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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
DeSantis calls out Florida House budget aimed at cutting law enforcement positions
Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Fort Myers on Wednesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference in Fort Myers on Wednesday morning.
White House eyes major cuts to NOAA ahead of hurricane season
The Trump Administration is considering major funding cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), raising concerns among scientists, environmental advocates and former forecasters as hurricane season approaches.
The Trump Administration is considering major funding cuts to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), raising concerns among scientists, environmental advocates and former forecasters as hurricane season approaches.
Lawmakers left 'astonished' during Hope Florida hearing as AG threatens subpoena
The dustup around Hope Florida is growing as lawmakers threaten subpoenas to the top staff of the DeSantis Administration and the attorney general himself.
The dustup around Hope Florida is growing as lawmakers threaten subpoenas to the top staff of the DeSantis Administration and the attorney general himself.
Governor DeSantis signs Gulf of America bills into law
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a pair of bills officially recognizing the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in the state of Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a pair of bills officially recognizing the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America in the state of Florida.
Florida governor and first lady celebrate Hope Florida in Pensacola
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis in Pensacola on Tuesday morning to talk about the progress of Hope Florida.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis in Pensacola on Tuesday morning to talk about the progress of Hope Florida.
Amidst assertions Hope Florida settlement payment was illegal, Gov. DeSantis responds
The governor is taking a new round of heat from members of both parties over a $10 million payment that went to the First Lady's "Hope Florida" project, with some lawmakers saying it was potentially illegal.
The governor is taking a new round of heat from members of both parties over a $10 million payment that went to the First Lady's "Hope Florida" project, with some lawmakers saying it was potentially illegal.
I-4 congestion relief lanes to be completed 8 months early, Gov. DeSantis says
Governor Ron DeSantis announced during a press conference on Monday that the I-4 congestion relief lanes will be completed eight months early.
Governor Ron DeSantis announced during a press conference on Monday that the I-4 congestion relief lanes will be completed eight months early.
Hope Florida program under fire as Gov. DeSantis pushes for it to become state law
Governor Ron DeSantis touts the Hope Florida program as conservative public assistance reform.
Governor Ron DeSantis touts the Hope Florida program as conservative public assistance reform.
DeSantis continues to battle state legislatures over condo relief measures
Governor Ron DeSantis took aim at state lawmakers on Thursday, continuing an ongoing battle with the state legislature.
Governor Ron DeSantis took aim at state lawmakers on Thursday, continuing an ongoing battle with the state legislature.
Governor DeSantis, Florida House speaker at odds over tax cut proposals
With just a few weeks left in Florida's annual legislative session, top Republicans in Tallahassee still don't see eye-to-eye on the biggest priority: nailing down the state budget, with tax cuts being a major sticking point.
With just a few weeks left in Florida's annual legislative session, top Republicans in Tallahassee still don't see eye-to-eye on the biggest priority: nailing down the state budget, with tax cuts being a major sticking point.
DeSantis backs 'Boater Freedom Act' in Panama City Beach Monday
Governor Ron DeSantis voiced his approval of the “Boater Freedom Act" during a press conference in Panama City Beach on Monday afternoon.
Governor Ron DeSantis voiced his approval of the “Boater Freedom Act" during a press conference in Panama City Beach on Monday afternoon.
$5,000 bonus checks sent out to new law enforcement officers across Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis continued his commitment to law enforcement on Wednesday as he presented $5,000 checks to several new deputies in Marion County.
Governor Ron DeSantis continued his commitment to law enforcement on Wednesday as he presented $5,000 checks to several new deputies in Marion County.
'Hope Florida' program adds public assistance liaison to every county sheriff's office
The 'Hope Florida' program is adding a public assistance liaison to every county sheriff's office in the state.
The 'Hope Florida' program is adding a public assistance liaison to every county sheriff's office in the state.
Governor DeSantis proposes eliminating property taxes in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing billions of dollars in property tax relief for homestead owners in Florida – and if he gets his way, that could be just the beginning.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing billions of dollars in property tax relief for homestead owners in Florida – and if he gets his way, that could be just the beginning.