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 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."

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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."

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.

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.

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. 

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 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.

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.

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.

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."

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. 

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.