DeSantis proposes 'Patients' Bill of Rights' after pandemic shut loved ones out of hospitals
As COVID-19 spread rapidly at the start of the pandemic, medical facilities across the country went into lockdown mode, leaving those battling the virus to fight alone. Florida's governor wants to prevent that from happening in the future.
As COVID-19 spread rapidly at the start of the pandemic, medical facilities across the country went into lockdown mode, leaving those battling the virus to fight alone. Florida's governor wants to prevent that from happening in the future.
Trump's heir? Some supporters eye DeSantis as 2024 alternative
As former President Donald Trump aims for a political comeback, there appears to be an emerging shift among the MAGA faithful, with some beginning to concede that there might be better options -- with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis topping the list.
As former President Donald Trump aims for a political comeback, there appears to be an emerging shift among the MAGA faithful, with some beginning to concede that there might be better options -- with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis topping the list.
Separate 'Nazi' protests held in central Florida over the weekend
More than a dozen self-proclaimed Nazis yelled antisemitic slogans outside an Orlando-area shopping plaza and waved a swastika flag from an I-4 overpass before authorities broke them up over the weekend.
More than a dozen self-proclaimed Nazis yelled antisemitic slogans outside an Orlando-area shopping plaza and waved a swastika flag from an I-4 overpass before authorities broke them up over the weekend.
Doctors offer differing opinions on DeSantis and monoclonal antibody treatments
Governor Ron DeSantis called out the FDA’s decision to stop the two most common monoclonal antibody treatments, inviting southwest Florida doctors and patients Wednesday to share how monoclonal antibodies recently helped them fight COVID-19.
Governor Ron DeSantis called out the FDA’s decision to stop the two most common monoclonal antibody treatments, inviting southwest Florida doctors and patients Wednesday to share how monoclonal antibodies recently helped them fight COVID-19.
Ladapo moves on to next step in surgeon general confirmation process after Democrats walk out of hearing
Florida Democrats walked out of a contentious Senate committee hearing, refusing to vote on the confirmation of state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, because they said he wasn't answering their questions. After the walkout, Republicans voted unanimously to back his confirmation, which ultimately needs approval from the full Senate.
Florida Democrats walked out of a contentious Senate committee hearing, refusing to vote on the confirmation of state Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo, because they said he wasn't answering their questions. After the walkout, Republicans voted unanimously to back his confirmation, which ultimately needs approval from the full Senate.
DeSantis blasts FDA for halting monoclonal antibody deemed ineffective against omicron
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for COVID patients to continue receiving monoclonal antibody treatments deemed ineffective against the omicron variant, vowing to fight White House health regulators in his latest feud with President Biden.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is pushing for COVID patients to continue receiving monoclonal antibody treatments deemed ineffective against the omicron variant, vowing to fight White House health regulators in his latest feud with President Biden.
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis completes final chemotherapy treatment, governor says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his wife, first lady Casey DeSantis, has just finished her final chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his wife, first lady Casey DeSantis, has just finished her final chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
DeSantis pushes bill to shield white Floridians from 'discomfort' when learning about discrimination, racism
A bill pushed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prohibit public schools and private businesses from making white people feel “discomfort” when they teach students or train employees about discrimination in the nation's past received its first approval Tuesday.
A bill pushed by Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis that would prohibit public schools and private businesses from making white people feel “discomfort” when they teach students or train employees about discrimination in the nation's past received its first approval Tuesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis submits redistricting map proposal
Gov. DeSantis has submitted a proposal to reshape the state’s congressional map. His general counsel issued a statement saying there are “legal concerns” with the current maps under consideration..
Gov. DeSantis has submitted a proposal to reshape the state’s congressional map. His general counsel issued a statement saying there are “legal concerns” with the current maps under consideration..
DeSantis would have been 'much louder' if he knew early on feds would shut down the country
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis says he regrets not speaking out even more forcefully against a federal COVID-19 lockdown early on during the pandemic in 2020, saying he didn't understand how extensive the measures would become.
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis says he regrets not speaking out even more forcefully against a federal COVID-19 lockdown early on during the pandemic in 2020, saying he didn't understand how extensive the measures would become.
DeSantis signals support for ban on abortions after 15 weeks in Florida
New legislative proposals that seek to prevent doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy were met with swift opposition Wednesday from Democrats and abortion-rights groups.
New legislative proposals that seek to prevent doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy were met with swift opposition Wednesday from Democrats and abortion-rights groups.
DeSantis touts Florida's 'freedom' from COVID mandates, lockdowns during State of the State speech
In his "State of the State" address, Gov. DeSantis referred to Florida being a free state 10 times during the 33-minute speech. "Freedom works. Our economy is the envy of the nation," he said. “Florida has become the escape hatch for those chafing under authoritarian, arbitrary and seemingly never-ending mandates and restrictions."
In his "State of the State" address, Gov. DeSantis referred to Florida being a free state 10 times during the 33-minute speech. "Freedom works. Our economy is the envy of the nation," he said. “Florida has become the escape hatch for those chafing under authoritarian, arbitrary and seemingly never-ending mandates and restrictions."
Update: State sending COVID-19 tests to senior facilities
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state is shipping about 1 million at-home coronavirus tests to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, with the kits set to arrive over the weekend.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state is shipping about 1 million at-home coronavirus tests to nursing homes and assisted living facilities, with the kits set to arrive over the weekend.
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.