DeSantis endorses special legislative session to address rising property insurance costs in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis is supporting one local lawmaker's effort to push for a special legislative session to address growing property insurance costs in Florida, as many private insurers have sought hefty rate increases and dropped customers to reduce financial risks.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is supporting one local lawmaker's effort to push for a special legislative session to address growing property insurance costs in Florida, as many private insurers have sought hefty rate increases and dropped customers to reduce financial risks.
New Florida law funds pro-fatherhood programs such as Tony Dungy's 'All Pro Dad'
From One Buc Place and with Tony Dungy in attendance, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill that will help fund pro-fatherhood organizations like the Hall of Famer's "All Pro Dad" non-profit.
From One Buc Place and with Tony Dungy in attendance, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill that will help fund pro-fatherhood organizations like the Hall of Famer's "All Pro Dad" non-profit.
$10.5 million grant to help expand apprenticeships in Tampa Bay area
Some new options are coming for Tampa Bay workers looking to change careers or grow their skill set with the help of $10.5 million in grant money from the state of Florida.
Some new options are coming for Tampa Bay workers looking to change careers or grow their skill set with the help of $10.5 million in grant money from the state of Florida.
NYC mayor buys billboards in Florida to denounce controversial law, lure unhappy Floridians to move north
New York City is launching an advertising campaign in Florida with billboards across the Sunshine State, including here in Tampa, to denounce the state's controversial Parental Rights in Education law that forbids instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in grades K-3. The billboards invite Floridians unhappy with the new law to move to NYC.
New York City is launching an advertising campaign in Florida with billboards across the Sunshine State, including here in Tampa, to denounce the state's controversial Parental Rights in Education law that forbids instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in grades K-3. The billboards invite Floridians unhappy with the new law to move to NYC.
LGBTQ advocates sue state of Florida, DeSantis over law on gender identity, sexual orientation in education
LGBTQ advocates have filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis to block a new law prohibiting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in Kindergarten through third grade.
LGBTQ advocates have filed a federal lawsuit against the state of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis to block a new law prohibiting classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in Kindergarten through third grade.
Sarasota County school guidelines on gender issues under review as new law is signed
Meanwhile, Hillsborough County Schools, which was also called out by Gov. DeSantis at the bill signing Monday, says it supports parents and students and does not have a policy that "states otherwise."
Meanwhile, Hillsborough County Schools, which was also called out by Gov. DeSantis at the bill signing Monday, says it supports parents and students and does not have a policy that "states otherwise."
Gov. DeSantis issues proclamation declaring Sarasota swimmer 'real' winner over transgender athlete
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring Sarasota native Emma Weyant the "real" winner of the NCAA Championship 500-yard freestyle after the top spot had gone to UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first known transgender woman to win the title.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued a proclamation declaring Sarasota native Emma Weyant the "real" winner of the NCAA Championship 500-yard freestyle after the top spot had gone to UPenn swimmer Lia Thomas, the first known transgender woman to win the title.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill requiring financial literacy course as graduation requirement
Gov. DeSantis signed a bill unanimously passed by lawmakers, which will require high school students in Florida to take a financial literacy class in order to graduate. The course will include lessons on credit scores, managing credit card debt, types of bank accounts to open, and how to file your taxes.
Gov. DeSantis signed a bill unanimously passed by lawmakers, which will require high school students in Florida to take a financial literacy class in order to graduate. The course will include lessons on credit scores, managing credit card debt, types of bank accounts to open, and how to file your taxes.
Disney employees plan walkout Tuesday over Florida's controversial 'Parental Rights in Education' bill
Workers at Walt Disney World are planning their very first full-day walkout Tuesday to protest the company's slow response in publicly criticizing Florida's controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill, which prohibits instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in Kindergarten through third grade.
Workers at Walt Disney World are planning their very first full-day walkout Tuesday to protest the company's slow response in publicly criticizing Florida's controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill, which prohibits instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in Kindergarten through third grade.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill eliminating Florida Standards Assessments exams
From St. Petersburg, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that abolishes the Florida Standards Assessment exams, which has been one of his priorities this legislative session.
From St. Petersburg, Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that abolishes the Florida Standards Assessment exams, which has been one of his priorities this legislative session.
DeSantis, Disney butt heads over LGBTQ school bill
Walt Disney Co. is suspending its political donations in Florida after the company’s CEO received huge blowback for not using Disney's vast influence in the state to try to quash a recently passed Republican bill that would prevent teachers from instructing early grades on LGBTQ issues.
Walt Disney Co. is suspending its political donations in Florida after the company’s CEO received huge blowback for not using Disney's vast influence in the state to try to quash a recently passed Republican bill that would prevent teachers from instructing early grades on LGBTQ issues.
Florida Department of Health says healthy children should not get COVID vaccine, opposing CDC recommendation
The Florida Department of Health will be the first state to officially recommend that healthy children should not get the COVID-19 vaccine, state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced this morning during a roundtable discussion with Gov. Ron DeSantis. The move directly contradicts the CDC's guidelines.
The Florida Department of Health will be the first state to officially recommend that healthy children should not get the COVID-19 vaccine, state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced this morning during a roundtable discussion with Gov. Ron DeSantis. The move directly contradicts the CDC's guidelines.
DeSantis signs shortcake bill at Florida Strawberry Festival
Governor Ron DeSantis' appearance at the Florida Strawberry Festival Monday had a confusing start for news organizations that the governor's office invited to attend.
Governor Ron DeSantis' appearance at the Florida Strawberry Festival Monday had a confusing start for news organizations that the governor's office invited to attend.
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis is cancer-free, governor announces
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his wife, first lady Casey DeSantis, is now officially considered cancer-free, following a months-long battle with breast cancer.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his wife, first lady Casey DeSantis, is now officially considered cancer-free, following a months-long battle with breast cancer.
Florida superintendent who defied DeSantis by pushing masks in schools gets ousted
A Florida school superintendent who defied Gov. Ron DeSantis on pandemic masks for students has been fired by the local school board.
A Florida school superintendent who defied Gov. Ron DeSantis on pandemic masks for students has been fired by the local school board.
Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces cybersecurity initiative at USF to bring more jobs to the field
Gov. DeSantis announced a $20-million program aimed at creating more opportunities in cybersecurity through USF.
Gov. DeSantis announced a $20-million program aimed at creating more opportunities in cybersecurity through USF.
DeSantis rejects Biden's request for Florida National Guard at State of the Union
"Last week, the Biden Administration requested the assistance of State National Guards to deploy to Washington D.C.," DeSantis wrote. "I have rejected this request — there will be no @FLGuard sent to D.C. for Biden’s State of the Union."
"Last week, the Biden Administration requested the assistance of State National Guards to deploy to Washington D.C.," DeSantis wrote. "I have rejected this request — there will be no @FLGuard sent to D.C. for Biden’s State of the Union."
Florida Senate confirms Dr. Joseph Ladapo as state surgeon general, despite objections from Democrats
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointment of Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo was confirmed Wednesday by the Senate, despite objections from Democrats who criticized his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida lawmakers opt to offer tax 'holidays', but not gas-tax break proposed by DeSantis
Florida lawmakers opted to consider a bill that would provide a wide range of tax breaks -- but did not include Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to suspend the state's 25-cent/gallon gas tax, arguing that the tax break would go to too many non-Floridians who visit the state.
Florida lawmakers opted to consider a bill that would provide a wide range of tax breaks -- but did not include Gov. Ron DeSantis' push to suspend the state's 25-cent/gallon gas tax, arguing that the tax break would go to too many non-Floridians who visit the state.