Fla. Republican calls out DeSantis' property tax cuts
Jeff Brandes, President of the Florida Policy Project and former Republican State Senator joins FOX 35 via Zoom to analyze Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to cut property taxes, which Brandes calls 'throwing a grenade into the state constitution and seeing if it goes off.'
Jeff Brandes, President of the Florida Policy Project and former Republican State Senator joins FOX 35 via Zoom to analyze Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to cut property taxes, which Brandes calls 'throwing a grenade into the state constitution and seeing if it goes off.'
'Alligator Alcatraz' closing 'We had no where else to put these people,' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
'Alligator Alcatraz' closing 'We had no where else to put these people,' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
'Alligator Alcatraz' closing? 'We had no where else to put these people,' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
DeSantis' property tax proposal brings more questions
Rep. Dr. Anna Eskamani, a Democrat representing Orlando in the Florida House of Representatives joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to respond to Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to eliminate and cut property taxes in Florida, which she says left her with more questions as to how essential services like fire, law enforcement and schools will stay operational.
Rep. Dr. Anna Eskamani, a Democrat representing Orlando in the Florida House of Representatives joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to respond to Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to eliminate and cut property taxes in Florida, which she says left her with more questions as to how essential services like fire, law enforcement and schools will stay operational.
Watch: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on saving high school sports, South Atlantic red snapper freeze
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | During a May 22 press conference in Jacksonville, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on saving high school sports and addressed questions about a federal judge's decision to freeze permits allowing fishermen to catch red snapper for 39 days.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | During a May 22 press conference in Jacksonville, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on saving high school sports and addressed questions about a federal judge's decision to freeze permits allowing fishermen to catch red snapper for 39 days.
FULL | Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks on South Atlantic red snapper fishing freeze
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on a federal judge's decision to freeze the exempted fishing permits which allowed fishermen to catch red snapper starting on May 22. Complaints alleged the permits would cause overfishing, to which DeSantis disagreed, saying, " I have people who tell me … you've got to get through all the snapper to find the other fish because you catch so many snapper.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on a federal judge's decision to freeze the exempted fishing permits which allowed fishermen to catch red snapper starting on May 22. Complaints alleged the permits would cause overfishing, to which DeSantis disagreed, saying, " I have people who tell me … you've got to get through all the snapper to find the other fish because you catch so many snapper.”
Federal judge freezes South Atlantic red snapper exempted fishing permits before Memorial Day weekend
On May 21, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction freezing exempted fishing permits which allowed fishermen to catch red snapper. As a result, NOAA Fisheries temporarily stalled the permits and the FWC rescinded EO-26-11.
On May 21, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction freezing exempted fishing permits which allowed fishermen to catch red snapper. As a result, NOAA Fisheries temporarily stalled the permits and the FWC rescinded EO-26-11.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: Red snapper federal waters fishing ban
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on a block, executed by a federal judge, to prevent fishermen from catching red snapper through the Exempted Fishing Permit. He said he expects the decision to be appealed.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on a block, executed by a federal judge, to prevent fishermen from catching red snapper through the Exempted Fishing Permit. He said he expects the decision to be appealed.
Will DeSantis run it back in 2028 Presidential race?
Aubrey Jewett, UCF Associate Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' chances in the 2028 Presidential Race to succeed Donald Trump amid the Governor's nationwide tour, and to talk the state of the Florida Governor's race with new polling data showing Byron Donalds expanding his lead in the Republican primary.
Aubrey Jewett, UCF Associate Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to talk about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' chances in the 2028 Presidential Race to succeed Donald Trump amid the Governor's nationwide tour, and to talk the state of the Florida Governor's race with new polling data showing Byron Donalds expanding his lead in the Republican primary.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis adds more GOP seats in congress redistricting map
In a proposed re-drawing of congressional seats in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis created four more GOP seats. The new maps could be up for a vote in both chambers by Wednesday, April 29.
In a proposed re-drawing of congressional seats in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis created four more GOP seats. The new maps could be up for a vote in both chambers by Wednesday, April 29.
