Federal government to decide if 1 million expired Florida COVID-19 test kits are salvageable
Governor Ron DeSantis defended his administration's handling of up to 1 million COVID-19 test kits that expired in a state-run warehouse.
Governor Ron DeSantis defended his administration's handling of up to 1 million COVID-19 test kits that expired in a state-run warehouse.
State sending expired COVID-19 tests to senior facilities as people wait hours at test centers
DeSantis said Thursday the state is shipping about 1 million at-home coronavirus tests to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. However, the kits are expired and the state has not received an answer about whether they're still usable.
DeSantis said Thursday the state is shipping about 1 million at-home coronavirus tests to nursing homes and assisted living facilities. However, the kits are expired and the state has not received an answer about whether they're still usable.
DeSantis downplays U.S. Capitol riot, blasts media for coverage on anniversary of insurrection
Gov. Ron DeSantis downplayed aspects of the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol, adding he didn’t intend to watch “nauseating” one-year anniversary remembrances. “You're going to see the D.C., New York media, I mean, this is their Christmas, Jan. 6, OK, ” DeSantis said. “They are going to take this and milk this for anything they could to try to be able to smear anyone who ever supported Donald Trump.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis downplayed aspects of the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol, adding he didn’t intend to watch “nauseating” one-year anniversary remembrances. “You're going to see the D.C., New York media, I mean, this is their Christmas, Jan. 6, OK, ” DeSantis said. “They are going to take this and milk this for anything they could to try to be able to smear anyone who ever supported Donald Trump.”
Gov. DeSantis press conference delayed after protest; Jacksonville civil rights group leader detained
A protest took place moments before Gov. DeSantis' was supposed to speak in Jacksonville, leading to a civil rights group leader being detained for trespassing. The activists said they wanted to speak to the governor about his response to the pandemic.
A protest took place moments before Gov. DeSantis' was supposed to speak in Jacksonville, leading to a civil rights group leader being detained for trespassing. The activists said they wanted to speak to the governor about his response to the pandemic.
Fla. surgeon general, governor question federal government's COVID testing approach
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly contagious omicron variant, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced plans to issue new guidance for testing, putting an emphasis on higher-risk people.
Amid a surge in COVID-19 cases driven by the highly contagious omicron variant, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced plans to issue new guidance for testing, putting an emphasis on higher-risk people.
DeSantis calls on Biden administration to allow states to purchase monoclonal antibody treatments
Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Biden administration to allow Florida to obtain more monoclonal antibody treatments as the state sees a spike in COVID cases due to the omicron variant.
Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Biden administration to allow Florida to obtain more monoclonal antibody treatments as the state sees a spike in COVID cases due to the omicron variant.
DeSantis touts 'freest state' of Florida during appearance at New Years Eve Christian concert in Miami
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife, Casey, rang in the new year at a Christian concert in Miami, where he touted the state's freedom amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his wife, Casey, rang in the new year at a Christian concert in Miami, where he touted the state's freedom amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Ron DeSantis accompanied wife to cancer treatment while critics claimed he was 'missing'
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis accompanied his wife to her cancer treatment while critics were accusing the governor of taking a vacation as coronavirus cases spiked, Fox News has learned.
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis accompanied his wife to her cancer treatment while critics were accusing the governor of taking a vacation as coronavirus cases spiked, Fox News has learned.
Florida mayor blasts DeSantis, says governor has been MIA during omicron surge
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying he has been missing in action during the latest wave of COVID-19 in the state and that all Floridians "should be outraged."
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying he has been missing in action during the latest wave of COVID-19 in the state and that all Floridians "should be outraged."
10 things DeSantis wants in Florida's 2022 legislative session
From cryptocurrency to snake hunts to bonuses for officers and teachers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has a full agenda for 2022.
From cryptocurrency to snake hunts to bonuses for officers and teachers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has a full agenda for 2022.
