DeSantis says Florida returned $878M in taxpayer funds to federal government after meeting with Musk, DOGE

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, said Friday that the state was returning more than $878 million to the federal government that it had been attempting to give back for the past few years during the Biden administration.

DeSantis pushes Florida surgeon general for CDC director role

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants President Donald Trump to tap Sunshine State Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo as Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) director.

Gov. DeSantis stands firm on immigration policy at Sarasota roundtable

Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable with current and former federal immigration officials at the New College of Florida in Sarasota on Thursday.

Gov. DeSantis pushing to revoke Florida's red flag law

Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated this week he wants lawmakers to review the state's red flag law and possibly repeal it, saying it can infringe on the rights of gun owners.

Proposal to eliminate Florida property taxes, sparks concerns over funding and sales tax hike

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed the idea of abolishing property taxes throughout the Sunshine State, but such a move could require doubling sales tax, impacting everyday Floridians.

Gov. Ron DeSantis hits Byron Donalds, boosts wife in Florida governor speculation

Who could be the Florida governor after Ron DeSantis finishes his second term? The jockeying is underway with President Donald Trump firing the first shot. 

Governor DeSantis announces state DOGE task force focused on 'government efficiency'

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a new “comprehensive initiative” on Monday focused on government efficiency in Florida while praising the efforts of DOGE at the federal level.

James Uthmeier sworn in as Florida’s new attorney general

With Gov. Ron DeSantis describing him as a “bulldog," James Uthmeier was elevated Monday to become Florida attorney general after serving as the governor’s chief of staff.

Flags fly at half staff to honor victims of Parkland shooting on 7th anniversary

Friday marks the seventh anniversary of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD) shooting in Parkland, Florida, which claimed the lives of 17 people.

Governor DeSantis pushes for pay raises for state law enforcement, firefighters

Gov. Ron DeSantis is again calling on Florida lawmakers to increase pay for state law enforcement and firefighters, something he included in his proposed budget for the 2025-26 fiscal year.