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. 

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.

Governors Ron DeSantis, Gavin Newsom to debate each other on FOX News' 'Hannity'

FOX News Channel’s Sean Hannity will moderate a red vs. blue state debate between Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis and Democrat California Governor Gavin Newsom, FOX News Media announced on Monday.

DeSantis, FEMA Chief Assess Idalia Damage

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Federal Emergency Management Agency Administrator Deanne Criswell planned Thursday to "see first-hand" damage from powerful Hurricane Idalia, a day after the storm barreled through North Florida.

Court to hear 'Stop WOKE' business fight

A federal appeals court this week will hear arguments in a fight about a 2022 Florida law that placed restrictions on how race-related issues can be addressed in workplace training — part of what Gov. Ron DeSantis dubbed the “Stop WOKE Act."

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.