Special session called for Florida lawmakers to consider property insurance legislation
Governor DeSantis said in his proclamation that called for the special session that it's necessary for the state to act to stabilize the insurance market for policy holders before the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season. Hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30.
Governor DeSantis said in his proclamation that called for the special session that it's necessary for the state to act to stabilize the insurance market for policy holders before the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season. Hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30.
Governor DeSantis signs bill creating election crimes unit to investigate violations in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes in Florida. The new law increases the penalty for ballot harvesting from a misdemeanor to a felony and requires election supervisors to perform voter list maintenance yearly.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes in Florida. The new law increases the penalty for ballot harvesting from a misdemeanor to a felony and requires election supervisors to perform voter list maintenance yearly.
Texas judge invites Disney to move from Florida amid DeSantis feud
A Texas judge invited Disney to move from Florida amid its ongoing feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis.
A Texas judge invited Disney to move from Florida amid its ongoing feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Ron DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feud
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ′ deepening feud with Walt Disney World is testing the limits of his combative leadership style while sending an unmistakable message to his rivals that virtually nothing is off-limits as he plots his political future.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ′ deepening feud with Walt Disney World is testing the limits of his combative leadership style while sending an unmistakable message to his rivals that virtually nothing is off-limits as he plots his political future.
University professors unhappy by Florida Gov. DeSantis' attempt to hold faculty 'accountable'
College and university professors are unhappy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' attempt to hold faculty "accountable" by imposing a review every five-years for tenured professors.
College and university professors are unhappy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' attempt to hold faculty "accountable" by imposing a review every five-years for tenured professors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to dissolve Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District – a special independent district established in the late 1960s that has allowed Walt Disney World to govern itself – by July 2023.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District – a special independent district established in the late 1960s that has allowed Walt Disney World to govern itself – by July 2023.
State leaders provide examples of 'problematic' material in rejected math textbooks
The Florida Department of Education provided examples of what it calls “problematic elements” in recently reviewed math textbooks.
The Florida Department of Education provided examples of what it calls “problematic elements” in recently reviewed math textbooks.
DeSantis calls on Legislature to target Disney's self governing special status: 'Termination'
The law giving Disney special status has been in place 55 years.
The law giving Disney special status has been in place 55 years.
Florida Legislature to vote on DeSantis' congressional map; Democrats blast redistricting plan
Florida lawmakers will return to the Capitol Tuesday to begin a special session to approve a new congressional map after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the previous GOP-backed boundaries that preserved minority districts.
Florida lawmakers will return to the Capitol Tuesday to begin a special session to approve a new congressional map after Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the previous GOP-backed boundaries that preserved minority districts.
DeSantis calling insurance special session to address dropped policies, rising premiums
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will call a May special legislative session to address problems in Florida's property-insurance system that have led to homeowners losing coverage and getting hit with large rate increases.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will call a May special legislative session to address problems in Florida's property-insurance system that have led to homeowners losing coverage and getting hit with large rate increases.
Gov. DeSantis signs 15-week abortion ban into Florida law
Florida doctors soon will be barred from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, as Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that closely resembles a Mississippi law under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Florida doctors soon will be barred from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, as Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a measure that closely resembles a Mississippi law under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
Fla. governor warns migrants bused from Texas to DC: 'Do not come to Florida. Life will not be easy for you'
Gov. Ron DeSantis is warning migrants not to come to his state after a bus full of migrants from Texas who were dropped off at the U.S. Capitol said they plan to head to Miami.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is warning migrants not to come to his state after a bus full of migrants from Texas who were dropped off at the U.S. Capitol said they plan to head to Miami.
DeSantis signs bill increasing payments to caregivers of foster children
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will increase monthly payments from the state to relatives and non-relatives, such as godparents or close family friends, who serve as caregivers to foster children. The new law makes their payments the same as licensed foster parents.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will increase monthly payments from the state to relatives and non-relatives, such as godparents or close family friends, who serve as caregivers to foster children. The new law makes their payments the same as licensed foster parents.
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.