DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State. 

DeSantis invites VP Harris to Florida to set the record straight over African American curriculum controversy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, facing heavy criticism for defending “anti-woke” teaching in Florida, this week teed up an unusual proposal to the nation’s first Black vice president: Come debate the merits of the state’s new curriculum on African-American history.

Gov. Ron DeSantis cuts a third of presidential campaign staff

Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting far more campaign staff than previously thought as he works to reset his stumbling campaign amid unexpected financial trouble.

Florida Board of Education approves controversial guidelines for upcoming school year

The Florida Board of Education approved new and often controversial guidelines for the upcoming school year in response to more than a dozen education laws signed by Governor DeSantis.

Trump, DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group's rising influence over the GOP

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.

Certain baby items getting permanent sales tax exemption in Florida

Florida’s permanent sales tax exemption on certain baby and toddler items, including strollers, cribs, diapers, and baby wipes, goes into effect Saturday, July 1.

Only 20% of Americans want DeSantis to run for President, poll finds

As Republican presidential hopefuls have their focus on New Hampshire, a new poll finds only 1 in 5 Americans want Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024.

NAACP, League of Women Voters urge federal judge to block Florida's new elections law

Voter-registration groups such as the NAACP and the League of Women Voters urged a federal judge on Wednesday to block parts of a new Florida elections law, arguing it violates the First Amendment and is discriminatory.

Hispanic civil rights organization hosting town hall about new immigration laws

The League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC, is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday to answer questions about Senate Bill 1718 from the community. 

DeSantis, revamped special district target Disney lawsuit

Gov. Ron DeSantis and a revamped Central Florida special district sought Monday to scuttle a federal lawsuit in which Walt Disney Parks and Resorts contends its constitutional rights have been violated amid a long-running feud with DeSantis.

Supreme Court nixes Warren lawsuit

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an attempt by suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren to get his job back, ruling that the twice-elected Democrat waited too long to bring the case.

Florida sues feds over college accreditation

Contending that higher-education accreditation agencies wield "near limitless power" over colleges and universities, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit alleging federal laws and policies are unconstitutional.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."

Gov. DeSantis to send $130 million in funding to the Indian River Lagoon

The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.

DeSantis axes $510 million from record state budget

Gov. Ron DeSantis trimmed $510.9 million from a record-high state spending plan signed Thursday, with nearly one-fifth of the cuts coming from a single program designed to keep swaths of rural property from commercial and residential development.

Governor outlines Florida immigration policies in Arizona roundtable discussion

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined Gov. Ron DeSantis for a roundtable discussion about the border and illegal immigration Wednesday in Arizona.