Gov. DeSantis' new Florida map adds 4 GOP seats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed map for Florida's mid-decade redistricting, which would add 4 Republican-leaning districts, putting 4 Florida Democrats on the chopping block in their Congressional Delegation. Dr. John Sacher, a UCF History Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down this new map and what it means for Florida as the State Legislature prepares to enter a Special Session on redistricting.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released his proposed map for Florida's mid-decade redistricting, which would add 4 Republican-leaning districts, putting 4 Florida Democrats on the chopping block in their Congressional Delegation. Dr. John Sacher, a UCF History Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down this new map and what it means for Florida as the State Legislature prepares to enter a Special Session on redistricting.
'First They Came For My College' makes Florida premiere
The new documentary film 'First They Came For My College' is making the rounds at film festival, premiering at True/False Fest and playing at South by Southwest before its first Florida screening at the Enzian Theater's Florida Film Festival this weekend. Harry Hanbury, one of the producers on the film and a New College of Florida alumnus joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to talk about the process of documenting Governor Ron DeSantis' takeover of New College of Florida, the state's public honors college, and the battle over higher education and New College's resistance to what they called a conservative coup of the New College of Florida, ground zero in the nationwide push to end DEI programs, restrict diversity training, gender studies and place limits on academic freedoms.
The new documentary film 'First They Came For My College' is making the rounds at film festival, premiering at True/False Fest and playing at South by Southwest before its first Florida screening at the Enzian Theater's Florida Film Festival this weekend. Harry Hanbury, one of the producers on the film and a New College of Florida alumnus joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson to talk about the process of documenting Governor Ron DeSantis' takeover of New College of Florida, the state's public honors college, and the battle over higher education and New College's resistance to what they called a conservative coup of the New College of Florida, ground zero in the nationwide push to end DEI programs, restrict diversity training, gender studies and place limits on academic freedoms.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to end law allowing cousins marriage
In a April 7 press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke against a state law that allows first cousins to marry each other. He said it's not consistent with the United States' culture.
In a April 7 press conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke against a state law that allows first cousins to marry each other. He said it's not consistent with the United States' culture.
Voting rights groups challenge Florida citizenship proof law
Florida lawmakers sent two high-profile bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday, addressing election requirements and the designation of “domestic terrorist organizations."
Florida lawmakers sent two high-profile bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday, addressing election requirements and the designation of “domestic terrorist organizations."
Time for a full-time Florida legislature?
Dr. Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his advocacy for making Florida's current part-time legislature a full-time, year-round governing body in Tallahassee. As it stands now, Florida's State Representatives and State Senators meet only for a 60-day session, which hasn't been enough time to pass a state budget in either of the last two regular sessions under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton despite Republican supermajorities in both houses of the state legislature.
Dr. Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his advocacy for making Florida's current part-time legislature a full-time, year-round governing body in Tallahassee. As it stands now, Florida's State Representatives and State Senators meet only for a 60-day session, which hasn't been enough time to pass a state budget in either of the last two regular sessions under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton despite Republican supermajorities in both houses of the state legislature.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Missy Bill against child predators
On March 31, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills -- House Bill 445, known as Missy’s Law, and House Bill 1159, aimed at strengthening protections for children, enhancing penalties for sexual offenses, and ensuring dangerous offenders are held accountable under Florida law.
On March 31, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills -- House Bill 445, known as Missy’s Law, and House Bill 1159, aimed at strengthening protections for children, enhancing penalties for sexual offenses, and ensuring dangerous offenders are held accountable under Florida law.
DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach Airport after Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.
Over $9M awarded to 2 North Florida counties
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $6.25 million to Nassau County for road construction and $3 million to the Bradford County School District for Commercial Driver's License training.
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $6.25 million to Nassau County for road construction and $3 million to the Bradford County School District for Commercial Driver's License training.
Gov. Ron DeSantis invests over $13 million in infrastructure development, set to bring nearly 1,000 jobs
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the dispersion of over $13 million through strategic projects in Florida's Bay and Gulf counties to bolster economic growth.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the dispersion of over $13 million through strategic projects in Florida's Bay and Gulf counties to bolster economic growth.