‘Hope Florida’ program boosts Tampa Bay area churches, non-profits helping those in need
Tampa Bay area churches and non-profits got a boost on Monday from Governor Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis.
Judge permanently blocks part of Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act' as unconstitutional on First Amendment grounds
A federal judge on Friday permanently blocked part of Florida's "Stop Woke Act" that was pushed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and other GOP lawmakers to ban critical race theory training in the workplace and in education.
Florida back-to-school sales tax holiday returns Monday: Here's how to save
As parents prepare to send their kids back to school, Florida is working to make stocking up on those school supplies a little more affordable.
Governor DeSantis hammers Hillsborough County School District: 'You do not need to raise anybody's taxes'
Gov. Ron DeSantis sounded off Wednesday on the Hillsborough County School District's attempts to put a referendum on the ballot that asks voters to approve a property tax hike to increase teacher salaries.
Governor DeSantis awards St. Petersburg College $7.2M to give students opportunities at high-wage jobs
Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a press conference on Wednesday morning.
'We cannot let him down:' DeSantis, Haley unite behind Trump with RNC speeches
Governor Ron DeSantis took the stage at the Republican National Convention on Tuesday, a onetime primary rival turned ally in support of Donald Trump.
Trump rally shooting: Ron DeSantis 'praying' for Donald Trump, family after Pennsylvania rally shooting
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he and his wife, Casey DeSantis, were praying for former president Donald Trump and his family after his campaign rally in Pennsylvania was disrupted by a shooting.
'Free State of Florida' signs now welcome drivers to Sunshine State
New signs will welcome drivers to the ‘Free State of Florida’ as they drive into the Sunshine State.
'Satanic Temple' members want to volunteer in Florida schools, but governor's office says it won't happen
Satanists are ready to volunteer in Florida's schools in response to Governor Ron DeSantis's push to integrate more religion into the state's public school system under a volunteer school chaplain program that went into effect last week.
New Florida laws going into effect on July 1: Here are some of the highlights
Governor Ron DeSantis has been busy over the last couple months, signing a plethora of bills into law, and on Monday, over 150 of those bills will go into effect.
Freedom Sales Tax Holiday: What you can buy tax-free in Florida this July
The newly reinstated Freedom Sales Tax Holiday kicks off on July 1, giving Florida consumers the opportunity to buy a plethora of recreational items tax-free.
DeSantis signs off on bill designating Florida's A1A as Jimmy Buffett Memorial Highway
Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law on Thursday naming sections of State Road A1A on the East Coast after Jimmy Buffett.
Gov. DeSantis vetoes Florida bill aimed at regulating vacation rentals
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed a measure aimed at regulating vacation rentals, saying the proposal would create "bureaucratic red tape" for local officials.
Gov. Ron DeSantis fast-tracks projects to ease congestion for Florida drivers
On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis vowed to ease congestion on I-75 and the I-4 corridor.
DeSantis suspends Florida councilwoman after health care and wire fraud indictment
On Tuesday, Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended a Hialeah City Council member who was indicted last week by a federal grand jury on health care fraud and wire fraud charges.
DeSantis signs bill banning intentional releases of balloons in Florida
Governor DeSantis signed three bills into law on Monday, including one banning the intentional releasing of balloons for things like gender reveals.
DeSantis vetoes bill cracking down on slow left-lane driving, OK's bear killing law
Governor DeSantis on Friday signed a bill allowing people to kill bears across the state under certain conditions while vetoing a bill cracking down on slow left-lane driving.
DeSantis signs $116.5 billion state budget, vetoes nearly $1 billion in projects
This week, Governor DeSantis signed off a new $116.5 billion state budget.
DeSantis declares state of emergency in Sarasota County after major flooding
Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency Wednesday in multiple Florida counties impacted by major flooding from Invest 90L.
DeSantis signs $116.5 billion state budget in downtown Tampa
Governor Ron DeSantis touted his own thriftiness on Wednesday as he signed an approximately $116.5 billion budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which will start July 1.