Governor DeSantis signs deal to speed up Florida Everglades restoration projects

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an agreement on Friday with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to speed up Florida Everglades restoration projects, including completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir.

DeSantis administration threatens to punish Florida city that voted to end police agreement with ICE

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said leaders in the state's most southern municipality face possible removal from office if they fail to restore an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

DeSantis reveals plans for second ICE detention center in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed for the first time on Wednesday that his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding—Florida’s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville. 

Governor DeSantis signs condo relief bill in Clearwater

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills at Clearwater’s Island Way Grill on Monday morning that will impact condo owners.  

Governor DeSantis touts Florida job growth as manufacturer announces new facility

Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting job growth in Florida, speaking at an event on Monday announcing a new manufacturing facility in the northern part of the state.

Governor DeSantis signs bill aimed at improving Florida firefighter safety

A bill that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed on Thursday aims to strengthen and support the physical and mental health of firefighters in Florida.

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.