Judge questions state over controversial protest law
On Monday, Florida's controversial anti-riot law will go before a judge as both sides make their case as to whether the law is constitutional.
On Monday, Florida's controversial anti-riot law will go before a judge as both sides make their case as to whether the law is constitutional.
Governor’s school mask-mandate ban illegal and unsupported, judge rules
A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.
A Florida judge ruled Governor Ron DeSantis's executive order banning mask mandates in schools was unconstitutional, while also rejecting many of the anti-mask claims DeSantis made when issuing the ban back in July.
Lawyers for DeSantis, parents make closing arguments in school masks lawsuit
With a Leon County circuit judge expected to rule Friday, attorneys made closing arguments Thursday in a legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order that sought to block school districts from requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
With a Leon County circuit judge expected to rule Friday, attorneys made closing arguments Thursday in a legal battle over Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order that sought to block school districts from requiring students to wear masks during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Masks mandated for over half of Florida's public school students as more school districts defy DeSantis
Just over half of Florida’s 2.8 million public school students now face mandates to wear masks in classrooms, as at least 10 school boards making up some of the state's largest districts are now defying Gov. DeSantis' executive order banning mask mandates in schools.
Just over half of Florida’s 2.8 million public school students now face mandates to wear masks in classrooms, as at least 10 school boards making up some of the state's largest districts are now defying Gov. DeSantis' executive order banning mask mandates in schools.
State begins making its case on mask mandates
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday began calling witnesses to back the state’s case against allowing school districts to impose student mask mandates, as a hearing continued in a lawsuit challenging a DeSantis executive order.
Attorneys for Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday began calling witnesses to back the state’s case against allowing school districts to impose student mask mandates, as a hearing continued in a lawsuit challenging a DeSantis executive order.
Twitter suspends DeSantis’ press secretary’s account for ‘abusive behavior’
Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on "abusive behavior" after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse.
Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on "abusive behavior" after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse.
Port Tampa Bay ready for cruises to sail in October
Port Tampa Bay is preparing for cruises to set sail this October, just as a judge said cruise lines are allowed to require proof passengers have been vaccinated.
Port Tampa Bay is preparing for cruises to set sail this October, just as a judge said cruise lines are allowed to require proof passengers have been vaccinated.
4 of Florida's 5 largest school districts mandate masks, defying DeSantis' executive order
Four of Florida's five largest school districts are now defying Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates. School boards in Hillsborough, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Alachua counties are all requiring students to wear face coverings unless they get a doctor's note -- no longer allowing parents to opt out.
Four of Florida's five largest school districts are now defying Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates. School boards in Hillsborough, Miami-Dade, Broward, Palm Beach and Alachua counties are all requiring students to wear face coverings unless they get a doctor's note -- no longer allowing parents to opt out.
Monoclonal antibody treatment sites open in Tampa, Hudson; Tropicana Field next
Monoclonal antibodies battle the virus by mimicking a person’s immune system and work best when administered early. It's given through an IV and takes about an hour to receive.
Monoclonal antibodies battle the virus by mimicking a person’s immune system and work best when administered early. It's given through an IV and takes about an hour to receive.
Biden administration says states banning mask mandates in schools could face civil rights investigations
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
President Biden has ordered his Education secretary to explore possible legal action against states, including Florida, that have blocked school mask mandates. The Education Department says such bans could amount to discrimination and civil rights violations.
DeSantis' top donor invests in COVID drug governor promotes
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor’s company has invested millions of dollars.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis — who has been criticized for opposing mask mandates and vaccine passports — is now touting a COVID-19 antibody treatment in which a top donor’s company has invested millions of dollars.
Florida parents push back against state's attempt to dismiss lawsuit challenging ban on school mask mandates
Attorneys for a group of parents are pushing back against the state's attempt to dismiss their lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts to prevent mask mandates in schools.
Attorneys for a group of parents are pushing back against the state's attempt to dismiss their lawsuit challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis' efforts to prevent mask mandates in schools.
Florida taxpayers spent $4.85 million in one year protecting Gov. DeSantis and his family
Florida taxpayers spent nearly $4.85 million during the past fiscal year to protect Gov. Ron DeSantis, his family, the governor’s mansion and various visiting dignitaries, according to a state report released Monday.
Florida taxpayers spent nearly $4.85 million during the past fiscal year to protect Gov. Ron DeSantis, his family, the governor’s mansion and various visiting dignitaries, according to a state report released Monday.
DeSantis touts monoclonal antibody treatment for COVID-19, says it's 'underpublicized'
Gov. DeSantis says he plans to open rapid response monoclonal antibody treatment sites across Florida and expand access to the treatment, which provides a temporary but immediate boost to the immune system to help fight COVID-19 infections.
Gov. DeSantis says he plans to open rapid response monoclonal antibody treatment sites across Florida and expand access to the treatment, which provides a temporary but immediate boost to the immune system to help fight COVID-19 infections.
US Department of Education says it's 'deeply concerned' about DeSantis' ban on school mask mandates
The U.S. Department of Education is “deeply concerned” about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order seeking to ban school mask mandates and is ready to help districts directly, the federal agency said in a letter to the governor.
The U.S. Department of Education is “deeply concerned” about Gov. Ron DeSantis’ executive order seeking to ban school mask mandates and is ready to help districts directly, the federal agency said in a letter to the governor.
Biden calls Florida school superintendents who defied DeSantis' anti-mask rules
President Biden called several Florida school district superintendents to praise them for doing “the right thing” after their boards implemented mask requirements in defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools amid growing COVID-19 infections.
President Biden called several Florida school district superintendents to praise them for doing “the right thing” after their boards implemented mask requirements in defiance of Gov. Ron DeSantis' ban on mask mandates in schools amid growing COVID-19 infections.
Biden admin backs Texas, Florida districts on mask mandates
President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday offered its full-throated support for local cities and school boards in Texas and Florida that are defying orders by their Republican governors that prohibit mask-wearing mandates in schools.
President Joe Biden’s administration on Friday offered its full-throated support for local cities and school boards in Texas and Florida that are defying orders by their Republican governors that prohibit mask-wearing mandates in schools.
Florida judge to decide on challenge to DeSantis’ ban on mask mandates in schools
The mask showdown continues Friday inside of a Florida courtroom as parents face off against Governor Ron DeSantis, challenging his executive order against mandating masks inside of schools.
The mask showdown continues Friday inside of a Florida courtroom as parents face off against Governor Ron DeSantis, challenging his executive order against mandating masks inside of schools.
Florida admits state cannot withhold salaries of superintendents who mandate masks in school districts
Days after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order to ban mask mandates by local school districts and the state threatened to withhold school funding and school officials' salaries, the Florida governor’s office now says they have no control over local employees’ pay.
Days after Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order to ban mask mandates by local school districts and the state threatened to withhold school funding and school officials' salaries, the Florida governor’s office now says they have no control over local employees’ pay.
440 students told to quarantine in Palm Beach County just 2 days into new school year
Just 2 days into the school year, Palm Beach County sent 440 students home to quarantine after 51 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19. The district requires masks -- but allows parents to opt out their children, per Gov. DeSantis' order.
Just 2 days into the school year, Palm Beach County sent 440 students home to quarantine after 51 students and staff tested positive for COVID-19. The district requires masks -- but allows parents to opt out their children, per Gov. DeSantis' order.