Gov. DeSantis signs HB 601 into law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 601 into law on Friday, preventing citizens’ police review boards from investigating law enforcement
DeSantis speaks about fighting opioid epidemic in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two bills into law that aim to fight the opioid epidemic in Florida. The Florida governor signed Senate Bill 718 and Senate Bill 66 during a news conference at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Professional Development Center in Sanford on Monday morning.
Disney, DeSantis reach settlement over lawsuit
The two sides of reached a settlement in the state court fight over how the park is developed in the future.
Floridians rescued from Haiti en route to Sanford
A plane carrying Floridians from Haiti amidst the Caribbean nation's turmoil has left the area and is headed to the Orlando-Sanford International Airport in Sanford, Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced during a news conference Wednesday afternoon. The Florida governor said this will be the first of many flights to bring Floridians in harm's way in Haiti back to American soil.
Gov. Ron DeSantis talks homelessness bill, elections
Governor Ron DeSantis discusses homelessness bill and the presidential preference primary elections during his press conference in Miami Beach.
Gov. Ron DeSantis drops out of presidential race
In a video posted to X, formerly known as Twitter, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced he was dropping out of the presidential race He also said he would be endorsing former President Donald Trump
Monique Worrell sues Gov Ron DeSantis
Former state attorney Monique Worrell is suing Florida governor Ron DeSantis who removed her from office last month
Gov. DeSantis visits site of Idalia wreckage
During a live press conference on Sunday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis provided an update on restored power to residents who were impacted by Hurricane Idalia.
Republican debate: Did Ron DeSantis win?
Reaction is pouring in after the first Republican primary debate in the 2024 presidential race. Florida Gov. DeSantis was among the eight candidates standing their ground on key issues the US is facing.
Republican debate: Who is Vivek Ramaswamy?
Tech entrepreneur Vivek Ramaswamy was among the eight Republican presidential candidates for the first primary debate Wednesday night.
Disney asks judge to dismiss lawsuit
Disney is asking a Florida judge on Friday to toss out a lawsuit against the company’s efforts to neutralize a takeover of Disney World’s governing district by Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees.
DeSantis vs Trump: Where do they stand?
Governor Ron DeSantis has a long road ahead if he wants to gain ground on Donald Trump. The latest FOX Poll shows DeSantis trailing the former president by over 30 points.
DeSantis visits Central Florida
Gov DeSantis stops speaks in Central Florida days before anticipated presidential run announcement
DeSantis doubles down on education policies
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his education policies. He has faced some backlash over reports of book bans and his administration's blocking of some African American studies coursework claiming it violated state law and was historically inaccurate.
Trump leads 2024 GOP presidential preference poll
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Is Ron DeSantis running for president in 2024?
Widely seen as a major conservative political leader and a possible 2024 Republican presidential contender, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made a number of stops outside the Sunshine State on Monday.
DeSantis pitches plan to re-establish Florida State Guard
Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined plans Thursday to ask lawmakers to increase funding for the Florida National Guard, as he seeks to expand the number of armories and re-establish a civilian volunteer force that would be directly under his control.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for $1 billion in gas tax relief
The Governor proposed that Florida lawmakers discuss dropping the gas tax, bringing in over $1 billion in relief, during the next legislative session.
Governor signs bill blocking mandates on COVID-19 vaccines, school masks
Focusing on vaccination mandates pursued by the White House, Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the "strongest piece of legislation that's been enacted anywhere in the country" and said Florida is "respecting people’s individual freedoms."
DeSantis: We are actively recruiting out-of-state police officers out of job due to vaccine mandates
The Republican governor slammed the 'unconstitutional' mandates.