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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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."
"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.
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.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis sent a letter Wednesday to President Biden, asking for federal assistance in getting internet access to people living in Cuba.
Hillsborough GOP calls on Gov. DeSantis to keep US Capitol Police from opening Tampa field office
The Hillsborough County Republican Party is calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to keep the U.S. Capitol Police from opening a field office in Tampa: "As Governor, you have the authority to deny this intrusion upon our State, our People, our Constitution."
The Hillsborough County Republican Party is calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis to keep the U.S. Capitol Police from opening a field office in Tampa: "As Governor, you have the authority to deny this intrusion upon our State, our People, our Constitution."
Florida Gov. DeSantis parts with Trump in response to Surfside tragedy
The tragedy in Surfside is exposing voters to a different side of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. In the two weeks since the deadly condo collapse, he has stood somberly with local officials, including Democrats, worked alongside President Biden, and skipped former President Trump's rally in Sarasota.
The tragedy in Surfside is exposing voters to a different side of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. In the two weeks since the deadly condo collapse, he has stood somberly with local officials, including Democrats, worked alongside President Biden, and skipped former President Trump's rally in Sarasota.
DeSantis suspends Lake Wales city commissioner who threatened child with gun
Governor Desantis signed an executive order that suspends the Lake Wales City Commissioner from her office until she's been acquitted of aggravated assault.
Governor Desantis signed an executive order that suspends the Lake Wales City Commissioner from her office until she's been acquitted of aggravated assault.
Federal judge blocks Florida's social media law
Calling it “riddled with imprecision and ambiguity,” a federal judge Wednesday blocked a new Florida law targeting social-media behemoths such as Facebook and Twitter that can strip politicians and other users from their platforms.
Calling it “riddled with imprecision and ambiguity,” a federal judge Wednesday blocked a new Florida law targeting social-media behemoths such as Facebook and Twitter that can strip politicians and other users from their platforms.
Unexpected vetoes disappoint supporters of civics education, juvenile records bills
Supporters of two bills that sailed through the Legislature this year to bolster civics education and help expunge juvenile arrest records were left puzzled after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the bipartisan measures Tuesday.
Supporters of two bills that sailed through the Legislature this year to bolster civics education and help expunge juvenile arrest records were left puzzled after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed the bipartisan measures Tuesday.
New lawsuit challenges Florida's transgender athlete ban
A 13-year-old Broward County soccer player and her parents are challenging a new state law that bans transgender female athletes from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams, arguing that it is unconstitutional and “ignores basic medical science” about trans students.
A 13-year-old Broward County soccer player and her parents are challenging a new state law that bans transgender female athletes from participating on girls’ and women’s sports teams, arguing that it is unconstitutional and “ignores basic medical science” about trans students.
Baugh tried to gain political favor with Lakewood Ranch vaccine clinic, investigation finds
On February 18, Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh apologized for her role in limiting the distribution of 3,000 doses of vaccines to two exclusive Lakewood Ranch ZIP codes and creating what became known as a ‘VIP list’ of recipients.
On February 18, Manatee County Commissioner Vanessa Baugh apologized for her role in limiting the distribution of 3,000 doses of vaccines to two exclusive Lakewood Ranch ZIP codes and creating what became known as a ‘VIP list’ of recipients.
DeSantis approves scrapping toll road plan
Two years after then-Senate President Bill Galvano made a priority of building and expanding toll roads, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that scraps the controversial plan.
Two years after then-Senate President Bill Galvano made a priority of building and expanding toll roads, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that scraps the controversial plan.