DeSantis adds fuel to critical race theory fight with legislation that would allow parents to sue schools
Continuing his administration’s campaign against critical race theory, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday teased legislation that he said would, in part, allow parents to sue schools that teach the theory.
Continuing his administration’s campaign against critical race theory, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday teased legislation that he said would, in part, allow parents to sue schools that teach the theory.
DeSantis takes aim at federal immigration policies by targeting 'sanctuary cities'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for state lawmakers to "fight against the Biden border crisis” by passing legislation to expand a law targeting so-called “sanctuary cities” and to bolster E-Verify employment rules.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called for state lawmakers to "fight against the Biden border crisis” by passing legislation to expand a law targeting so-called “sanctuary cities” and to bolster E-Verify employment rules.
Gov. DeSantis pitches $99.7-billion budget
Saying that Florida is “clicking on all cylinders,” Gov. DeSantis proposed an election-year $99.7-billion budget that would funnel money to education, the environment and law-enforcement officers while giving motorists a temporary gas-tax break.
Saying that Florida is “clicking on all cylinders,” Gov. DeSantis proposed an election-year $99.7-billion budget that would funnel money to education, the environment and law-enforcement officers while giving motorists a temporary gas-tax break.
Court refuses to put Florida gambling ruling on hold
An appeals court rejected the Seminole Tribe's attempt to keep its sports betting app online after a federal judge ruled online betting in the state was not legal.
An appeals court rejected the Seminole Tribe's attempt to keep its sports betting app online after a federal judge ruled online betting in the state was not legal.
DeSantis pitches pay increase, bonuses for Florida law enforcement officers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a $73 million increase in the state's budget to give pay raises to law enforcement officers and bonuses to first responders. The governor's announcement is part of his plan to promote Florida to law enforcement across the country "who are looking for greener pastures."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing a $73 million increase in the state's budget to give pay raises to law enforcement officers and bonuses to first responders. The governor's announcement is part of his plan to promote Florida to law enforcement across the country "who are looking for greener pastures."
DeSantis pitches billion-dollar plan for gas tax relief
DeSantis said the approximately 25-cent-a-gallon "gas tax relief" proposal could save the average Florida family up to $200 over a five- to six-month period, while reducing state revenue by more than $1 billion.
DeSantis said the approximately 25-cent-a-gallon "gas tax relief" proposal could save the average Florida family up to $200 over a five- to six-month period, while reducing state revenue by more than $1 billion.
New Florida law weakens vaccine mandates by letting workers prove immunity through prior infection
The new Florida law forces private businesses to let workers opt out of COVID-19 mandates if they can prove immunity through a prior infection. However, the CDC says unvaccinated people who had been infected months earlier are five times more likely to get infected again than fully vaccinated people who didn't have a prior infection.
The new Florida law forces private businesses to let workers opt out of COVID-19 mandates if they can prove immunity through a prior infection. However, the CDC says unvaccinated people who had been infected months earlier are five times more likely to get infected again than fully vaccinated people who didn't have a prior infection.
DeSantis bill signed in Brandon forces companies to slam brakes on COVID vaccine mandates
Recent legislation signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is forcing companies to slam the brakes on coronavirus vaccine mandates for employees.
Recent legislation signed into law by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is forcing companies to slam the brakes on coronavirus vaccine mandates for employees.
Governor DeSantis appoints new Florida chief resilience officer
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida's third chief resilience officer, a position aimed at tackling climate change that has been vacant for months.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida's third chief resilience officer, a position aimed at tackling climate change that has been vacant for months.
Environmental activists, state at odds over how to spend $1B Everglades restoration fund
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is pledging to spend nearly $1 billion on Everglades restoration and water quality improvements in his next budget. Environmental advocates say it's desperately needed, but some are concerned about how the money will be spent.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is pledging to spend nearly $1 billion on Everglades restoration and water quality improvements in his next budget. Environmental advocates say it's desperately needed, but some are concerned about how the money will be spent.