Florida's new social media law: How will it be enforced?

Come January 1, 2025, everyone younger than 14 in Florida will essentially be kicked off social media under a new law Governor Ron DeSantis signed Monday, but there are still many unanswered questions.

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.

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. 

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 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."