Florida law will limit local green policies, environmentalists share concerns
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1217 into law on Wednesday afternoon in Jacksonville. The law will prohibit local and state government entities from enforcing ‘net-zero’ greenhouse gas emissions policies.
Gov. DeSantis signs new Florida law paving way for air taxis and advanced air mobility
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
The next step in air travel is ready for liftoff as a new law was signed to lay groundwork for advanced air mobility in airports across Florida.
Florida redistricting battle heats up as DeSantis warns lawmakers: ‘It will happen one way or another’
Florida’s looming redistricting fight is intensifying, with Gov. Ron DeSantis signaling a congressional map overhaul is coming soon even as key details remain unresolved.
Florida’s looming redistricting fight is intensifying, with Gov. Ron DeSantis signaling a congressional map overhaul is coming soon even as key details remain unresolved.
Florida law allowing FDLE head to declare certain groups as domestic terrorists draws backlash from CAIR
The Council on American Islamic Relations spoke out Tuesday against a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law this week that allows the state to declare certain groups as domestic terrorists.
The Council on American Islamic Relations spoke out Tuesday against a bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed into law this week that allows the state to declare certain groups as domestic terrorists.
Gov. DeSantis signs Florida law targeting terrorist groups, protecting constitutional rights over foreign law
On Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1474 during a press conference at the University of South Florida.
On Monday, Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1474 during a press conference at the University of South Florida.
Voting rights groups challenge Florida citizenship proof law
Florida lawmakers sent two high-profile bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday, addressing election requirements and the designation of “domestic terrorist organizations."
Florida lawmakers sent two high-profile bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday, addressing election requirements and the designation of “domestic terrorist organizations."
DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach Airport after Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.
Florida Gov Ron DeSantis addresses possible 2028 White House run, wife's breast cancer scare
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis did not rule out the possibility of running for president a second time, addressing whether he will make a White House bid in 2028 during an appearance on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis did not rule out the possibility of running for president a second time, addressing whether he will make a White House bid in 2028 during an appearance on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity."
DeSantis halts Manatee County cruise terminal plans with new environmental bill
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Florida targeted in expanding federal Medicaid fraud probe
Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide investigation into Medicaid fraud — and Florida is now under scrutiny.
Federal health officials have expanded a nationwide investigation into Medicaid fraud — and Florida is now under scrutiny.
Sheriff Grady Judd blasts media reports that he criticizes federal mass deportation efforts: 'Simply not true'
After media reports surfaced stating that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council criticized the federal government's mass deportation efforts during a meeting on Monday, Judd held one of his famous press conferences to set the record straight.
After media reports surfaced stating that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council criticized the federal government's mass deportation efforts during a meeting on Monday, Judd held one of his famous press conferences to set the record straight.
Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for 1990 Palm Bay murder
Chadwick Willacy, 58, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison on April 21, the sixth warrant DeSantis has signed this year.
Chadwick Willacy, 58, is scheduled to be executed by lethal injection at Florida State Prison on April 21, the sixth warrant DeSantis has signed this year.
Trump-backed election push gains ground in Florida as legal fight looms
Florida lawmakers have approved a sweeping election bill modeled after federal legislation backed by President Donald Trump, setting up a potential legal showdown if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the measure.
Florida lawmakers have approved a sweeping election bill modeled after federal legislation backed by President Donald Trump, setting up a potential legal showdown if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs the measure.
Gov. DeSantis, cabinet designates 22 acres at Hillsborough College into Rays stadium talks
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet officially designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College into the talks involving a stadium location for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet officially designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College into the talks involving a stadium location for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Lawmakers debate new guardrails on controversial governor-controlled emergency fund
A key state emergency fund controlled by Governor Ron DeSantis has officially expired, setting up a major policy dispute in Tallahassee.
A key state emergency fund controlled by Governor Ron DeSantis has officially expired, setting up a major policy dispute in Tallahassee.
Florida ranks no. 1 in workforce education, DeSantis says
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a news conference at Titusville High School on Tuesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a news conference at Titusville High School on Tuesday.
Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant for Michael King in 2008 murder of Denise Amber Lee
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed the death warrant for a man convicted in the 2008 murder of a North Port woman that resulted in increased training for 911 operators in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed the death warrant for a man convicted in the 2008 murder of a North Port woman that resulted in increased training for 911 operators in Florida.
Florida AI legislation update: House feud threatens DeSantis’ AI guardrails and data center limits
Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for an "AI Bill of Rights" and strict guardrails on data centers to protect consumers from rising utility costs and privacy risks.
Governor Ron DeSantis is pushing for an "AI Bill of Rights" and strict guardrails on data centers to protect consumers from rising utility costs and privacy risks.
DeSantis celebrates end of 'witch hunt' after Trump DOJ reportedly drops Hope Florida Foundation complaint
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated how the Department of Justice reportedly decided to dismiss a complaint into the Hope Florida scandal that rocked the former presidential candidate and became a talking point for DeSantis critics.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated how the Department of Justice reportedly decided to dismiss a complaint into the Hope Florida scandal that rocked the former presidential candidate and became a talking point for DeSantis critics.
Governor DeSantis renews warning of A.I. accessibility
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.