New park in Manatee County to be named after Gov. Ron DeSantis

Governor Ron DeSantis has made quite a name for himself. In Manatee County, his will now be the official name of the 17 acres previously known as Kinnan Park, but the naming decision wasn't unanimous.

Andrew Warren files reply in federal court after DeSantis requests dismissal of lawsuit

Attorneys for ousted Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren filed a reply in federal court Friday, continuing his legal battle to regain power after Governor Ron DeSantis suspended him in early August. 

Florida Sheriffs Association backs DeSantis' decision to suspend Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren

When Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren, he did so with the vocal support of sheriffs from Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. Now, the association representing all 67 Florida sheriffs has filed a brief to support the governor's move.

DeSantis seeks dismissal of suit by suspended prosecutor Andrew Warren

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a federal judge to throw out a free speech lawsuit filed by a Democratic prosecutor he suspended from office over statements about not pursuing criminal charges in abortion, 

DeSantis criticized by dozens of former judges, prosecutors, police chiefs over Andrew Warren's suspension

Dozens of former police chiefs, prosecutors and judges, including three retired Florida Supreme Court justices, are criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis for his decision to suspend Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren — and warning that allowing the suspension to stand would undermine the justice system.

Charlie Crist resigns from Congress to focus on Florida governor race against Ron DeSantis

Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist submitted his resignation from Congress on Wednesday to focus on his gubernatorial campaign against Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Charlie Crist taps teacher’s union president as running mate in race for governor against Ron DeSantis

On Saturday, Democrat Charlie Crist tapped Miami-Dade County teachers union president Karla Hernandez-Mats as his running mate as he challenges Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida. 

Gov. DeSantis suspends four Broward school board members for 'neglect of duty'

Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended four Broward School Board Members from office following the recommendations of the 20th Statewide Grand Jury to suspend these board members due to their incompetence, neglect of duty and misuse of authority.

DeSantis says Biden's student loan forgiveness plan alienates 'people who went and did the right thing'

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis weighed in on President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan during a stop in Orlando on Thursday, calling it a "divisive policy" that will only increase the already soaring inflation.

‘Keep Florida Free’ tour stops in Tampa featuring DeSantis, Rubio

The Republican Party of Florida launched the Keep Florida Free Tour featuring special guests Governor Ron DeSantis, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, and other prominent Republican candidates.

25 Florida school board candidates who were backed by Gov. DeSantis win in primary election

Governor Ron DeSantis ran unopposed during Tuesday's Florida primary election, but he's celebrating a major victory. After throwing his support behind dozens of school board candidates, the majority of them won, including a few in Tampa Bay. 

Florida Democrats choose Rep. Charlie Crist to challenge Gov. DeSantis

Florida voters will choose between two familiar candidates in this November’s race for governor: U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist -- a former Republican governor -- and Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Judge blocks Florida's new 'woke' law pushed by DeSantis, rules it unconstitutional

A Florida judge has declared the state's "Stop WOKE" Act, which has been championed by Gov. DeSantis, as unconstitutional. The law, which restricts race-based conversation in business and education, violates the First Amendment because the state is barring speech by prohibiting discussion in business training programs, the judge ruled.

DeSantis announces 20 voting fraud arrests by Florida's new election police unit

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced criminal charges against 20 convicted felons for illegally voting in 2020, the first major public move from Florida's controversial new election police unit. Those charged had been convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense, he said, which exempted them from the constitutional amendment that restores voting rights to some felons.

Ousted Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over suspension

Suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren announced he has filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, accusing the governor of violating the First Amendment and trying to "overturn a fair election."

Florida taxpayers spent nearly $6 million on protection for Gov. DeSantis and his family last year

Florida taxpayers spent $5.94 million during the 2021-2022 fiscal year to guard and protect Gov. Ron DeSantis and members of his family, along with securing the governor's mansion, according to a new report from FDLE. It's an increase of over $1 million in spending from the previous year.

'Everybody should be angry': Andrew Warren prepares to fight back against governor's suspension

It's been four days since Andrew Warren's bombshell suspension by Governor Ron DeSantis as Hillsborough County's top prosecutor. Now, Warren is more determined and defiant as ever.