Who is Christopher Blackmon? Appointed Osceola County sheriff amid Marcos Lopez arrest, suspension
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Wednesday removing Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez from office after he was arrested on felony charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering.
DeSantis praises Florida's university improvement at Education Commissioner's Summit
Governor Ron DeSantis talked about the work that has been done to improve universities across the state at Florida's Education Commissioner's Summit on Wednesday.
Gov. DeSantis urges hurricane preparedness for 2025 season
Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging all Floridians to be prepared for the 2025 hurricane season, which officially begins this weekend.
Gov. DeSantis vetoes Florida medical malpractice bill to repeal 'Free Kill' law
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday he is vetoing a bill passed by Florida lawmakers that would have lifted age restrictions for seeking uncapped non-economic damages in medical malpractice cases.
Gov. DeSantis signs Dexter's Law, Trooper's Law targeting animal abuse
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a pair of bills into law on Wednesday morning targeting animal cruelty in Florida.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill to make gold, silver legal tender in Florida
The State of Florida is taking a big step towards making precious metals just as useful as cash.
DeSantis signs new bills directed at school safety, mental health and anti-swatting
Governor Ron DeSantis signed new bills into law on Wednesday, continuing his commitment to school safety, mental health and law enforcement support.
Hope Florida under investigation as the first couple touts the state program
The Leon County State Attorney's Office has launched an investigation related to Hope Florida, a foundation linked to Florida First Lady Casey Desantis.
Governor Ron and Casey DeSantis ‘double down’ on Hope Florida
Hope Florida has helped more than 30,000 people get off means-tested government assistance, secured jobs for more than 3,000 people and saved the taxpayer more than $100M, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Governor DeSantis signs Boater Freedom Act
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Boater Freedom Act on Monday during a press conference with the FWC in Panama City.
Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride from water system after DeSantis bill signing
Florida has become the second state to ban fluoride from its water systems following a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
Budget talks moving slowly in Tallahassee
Tallahassee lawmakers are failing to come to an agreement on the type of tax cuts that Floridians should see.
Will Florida’s government shut down? Here's what's behind the state budget battle
Negotiations over the state budget have blown up, forcing lawmakers to return to Tallahassee and hammer out disagreements over a sales tax cut.
Gov. DeSantis: Florida state troopers can now conduct immigration operations independent of federal government
The Florida Highway Patrol is now able to conduct operations and arrest illegal immigrants independently of the federal government.
DeSantis threatens veto of sales tax cut, insisting Floridians need property taxes cut
The fight over how the state of Florida should cut taxes continued in Tampa on Wednesday as Governor Ron DeSantis held a roundtable discussion with Senator Blaise Ingoglia and a Hillsborough County homeowner.
DeSantis signs law banning fluoride in drinking water throughout Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Miami with Florida Department of Health Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo on Tuesday afternoon.
More than 1,100 illegal immigrants arrested in Operation Tidal Wave, state & federal officials say
Gov. Ron DeSantis and federal officials announced the results of the largest immigration operation ever conducted in Florida at a Thursday news conference.
Florida announces longest Gulf red snapper recreational season in state history
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the 2025 Gulf red snapper recreational fishing season will be the longest in the state’s history, spanning 126 days between summer and fall, during a news conference in Destin Monday.
Florida House probe into ‘Hope Florida’ ends with no-show witnesses, DeSantis’ defend program
What's next for a State House probe into Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis' "Hope Florida" initiative? Three key witnesses were no-shows on Thursday as House leaders hoped to ask how a $10 million Medicaid settlement wound up in the hands of political action committees that were tightly connected to the governor.
Hundreds attend town hall on potential New College takeover of Ringling Museum of Art
Hundreds of community members attended the "Citizens to Protect The Ringling" group's town hall to learn more about a proposed transfer of management from Florida State University to New College.