Remembering 9/11: Retired New York officers, firefighters join Governor DeSantis for Palm Harbor ceremony
On a somber day marking 24 years since the September 11th attacks, a large ceremony took place in Palm Harbor honoring thousands of lives lost in 2001.
President Trump pushes back on DeSantis' effort to rescind vaccine mandates
President Donald Trump is pushing back on Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to end all vaccine mandates in Florida.
Governor DeSantis touts Florida's Second Amendment sales tax holiday now in effect
Gov. Ron DeSantis ushered in Florida’s newest sales tax holiday on Monday – one that adds guns and ammunition along with recreational supplies.
Florida opens 'Deportation Depot' migrant detention facility inside former prison
Florida opened a second migrant detention facility called "Deportation Depot," which is now accepting detainees, the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News on Friday.
Florida vaccine mandates: Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
Gov. DeSantis highlights results of SAFE program to fight fentanyl in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Tuesday morning in Orlando to highlight the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) program to fight fentanyl. The two leaders accentuated several recent SAFE-funded investigations that led to the dismantling of drug trafficking operations across the Sunshine State.
Florida CFO issues investigative subpoenas against Orange County government, employees over DEI grants
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia alleged on Wednesday that some Orange County leaders and employees have not been fully cooperative with Florida's DOGE audit team, specifically surrounding grants and programs dealing with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Gov. DeSantis doubles down on FDOT order to remove street murals
Governor Ron DeSantis responded to the outcry over an order from the Florida Department of Transportation to remove street art that could violate traffic safety guidelines.
Governor DeSantis touts 'major progress' on Howard Frankland Bridge, I-275 widening projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Tuesday about "major progress" on the Tampa Bay area's largest state-funded road projects, including the expansion of the Howard Frankland Bridge along with a stretch of I-275 in Pinellas County.
DeSantis slams California Democrat over claim 'Diary of Anne Frank' banned in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back against claims on Monday that the state banned Anne Frank's famous World War II-era diary, noting it's actually on the state's recommended reading list.
Florida’s small and rural communities to receive more than $38 million in grants, DeSantis says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural communities in the Sunshine State through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
Florida petitions Census Bureau over extra congressional seat
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has written a letter to the Census Bureau and the Commerce Department asking for an extra seat in congress.
Florida sues textbook publishers for allegedly overcharging schools by millions of dollars
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.
Governor DeSantis announces 'Deportation Depot' immigration detention facility at north Florida prison
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday that Florida is opening a second immigration detention and deportation facility in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" – this time using a north Florida prison that will be dubbed "Deportation Depot."
Governor DeSantis highlights Florida law enforcement recruitment bonuses at Tampa news conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted Florida’s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Governor DeSantis appoints Jay Collins as Florida's new lieutenant governor at Tampa news conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed State Sen. Jay Collins as the state’s lieutenant governor.
DeSantis touts completion of water-improvement project that reversed damage done by man-made canal
Governor Ron DeSantis says since he’s taken office, he’s worked hard to improve the state’s water quality and announced the completion of the Crane Creek M1 Canal Flow Restoration project during a press conference on Monday.
Governor DeSantis says the U.S. is considering a new census over counting of undocumented immigrants
Governor Ron DeSantis insists that Florida was deprived of its rightful representation in Congress under the 2020 census conducted by the Trump administration.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE agreement amid pressure from Gov. DeSantis, AG Uthmeier
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Friday signed an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist in the transport of suspected undocumented immigrants to Alligator Alcatraz, a detention facility in the Everglades.