Bigger bottle of wines to be sold at Florida stores: ‘Free the grapes’
Governor DeSantis has signed new legislation into law allowing the purchase of massive bottles of wine. Floridians can now purchase bottles up to 15 liters.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill that cracks down on squatters in Florida: ‘The squatter scam ends today’
Gov. Ron DeSantis says "squatting" is a scam that violates private property rights and signed a bill intended to help protect homeowners in Orlando on Wednesday.
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.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill preventing kids under 14 from having social media accounts
Governor Ron DeSantis says the legislation he signed on Monday protects children and upholds parental rights.
Governor DeSantis to sign Florida bill banning homeless people from sleeping in public
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is signing legislation that would prevent homeless people from sleeping in public without a permit.
Floridians rescued from Haiti: Gov. DeSantis says children, families aboard jet that landed in Sanford
More than a dozen Floridians are back home after being rescued from Haiti.
Governor Ron DeSantis signs 3 bills cracking down on illegal immigration
Three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration were signed into law on Friday.
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.
Gov. DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody kick off Strawberry Festival Parade
Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody visited Plant City to kick off the Strawberry Festival Parade on Monday.
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.
Governor DeSantis calls on legislature to crack down on frivolous book challenges
Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday supported a bill aimed at deterring "bad-faith objections" to school library books and instructional materials.
Disney appeals judge's dismissal of free speech lawsuit against Governor DeSantis
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday quickly launched an appeal after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against Governor Ron DeSantis.
Federal judge dismisses Disney free speech lawsuit against DeSantis
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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 Ron DeSantis unveils park named after him in Manatee County
Governor Ron DeSantis stopped in Manatee County Wednesday afternoon to unveil a park in Sarasota in his namesake.
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.