DeSantis declares state of emergency due to Colonial Pipeline cyberattack
Governor Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency in Florida due to the cyberattack on Colonial Pipeline.
DeSantis signs bill to majorly expand Florida's private school voucher program
Florida's school voucher program will be significantly expanded after Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that increases eligibility to attend private schools at public expense.
DeSantis signs bill broadening ban on local gun regulations
Gov. DeSantis has signed a new bill that broadens an existing Florida law, which can make local governments pay as much as $100,000 in damages if they are sued for imposing gun regulations that are stricter than state firearms laws.
Cruise lines threaten to leave Florida over vaccine passport ban
Fallout continues from Governor Ron DeSantis’ on vaccine passports with Norwegian Cruise Lines’ CEO threatening to leave the state if the company can’t do vaccination checks.
911 dispatchers left off Florida's first-responder bonus list
Governor Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that firefighters, EMTs, paramedics, and law enforcement officer would be getting $1,000 pandemic bonuses, but 911 operators say the stress and demands of their jobs warrants putting them on that list.
Florida governor calls on cruise lines to return to sailing
With cruise lines are already sailing in other parts of the world, Florida’s governor said it’s time for Florida to immediately return to sailing.
Pinellas County rescinds mask mandate following DeSantis' executive order
Pinellas County announced it is rescinding its mandatory mask ordinance following Gov.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning vaccine passports; suspends COVID-19 local emergency orders
From a waterfront restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local-government coronavirus emergency orders on Monday as he signed a bill that makes permanent his ban on COVID-19 vaccine "passports" and limits the authority of cities and counties in future healthcare crises.
'We're going to protect our girls": Governor to sign transgender sports bill
The bill would ban transgender females from playing in women's sports.
Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mate
Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.
Florida House passes bill to permanently ban COVID-19 'vaccine passports'
The Florida House on Wednesday approved a measure that would limit local emergency orders and make permanent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order barring COVID-19 vaccine “passports.”
DeSantis extends Florida's COVID-19 state of emergency order
Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order Tuesday to extend Florida's state of emergency due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Senate passes bill to prohibit social media companies from removing political candidates
The bill would bar social media companies from removing political candidates from their platforms. Companies in violation could face fines of up to $100,000 a day. Gov. DeSantis made the bill a priority after former President Donald Trump was blocked from Facebook and Twitter after the Capitol riot.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to speak in Pennsylvania amid 2024 presidential run speculation: report
DeSantis is set to address the Allegheny County Republican Party, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
DeSantis puts prediction on Bucs game, reveals 'friendly wager' with Kansas City
With roughly 48 hours before Super Bowl LV kicks off, DeSantis – a Pinellas County native – says it's an honor to have his state on the big stage. But to be clear, he says the Bucs will win.
Florida man arrested after changing Gov. Ron DeSantis' address on state voter database: FDLE
A Florida man was arrested after allegedly changing Gov. Ron DeSantis' address through the state's voter registration database.
DeSantis sees approval rating drop during coronavirus pandemic
While many governors across the US have seen their approval ratings go up during the coronavirus pandemic, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has seen his numbers drop.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, wife announce birth of baby girl, Mamie
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and his wife, Casey, announced the birth of their baby girl, Mamie.
FL Gov. DeSantis blasts Sanders over Cuba comments
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday joined a chorus of Republicans criticizing Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders for comments the Vermont senator made about Cuba during an appearance Sunday on the CBS news show “60 Minutes.”
Gov. DeSantis announces paid time off for state workers on Christmas Eve, New Year's Eve
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said state employees will get two more days of paid time off this holiday season.