Florida House set to pass measure withdrawing state from OSHA oversight
The Republican-controlled Florida House is expected to pass a bill that would withdraw the state from OSHA oversight. Lawmakers argue that it's in Florida's best interest to move to a state worker-safety plan due to "federal overreach" during the pandemic.
The Republican-controlled Florida House is expected to pass a bill that would withdraw the state from OSHA oversight. Lawmakers argue that it's in Florida's best interest to move to a state worker-safety plan due to "federal overreach" during the pandemic.
Florida legislature begins special session to weaken COVID-19 vaccine, mask mandates
Florida lawmakers will start a special legislative session aimed at blocking federal COVID-19 mandates, which includes President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses.
Florida lawmakers will start a special legislative session aimed at blocking federal COVID-19 mandates, which includes President Joe Biden’s vaccine mandate for larger businesses.
Last 3 Florida school districts drop student mask mandates
The last three school districts in Florida that required students to wear masks are dropping their mandates for student facial coverings. They had been among the eight districts to defy Gov DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools.
The last three school districts in Florida that required students to wear masks are dropping their mandates for student facial coverings. They had been among the eight districts to defy Gov DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools.
DeSantis touts education budget proposals
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday rolled out parts of his proposed education budget for Florida's next fiscal year, touting the recommendations as "wins for families, students and for teachers."
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday rolled out parts of his proposed education budget for Florida's next fiscal year, touting the recommendations as "wins for families, students and for teachers."
Q&A with Gov. DeSantis: The run for reelection, Casey's cancer battle, Roger Stone, and the presidency
In a one-on-one interview with FOX 13’s Jennifer Holton, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discussed his official bid for reelection, his wife’s battle with breast cancer, the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a potential run for the presidency, and his visions for the future of the Sunshine State.
In a one-on-one interview with FOX 13’s Jennifer Holton, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis discussed his official bid for reelection, his wife’s battle with breast cancer, the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic, a potential run for the presidency, and his visions for the future of the Sunshine State.
Gov. DeSantis officially files to run for reelection in 2022
It's official: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed to run for reelection next year.
It's official: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has filed to run for reelection next year.
Florida Republicans push vaccine exemptions, school mask lawsuits
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans debuted a sweeping set of proposals to combat COVID safety precautions in the state, outlining measures that would let workers opt out of vaccine mandates, allow parents to sue schools with masking requirements, and withdraw Florida from OSHA oversight.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans debuted a sweeping set of proposals to combat COVID safety precautions in the state, outlining measures that would let workers opt out of vaccine mandates, allow parents to sue schools with masking requirements, and withdraw Florida from OSHA oversight.
Judge rejects school districts' challenge to mask-mandate ban
Saying that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration struck the "right balance," an administrative law judge Friday rejected a challenge to a state Department of Health rule designed to prevent student mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Saying that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration struck the "right balance," an administrative law judge Friday rejected a challenge to a state Department of Health rule designed to prevent student mask requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida to sue Biden administration over COVID-19 vaccine mandate
Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.
Hours after the Biden administration set a January 4 deadline for COVID-19 vaccines, the governor and state attorney general Ashley Moody announced plans for a lawsuit against the federal government.
DeSantis says Florida will not have state-run vaccination sites for children
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will not host state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites for children now that kids ages 5-11 are able to get vaccinated.
Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will not host state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites for children now that kids ages 5-11 are able to get vaccinated.
DeSantis takes aim at elections -- again
Despite glowing reviews for the way Florida runs them, Governor Ron DeSantis is urging state lawmakers to take an extra step to ensure the security of elections. He wants them to create a state office dedicated solely to investigating election crimes.
Despite glowing reviews for the way Florida runs them, Governor Ron DeSantis is urging state lawmakers to take an extra step to ensure the security of elections. He wants them to create a state office dedicated solely to investigating election crimes.
Florida's DeSantis dubs Biden admin the 'Brandon administration'
Cheers and chants of "Let's go, Brandon" erupted after DeSantis made the joke while speaking at an election integrity press conference in Palm Beach Wednesday morning.
Cheers and chants of "Let's go, Brandon" erupted after DeSantis made the joke while speaking at an election integrity press conference in Palm Beach Wednesday morning.
State seeks injunction against federal vaccine mandate
Saying the state is trying to prevent “immediate irreparable harm,” Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is seeking a preliminary injunction to block Biden administration efforts to require employees of federal contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Saying the state is trying to prevent “immediate irreparable harm,” Attorney General Ashley Moody’s office is seeking a preliminary injunction to block Biden administration efforts to require employees of federal contractors to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Florida files lawsuit against Biden administration to challenge vaccine mandate for federal contractors
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the state has filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration to challenge the COVID-19 vaccine mandate for federal contractors.
DeSantis: We are actively recruiting out-of-state police officers out of job due to vaccine mandates
The Republican governor slammed the 'unconstitutional' mandates.
The Republican governor slammed the 'unconstitutional' mandates.
Brian Laundrie found: Gov. DeSantis 'committed to doing whatever he can to help prevent domestic violence'
Following the FBI's confirmation that Brian Laundrie's remains were found in a nature reserve near his home, Gov. Ron DeSantis' office said he is committed to helping victims of domestic violence.
Following the FBI's confirmation that Brian Laundrie's remains were found in a nature reserve near his home, Gov. Ron DeSantis' office said he is committed to helping victims of domestic violence.
DeSantis calls for special legislative session to ban vaccine mandates in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at President Biden's vaccine mandate, calling for a special legislative session to ban any such requirements in Florida by "strengthening" state laws: "We need to take action to protect Florida jobs," DeSantis said. "Your right to earn a living should not be contingent upon COVID shots."
Gov. Ron DeSantis took aim at President Biden's vaccine mandate, calling for a special legislative session to ban any such requirements in Florida by "strengthening" state laws: "We need to take action to protect Florida jobs," DeSantis said. "Your right to earn a living should not be contingent upon COVID shots."
DeSantis expresses his condolences to Petito family in phone call with Gabby's father
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with Gabby Petito's father, Joe Petito, to express his condolences for the loss of his daughter.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke with Gabby Petito's father, Joe Petito, to express his condolences for the loss of his daughter.
DeSantis threatens to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.
Brian Laundrie manhunt: North Port police conduct 'special response team training while searching'
Governor Ron DeSantis said law enforcement has been working nonstop to try and find Laundrie, but said he was frustrated the only person of interest in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito had not been found.
Governor Ron DeSantis said law enforcement has been working nonstop to try and find Laundrie, but said he was frustrated the only person of interest in the disappearance and death of Gabby Petito had not been found.