Governor Ron DeSantis signs 3 bills cracking down on illegal immigration
Three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration were signed into law on Friday.
Governor Ron DeSantis deploys hundreds of officers to stave off potential influx of Haitian refugees
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he’s directed more than 250 additional officers and soldiers from the Florida State Guard, Division of Emergency Management, and other state law enforcement agencies to southern Florida and the keys to stop Haitian migrants from arriving on shore.
Gov. DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody kick off Strawberry Festival Parade
Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody visited Plant City to kick off the Strawberry Festival Parade on Monday.
DeSantis signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that clears the way for the release of grand jury testimony about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Governor DeSantis calls on legislature to crack down on frivolous book challenges
Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday supported a bill aimed at deterring "bad-faith objections" to school library books and instructional materials.
Disney appeals judge's dismissal of free speech lawsuit against Governor DeSantis
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday quickly launched an appeal after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against Governor Ron DeSantis.
Federal judge dismisses Disney free speech lawsuit against DeSantis
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Everglades restoration project
Gov. Ron DeSantis took no questions Thursday during his first public appearance after he abandoned his race for president.
Gov. Ron DeSantis to challenge Andrew Warren ruling
Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to ask a full federal appeals court to take up a battle about his suspension of Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, after a panel of the court backed Warren on key issues.
DeSantis funds $10M to combat harmful algae blooms like red tide
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday nearly $10 million for state programs to combat harmful algae blooms, like the red tide seen on Tampa Bay beaches every year.
DeSantis delivers State of the State address
With his presidential campaign in the background, Gov. Ron DeSantis used his annual State of the State address Tuesday to tout Florida’s accomplishments — while offering few new details of priorities for the 2024 legislative session.
Governor Ron DeSantis unveils park named after him in Manatee County
Governor Ron DeSantis stopped in Manatee County Wednesday afternoon to unveil a park in Sarasota in his namesake.
Governor DeSantis says Florida will not accept Palestinian refugees
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing backlash from within his own party, after saying he would not allow Florida to accept Palestinian refugees trapped in Gaza.
Florida universities ordered to enforce anti-harassment law amid dueling Mideast demonstration
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' office says it has dispatched memos to universities and law enforcement across the state directing them to take a more active approach to reports of on-campus antisemitism.
Governor Ron DeSantis greets hundreds of Americans evacuated from Israel as they land in Tampa
Hundreds of Americans who flew home from Tel Aviv were home safe Monday after landing at Tampa International Airport where they were greeted by Governor Ron DeSantis and his wife, Casey, hours earlier.
Governor Ron DeSantis declares emergency after Israel attack
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday declared a state of emergency in response to the war between Israel and Hamas, with his office saying the declaration allows the Florida Division of Emergency Management to “bring Floridians home and transport necessary supplies to Israel."
‘We must stand with Israel’: Gov. DeSantis wants to increase Florida’s sanctions on Iran
Florida’s Governor Ron DeSantis announced a proposal to increase the state’s sanctions on Iran during a press conference with members of the Florida Legislature and leaders in the Jewish community at the Shul of Bal Harbour on Tuesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis makes campaign stop in Tampa
Governor Ron DeSantis made a stop in Tampa Thursday afternoon as his bid for the White House continues.
Supreme Court to take up social media free speech law signed by Gov. DeSantis
The Supreme Court will weigh a Florida law championed by Gov.
New Florida law that allows for death penalty against those convicted of raping kids under 12 to take effect
A new law that could lead to imposing the death penalty on people who rape children under age 12 will take effect Sunday, along with other laws passed during the 2023 legislative session.