Florida fires back in Norwegian Cruise Line's challenge to vaccine passport ban
Gov. Ron DeSantis is asking a federal judge to reject a lawsuit by Norwegian Cruise Line, which argues that Florida's ban on so-called “vaccine passports” is unconstitutional.
DeSantis maintains opposition to mask mandates in schools as COVID-19 cases rises
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose re-election campaign is selling koozies quoting him saying, “How the hell am I going to drink a beer with a mask on?” held a private meeting Monday with doctors to oppose mask mandates in public schools.
Unemployed Floridians sue state to reinstate federal jobless benefits
A group of 10 jobless Floridians is suing Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity, demanding the state reinstate the $300 per week in federal unemployment benefits. Plaintiffs argue they're actively looking for work, but can't find any.
States scale back coronavirus reporting just as cases surge
In Florida's last two weekly reports, the number of new cases shot up from 23,000 to 45,000 and then 73,000 on Friday, an average of more than 10,000 a day
DeSantis: 'If anyone is calling for lockdowns, you're not getting that done in Florida'
DeSantis added that people need to make decisions that are right for them and calls it ‘totally unacceptable' for the government to come in and lock states down.
DeSantis says there will be no mask mandates in Florida schools
"There's been talk about potentially people advocating at the federal level imposing compulsory masks on kids. We're not doing that in Florida, OK?" DeSantis said. "We need our kids to breathe."
Florida physicians blast DeSantis over handling of COVID-19
Gov. Ron DeSantis has drawn national attention for bucking federal health-care officials over the handling of the novel coronavirus, but a group of Florida physicians said Thursday the governor’s push to reopen the state and block precautions are a main reason for a sharp increase in the number of residents suffering from COVID-19.
Gov. DeSantis: Fully vaccinated Floridians' chance of surviving COVID is 'pretty doggone close to 100%'
After a red tide status update in St. Pete, the governor spoke for nearly seven minutes about the benefits of getting the COVID-19 vaccine and why he thinks unvaccinated Floridians haven't received the shot yet.
Tampa Bay ‘better than last week,’ but anglers worry as red tide battle continues
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in St. Pete to address the current status of red tide, saying the bay "looks a lot better than it did last week" following days of cleanup efforts that led to 1,300 tons of dead marine life and debris.
Florida lawmaker proposes Free Britney Act to provide individual rights for conservatees
Britney Spears' fight to end her conservatorship is inspiring new legislation on Capitol Hill. Florida Democratic Congressman Charlie Crist is leading the effort by introducing legislation Tuesday known as the Free Britney Act, or the FREE Act.
DeSantis says migrants heading straight from Texas to Florida
Florida governor says officers in Texas told him almost 70% of those they interdict are on their way to his state.
DeSantis to White House: US can and should provide internet to Cuba
The governor has called on President Biden to take action to provide internet to people in Cuba. A cyber expert says the logistics are tricky, but it could be done.
DeSantis: No plan to declare state of emergency for red tide
The stinky fish kill has led some residents to call on Governor DeSantis to step up the state's response. However, the governor is sticking to his stance.
DeSantis says Florida will fight appeals court ruling in cruise ship case
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state likely will ask a full federal appeals court to reimpose a preliminary injunction that would block restrictions on the cruise-ship industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Florida leaders, conservationists acknowledge ‘Florida Wildlife Corridor Act’ to protect natural areas
In late June, Governor Ron DeSantis signed SB-976, which went into effect this month. On Monday, state leaders and wildlife officials celebrated the milestone.
Appeals court blocks injunction, forces cruise lines to continue following CDC rules
Late Saturday night, a federal appeals court voted 2-to-1 to temporarily block a judge’s ruling that would have allowed the CDC's guidelines for cruises ships to restart in the U.S. to go from being required rules to recommendations.
DeSantis urges Cuban military to overthrow government
Gov. Ron DeSantis told young members of Cuba’s military to "live in the history books" by overthrowing their nation’s communist leadership, as he pushed President Joe Biden to bring Wi-Fi access back to people protesting on the island nation.
'We can't have that': DeSantis says Florida won't tolerate Cuba protests that shut down roadways
"We can't have that. It's dangerous for you to be shutting down a thoroughfare," Gov. DeSantis said of the protests that shut down roads and highways in cities like Tampa and Miami. "It's not something that we're going to tolerate."
Two Hillsborough men held on Florida's new anti-riot law following Dale Mabry protest
Two Hillsborough County men who were arrested during Tuesday's protest at Dale Mabry and I-275 are being held on charges related to Florida's new anti-riot law.
DeSantis asks Biden to help Cubans get internet access
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter Wednesday to President Biden, asking for federal assistance in getting internet access to people living in Cuba.