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.

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."

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.

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.

DeSantis addresses wife's breast cancer battle: 'She fights, she's tough'

"I got faith in the big guy upstairs and I got faith in her," Gov. DeSantis said when asked about his wife Casey DeSantis' recent breast cancer diagnosis. "Her view is, 'Better me than somebody who may not be able to deal with it.' That's just kind of her spirit...That's why I love her."

State fines Leon County $3.5M over vaccination requirement

The Florida Department of Health is imposing a $3.57 million fine on Leon County because of the county government’s requirement that employees be vaccinated against COVID-19.

First lady resigns from children's cabinet following cancer diagnosis

First Lady Casey DeSantis has stepped down as chairwoman of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet, four days after it was announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the governor’s office said Friday. 

Gov. DeSantis pushes back against feds on effort to curb threats to educators

The National School Boards Association, which represents school board members, recently asked President Joe Biden to help investigate threats against educators, attributing the rise to mask mandates intended to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis diagnosed with breast cancer

With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing her as a "true fighter," Florida first lady Casey DeSantis has been diagnosed with breast cancer.

Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer

"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.

Gov. DeSantis says he is running for reelection in 2022 -- not for president

When asked if he is considering running for president in 2024, DeSantis responded, "I'm not considering anything beyond doing my job... that is way down the road, it is not anything that I'm planning for."

26 governors demand Biden meeting over border crisis

A letter signed by 26 Republican governors, including Doug Ducey, asks Biden to schedule a meeting at the White House within the next 15 days so they can have an "open and constructive dialogue regarding border enforcement on behalf of U.S. citizens in our states and all those hoping to become U.S. citizens."

DeSantis pledges to 'fight like hell' over monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19

The federal government is taking control over distribution of monoclonal antibody drugs to states. Though Florida is getting the largest share of any state in the U.S., Gov. DeSantis blasted the Biden administration for putting up "obstacles" to getting the treatments.

Gov. DeSantis says Florida will make major infrastructure improvements to Tampa Bay area highways

Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature approved $2 billion in improvements to state highways and seaports. During Monday's press conference, DeSantis announced three projects from the Bay Area set to benefit from the funds: the Howard Frankland Bridge, the Westshore interchange, and the downtown Tampa interchange between I-275 and I-4.

DeSantis pledges to fight federal, local vaccination mandates; threatens $5,000 fines

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida will fight local and federal COVID-19 vaccination mandates for public and private workers, warning that such requirements will have a "huge impact" on public safety.