantis signs death warrant for man who killed woman he met in Florida bar 44 years ago
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Dennis Michael Sochor, a 74-year-old man convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year’s celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Dennis Michael Sochor, a 74-year-old man convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year’s celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago.
DeSantis unveils $3 million grant for Pasco-Hernando State College workforce program
During a press conference at Pasco-Hernando State College, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded the college a $3 million grant to invest in workforce programs.
During a press conference at Pasco-Hernando State College, Governor Ron DeSantis awarded the college a $3 million grant to invest in workforce programs.
Florida Legislature approves DeSantis property tax cut plan for November ballot
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot.
Florida lawmakers on Tuesday approved a sweeping tax cut for homestead property owners pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to the November ballot.
Florida lawmakers revise DeSantis property tax plan before advancing to floor votes
Florida lawmakers are taking up Gov. DeSantis’ property tax proposal during a special session.
Florida lawmakers are taking up Gov. DeSantis’ property tax proposal during a special session.
DeSantis defends Everglades detention facility, says state expects full federal reimbursement
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday defended Florida's controversial migrant detention facility in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," arguing it was created out of necessity to support federal immigration enforcement efforts and insisting the state expects to be fully reimbursed for associated costs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday defended Florida's controversial migrant detention facility in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," arguing it was created out of necessity to support federal immigration enforcement efforts and insisting the state expects to be fully reimbursed for associated costs.