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.
Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue of Frederick Douglass for America 250
In continuing to honor 250 years of the United States, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled the latest statue in Saint Augustine: Frederick Douglass.
In continuing to honor 250 years of the United States, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled the latest statue in Saint Augustine: Frederick Douglass.
Florida: 'Gateway to the entire Western Hemisphere'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed the impact the cruise ship industry and maritime businesses have on the state of Florida, calling the state the "gateway to the entire Western Hemisphere."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed the impact the cruise ship industry and maritime businesses have on the state of Florida, calling the state the "gateway to the entire Western Hemisphere."
Florida is ranked #1 in Workforce Education
Press Conference | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is ranked first in workforce education, a goal they set out to meet in 2030. Now, the state has met that goal five years ahead of schedule, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Press Conference | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is ranked first in workforce education, a goal they set out to meet in 2030. Now, the state has met that goal five years ahead of schedule, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Florida ranks no. 1 in workforce education, DeSantis says
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a news conference at Titusville High School on Tuesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a news conference at Titusville High School on Tuesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Embracing home schooling, charter schools with school choice
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'Assisting DHS with enforcement'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state's immigration enforcement and removal, saying he's "making sure all state and local law enforcement have a duty to assist DHS with interior enforcement."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state's immigration enforcement and removal, saying he's "making sure all state and local law enforcement have a duty to assist DHS with interior enforcement."
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Positive cooperation with ICE agents
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement involved shootings after a man died in Minneapolis on Jan. 24. DeSantis said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz are "trying to sabotage the enforcement operation." He said they're creating a toxic environment to incite people. DeSantis said Florida will continue cooperating positively with ICE.
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on recent U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement involved shootings after a man died in Minneapolis on Jan. 24. DeSantis said Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and Gov. Tim Walz are "trying to sabotage the enforcement operation." He said they're creating a toxic environment to incite people. DeSantis said Florida will continue cooperating positively with ICE.
Florida testing finds arsenic traces in dozens of popular candy brands, Gov. DeSantis says
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Monday announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, releasing results from state testing of candy products marketed to children.
The Florida Department of Health (FDOH) on Monday announced new food safety findings under the Healthy Florida First initiative, releasing results from state testing of candy products marketed to children.
Paul Renner wants to be Free State of Florida Governor
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth sit-down discussion on entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, his history of service in the US Navy in the Gulf War, a public prosecutor and in the Florida House of Representatives, his plans for school choice and continuing the Free State of Florida initiative he pioneered with Governor Ron DeSantis if he wins the Governor's race. Paul Renner will face Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary, and face off with former Congressman David Jolly and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth sit-down discussion on entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, his history of service in the US Navy in the Gulf War, a public prosecutor and in the Florida House of Representatives, his plans for school choice and continuing the Free State of Florida initiative he pioneered with Governor Ron DeSantis if he wins the Governor's race. Paul Renner will face Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary, and face off with former Congressman David Jolly and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on the Democratic side of the ticket.
David Jolly on Democrats' path to 2026 Florida Governor
Former Congressman David Jolly joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, fix Florida's affordability crisis, illegal immigration enforecement, his plans for Florida and his path to victory as a Democrat after serving as a Republican in Congress. David Jolly will face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in the Democratic Primary, and Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds, Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on the Republican side of the ticket.
Former Congressman David Jolly joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, fix Florida's affordability crisis, illegal immigration enforecement, his plans for Florida and his path to victory as a Democrat after serving as a Republican in Congress. David Jolly will face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in the Democratic Primary, and Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds, Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on the Republican side of the ticket.
Byron Donalds on the 2026 Florida Governor's Race
Congressman Byron Donalds joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the Florida Governor's Race in 2026 to succeed Ron DeSantis, earning President Trump's endorsement, fixing Florida's affordability crisis and working with the Trump administration to continue Florida's strong position on arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants. Byron Donalds will face off with former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenat Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary and would stand to face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings or former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Congressman Byron Donalds joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the Florida Governor's Race in 2026 to succeed Ron DeSantis, earning President Trump's endorsement, fixing Florida's affordability crisis and working with the Trump administration to continue Florida's strong position on arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants. Byron Donalds will face off with former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenat Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary and would stand to face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings or former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket.