Governor DeSantis calls for special legislative session before March
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.
DeSantis signs first death warrant of 2025 for man convicted of killing Charlotte County couple in 1997
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of brutally murdering a couple at a Charlotte County sod farm in 1997.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of brutally murdering a couple at a Charlotte County sod farm in 1997.
Institutional Florida citrus grow is winding down operation amid struggles
Orange groves owned by Alico have been at the heart of Florida's citrus industry for 100 years, but production has declined by over 70% over the past 10 years.
Orange groves owned by Alico have been at the heart of Florida's citrus industry for 100 years, but production has declined by over 70% over the past 10 years.
Suzy Lopez sworn in for 1st full term as Hillsborough County State Attorney after years-long battle
Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez was sworn in for her first full term on Tuesday, with Governor Ron DeSantis among those in attendance.
Hillsborough County State Attorney Suzy Lopez was sworn in for her first full term on Tuesday, with Governor Ron DeSantis among those in attendance.
Trump pressing DeSantis to name Lara Trump as Rubio's Senate successor: FOX News source
President-elect Trump is pressing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to name his daughter-in-law Lara Trump to fill Sen. Marco Rubio's seat in the Sunshine State, Fox Digital has learned.
President-elect Trump is pressing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to name his daughter-in-law Lara Trump to fill Sen. Marco Rubio's seat in the Sunshine State, Fox Digital has learned.
Flags flown half-staff in Florida to honor 3, including St. Pete sailor, killed in 2019 terrorist act
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday to honor the three American sailors, including one from St. Petersburg, who were killed during a terrorist act five years ago at the Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday to honor the three American sailors, including one from St. Petersburg, who were killed during a terrorist act five years ago at the Naval Air Station Pensacola.
Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.
Chronister's promotion draws praise from Florida politicians
Law enforcement leaders around Florida are supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister as the DEA administrator.
Law enforcement leaders around Florida are supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister as the DEA administrator.
DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January
Floridians will likely know who their next U.S. senator will be by the beginning of January, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday.
Floridians will likely know who their next U.S. senator will be by the beginning of January, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday.
Governor DeSantis makes final push against Amendment 4
Governor Ron DeSantis railed against Amendment 4 during a Clearwater press conference Tuesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis railed against Amendment 4 during a Clearwater press conference Tuesday morning.
Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads
A federal judge on Tuesday continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ballot.
A federal judge on Tuesday continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ballot.
DeSantis gives $1M in aid to fisheries in West Florida to help with hurricane recovery
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that a million dollars of aid would be directed from the Florida Disaster Fund to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Foundation (FWC) as West Florida fisheries recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that a million dollars of aid would be directed from the Florida Disaster Fund to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Foundation (FWC) as West Florida fisheries recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
Governor DeSantis dismisses Amendment 4 as ‘bunch of lies’ that would make a radical change to Florida law
For the second day in a row, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke against Amendment 4.
For the second day in a row, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke against Amendment 4.
'Intentionally deceptive': DeSantis campaigns against Amendment 4
Governor Ron DeSantis held a campaign news conference from Coral Gables on Monday, arguing against Amendment 4, which will appear on the ballot in the upcoming 2024 election.
Governor Ron DeSantis held a campaign news conference from Coral Gables on Monday, arguing against Amendment 4, which will appear on the ballot in the upcoming 2024 election.
Governor Ron DeSantis approves election procedure changes for counties hit by hurricanes
Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 21, with the general election less than three weeks away. But damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton is forcing some Florida elections officials to make changes so that residents can still cast their votes.
Early voting starts on Monday, Oct. 21, with the general election less than three weeks away. But damage from hurricanes Helene and Milton is forcing some Florida elections officials to make changes so that residents can still cast their votes.
DeSantis gives 400,000 dollars to Tampa based first responder organizations
Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Tampa on Oct. 15, detailing Florida’s statewide recovery efforts and highlighting specific measures ongoing in Hillsborough County.
Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Tampa on Oct. 15, detailing Florida’s statewide recovery efforts and highlighting specific measures ongoing in Hillsborough County.
Governor DeSantis announces new aid for Pasco County after Hurricane Milton
The torrential rainfall from Hurricane Milton caused rivers in the Tampa Bay area to reach historic levels. Neighborhoods in the eastern part of Pasco County faced major flooding, and floodwaters are still lingering in many areas.
The torrential rainfall from Hurricane Milton caused rivers in the Tampa Bay area to reach historic levels. Neighborhoods in the eastern part of Pasco County faced major flooding, and floodwaters are still lingering in many areas.
How Florida is utilizing the National Guard in response to Hurricane Milton
All hands are on deck in Florida since Hurricane Milton hit the state’s western coast last week, bringing unprecedented rain and wind to the region and devastating communities.
All hands are on deck in Florida since Hurricane Milton hit the state’s western coast last week, bringing unprecedented rain and wind to the region and devastating communities.
Gov. DeSantis announces aid to SeaPort to jolt rebuild after Hurricane Milton
Governor Ron DeSantis held a Monday afternoon news conference in SeaPort Manatee to detail Florida's recovery effort after Hurricane Milton.
Governor Ron DeSantis held a Monday afternoon news conference in SeaPort Manatee to detail Florida's recovery effort after Hurricane Milton.
Florida Highway Patrol says a vehicle is necessary for free gas
The Florida Highway Patrol announced an important reminder to Florida residents looking to take advantage of the ten free gallons of gasoline being offered: You must fill up your vehicle in person to obtain the gasoline.
The Florida Highway Patrol announced an important reminder to Florida residents looking to take advantage of the ten free gallons of gasoline being offered: You must fill up your vehicle in person to obtain the gasoline.