Florida governor's campaign wants school board candidates to pledge support for 'DeSantis Education Agenda'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign is sending out a questionnaire to school board candidates, asking about their positions on issues such as critical race theory and masks in schools. It includes a certificate for candidates to pledge their support for what the campaign calls the "DeSantis Education Agenda."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' campaign is sending out a questionnaire to school board candidates, asking about their positions on issues such as critical race theory and masks in schools. It includes a certificate for candidates to pledge their support for what the campaign calls the "DeSantis Education Agenda."
Florida moves forward on proposal to deny Medicaid coverage for transgender treatments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving forward with a proposal that would deny Medicaid coverage for treatments such as puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy for transgender people.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving forward with a proposal that would deny Medicaid coverage for treatments such as puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy for transgender people.
Biden hosts international climate change meeting amid high gas price pressure
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Friday's meeting comes as Biden has been focused on boosting fossil fuel production to reduce high gas prices.
Does Elon Musk have his sights set on Florida?
Elon Musk has been engaged in a public flirtation with Florida as of late, but his connections to the Sunshine State actually go back more than a decade.
Elon Musk has been engaged in a public flirtation with Florida as of late, but his connections to the Sunshine State actually go back more than a decade.
Kamala Harris launches task force to fight online harassment, abuse
The new effort comes as the U.S. reels from shooting massacres in Texas and New York that were predated by misogynist and racist comments online.
The new effort comes as the U.S. reels from shooting massacres in Texas and New York that were predated by misogynist and racist comments online.
Registration opens for Florida Python Challenge, effort to protect Everglades: The cash prize you could win
Ever wanted to capture a snake for a good cause? Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that registration has opened for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge.
Ever wanted to capture a snake for a good cause? Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that registration has opened for the 2022 Florida Python Challenge.
Florida surgeon general disagrees with FDA on COVID vaccines for kids under 5; state does not pre-order doses
Parents are in the home stretch with COVID-19 vaccines for babies and their youngest children after Wednesday’s FDA advisory panel meeting. But once those vaccines are approved, parents in Florida who want their kids to get inoculated may face a longer wait. That's because Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo says he does not support giving the COVID vaccine to babies and children under the age of 5 – so Florida is the only state that did not pre-order any doses.
Parents are in the home stretch with COVID-19 vaccines for babies and their youngest children after Wednesday’s FDA advisory panel meeting. But once those vaccines are approved, parents in Florida who want their kids to get inoculated may face a longer wait. That's because Florida's surgeon general Dr. Joseph Ladapo says he does not support giving the COVID vaccine to babies and children under the age of 5 – so Florida is the only state that did not pre-order any doses.
DeSantis announces director of newly reactivated Florida State Guard
The Florida State Guard was disbanded after World War II, but it's now being reactivated after 75 years. Gov. Ron DeSantis says more than 1,200 people have already applied for the guard's 400 positions, and the state's new trained civilian defense force will focus on responding to disasters such as hurricanes.
The Florida State Guard was disbanded after World War II, but it's now being reactivated after 75 years. Gov. Ron DeSantis says more than 1,200 people have already applied for the guard's 400 positions, and the state's new trained civilian defense force will focus on responding to disasters such as hurricanes.
Elon Musk suggests he would vote for Ron DeSantis for president in 2024 election
Elon Musk says he is predicting a red wave in 2022, and suggested he is leaning toward voting for Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, should he decide to run in 2024.
Elon Musk says he is predicting a red wave in 2022, and suggested he is leaning toward voting for Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, should he decide to run in 2024.
Synagogue challenges new Florida abortion law, claiming it violates religious rights of Jewish people
A synagogue has filed a lawsuit claiming Florida's new law that prohibits abortions after 15 weeks violates the religious freedom rights of Jewish people. It's the second challenge to the state's abortion ban recently signed into law by Gov. DeSantis, which is set to take effect next month.
A synagogue has filed a lawsuit claiming Florida's new law that prohibits abortions after 15 weeks violates the religious freedom rights of Jewish people. It's the second challenge to the state's abortion ban recently signed into law by Gov. DeSantis, which is set to take effect next month.
Evidence gathered by Jan. 6 panel enough to indict Trump, committee says
Members of the panel investigating Jan. 6 say they have enough evidence to show how former President Donald Trump intensified an extraordinary scheme to overturn Joe Biden’s victory.
Members of the panel investigating Jan. 6 say they have enough evidence to show how former President Donald Trump intensified an extraordinary scheme to overturn Joe Biden’s victory.
New Mexico wildfires, enraged residents prompt Biden visit
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.
Evacuations have displaced thousands of residents from rural villages with Spanish-colonial roots and high poverty rates.
Biden blames pandemic, Putin as high US inflation persists
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
In President Joe Biden’s estimation, the U.S. is in a strong position to overcome the worst inflation in more than 40 years. But so far, inflation just keeps getting the better of the U.S. economy and of the Biden administration.
DeSantis signs new Florida law to cover medical costs for retired police dogs
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new law to cover medical costs of retired police dogs, allowing their handlers to get reimbursed for up to $1,500 in annual veterinary costs. The retired K9s often have costly expenses from law enforcement injuries or other job-related problems.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new law to cover medical costs of retired police dogs, allowing their handlers to get reimbursed for up to $1,500 in annual veterinary costs. The retired K9s often have costly expenses from law enforcement injuries or other job-related problems.
Newest Buccaneers look to make impression with full house at mini-camp
With the exception of a few injured players, most of the Bucs were on the field as full participants as they look to start their summer off on the right track.
With the exception of a few injured players, most of the Bucs were on the field as full participants as they look to start their summer off on the right track.
Donald Trump set to undergo questioning in July for NY civil probe
Former President Donald Trump has agreed to answer questions under oath next month in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into his business practices, unless their lawyers persuade the state's highest court to step in.
Former President Donald Trump has agreed to answer questions under oath next month in the New York attorney general's civil investigation into his business practices, unless their lawyers persuade the state's highest court to step in.
Gov. DeSantis vetoes controversial Everglades bill
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a controversial bill that he said could hinder Everglades restoration work. Environmental groups had urged the governor to veto the measure, arguing it could lead to destruction of the wetlands.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has vetoed a controversial bill that he said could hinder Everglades restoration work. Environmental groups had urged the governor to veto the measure, arguing it could lead to destruction of the wetlands.
Fight looms over transgender treatments in Medicaid
National and state legal and LGBTQ-advocacy groups are preparing to fight a move by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to deny Medicaid coverage for treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty-blocking medication for transgender people.
National and state legal and LGBTQ-advocacy groups are preparing to fight a move by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to deny Medicaid coverage for treatments such as hormone therapy and puberty-blocking medication for transgender people.
Elon Musk threatens to walk away from Twitter deal over bot data
Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44-billion bid to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about its spam bot and fake accounts.
Elon Musk is threatening to walk away from his $44-billion bid to buy Twitter, accusing the company of refusing to give him information about its spam bot and fake accounts.
DeSantis cuts $75 million from USF environmental research facility
A science research facility for USF St. Pete is up in the air after Gov. Ron DeSantis cut $3.1 billion out of the state’s budget.
A science research facility for USF St. Pete is up in the air after Gov. Ron DeSantis cut $3.1 billion out of the state’s budget.