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.

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. 

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.

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.

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.