Tampa Bay Rays backed by DeSantis, MLB commissioner for potential stadium deal with Hillsborough College

Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments. 

Governor DeSantis signs death warrant for man who killed Florida police officer during 1991 traffic stop

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of killing a Fort Pierce police officer during a 1991 traffic stop, as DeSantis moves rapidly to continue executions after the state set a modern-era record last year.

Governor DeSantis opts Florida into Education Freedom Tax Credit

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Florida will be participating in the first federal program that will help families enroll in private schools and cover other expenses outside the public school system.

Florida leaders signal possible changes to controversial Schools of Hope law

State education leaders are considering possible changes to Florida’s controversial Schools of Hope law after hearing concerns from parents and school district leaders during a public workshop.

Florida testing finds arsenic traces in dozens of popular candy brands, Gov. DeSantis says

The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Monday announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, releasing results from state testing of candy products marketed to children.

DeSantis pledging $26M to fund nursing education across Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his commitment to Florida’s nursing industry as he announced additional funding for state colleges, universities and private education during a press conference on the campus of St. Petersburg College.

DeSantis appoints Adam Tanenbaum to Florida’s Supreme Court

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is appointing Adam Tanenbaum to the Florida Supreme Court during a news conference at Seminole High School on Wednesday morning.

Property taxes take center stage as Florida lawmakers kick off legislative session

Lawmakers from across Florida are heading to Tallahassee to begin a new legislative session, the final one under Governor Ron DeSantis, who is serving his second and last term.

Gov. DeSantis and Florida health leaders discuss baby formula concerns

Florida leaders are sounding the alarm when it comes to baby formula as Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis, Dr. Joseph Ladapo and Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in Bartow on Friday to discuss their concerns about its safety.

Gov. DeSantis, Rep. Anna Paulina Luna push to set term limits, end insider trading among Congress

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna advocated for term limits and the prohibition of insider trading among members of Congress during a press conference in Clearwater on Tuesday.

Florida leaders react to Nicolás Maduro's capture, first appearance in a New York courtroom

Today, Sens. Rick Scott and Ashley Moody held a press conference in Miami and celebrated the end of Maduro's rule, with Scott calling Maduro a narco-terrorist and saying he jeopardized the security of not just Venezuelans but Americans.

Governor DeSantis touts recent proposal to limit AI access

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is continuing his push to protect Floridians from artificial intelligence and AI data centers just weeks after proposing a bill to limit what info AI companies have access to.

Governor DeSantis announces over $112M in grants to improve state’s water quality and supply

On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the state was awarding more than $112M in grants to improve water quality and supply across Florida’s Gulf Coast and Central Florida.

DeSantis seeks to scuttle 'Alcatraz' access case

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has fired back at a lawsuit filed by Democratic lawmakers seeking access to a controversial immigrant-detention center in the Everglades, saying they don’t have a legal right to enter the facility “at their pleasure."

Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025

Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.