Flock cameras must be pulled from Florida state roads within 30 days, DeSantis orders
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
Florida transportation officials are ordering local law enforcement agencies to remove automated license plate readers from state highway rights of way, citing privacy concerns, reports of misuse and the rapid expansion of surveillance technology.
Grand jury finds $10 million in Hope Florida funds 'misappropriated,' but no one charged
Florida Democrats are calling for additional investigations and the resignations of two top state officials after a leaked grand jury report found that $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was “misappropriated" before money ultimately flowed to political committees.
Florida Democrats are calling for additional investigations and the resignations of two top state officials after a leaked grand jury report found that $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was “misappropriated" before money ultimately flowed to political committees.
What's inside the rewritten property tax cut Amendment
John Hanley, UCF Political Science lecturer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the rewritten language of Amendment 3 to the Florida Constitution which would gradually eliminate state property taxes on homesteaded properties in the state, as well as discourse as Governor DeSantis has avoided campaigning in favor or against the amendment.
John Hanley, UCF Political Science lecturer joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the rewritten language of Amendment 3 to the Florida Constitution which would gradually eliminate state property taxes on homesteaded properties in the state, as well as discourse as Governor DeSantis has avoided campaigning in favor or against the amendment.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supports air mobility transportation, innovation | FULL
Full press conference | Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the ongoing success of electric air travel as he supported the progress in this technology. Saying the air taxis could be used for disaster relief, military or even personal travel, he supported further research, testing and education in the area.
Full press conference | Gov. Ron DeSantis touted the ongoing success of electric air travel as he supported the progress in this technology. Saying the air taxis could be used for disaster relief, military or even personal travel, he supported further research, testing and education in the area.
Florida governor touts air taxi testing, hoping to ease interstate traffic
"Turning this dream into a reality." Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at SunTrax in Polk County on Aug. 10, showing off flying electric taxis, saying they'll be tested in the skies by the end of the year. The hope is that this new mode of travel will ease congestion on I-4.
"Turning this dream into a reality." Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at SunTrax in Polk County on Aug. 10, showing off flying electric taxis, saying they'll be tested in the skies by the end of the year. The hope is that this new mode of travel will ease congestion on I-4.
Florida GOP primary: DeSantis praises — but doesn't endorse — Paul Renner
With just under two weeks until Florida's primary for governor, the incumbent is weighing in.
With just under two weeks until Florida's primary for governor, the incumbent is weighing in.
DeSantis uses new Florida law to flag 90 foreign terrorist organizations
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state intends to use a new law to officially designate and combat domestic and foreign terrorist groups operating within its borders.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that the state intends to use a new law to officially designate and combat domestic and foreign terrorist groups operating within its borders.
President Abraham Lincoln statue unveiled for America 250 | FULL
Full press conference | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with President & CEO of Visit Florida Bryan Griffin, unveiled a statue of President Abraham Lincoln before America 250 in Wildwood, FL. The statue is in addition to James Madison, James Monroe, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington across Florida.
Full press conference | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, along with President & CEO of Visit Florida Bryan Griffin, unveiled a statue of President Abraham Lincoln before America 250 in Wildwood, FL. The statue is in addition to James Madison, James Monroe, Thomas Jefferson and George Washington across Florida.
Attorney calls DeSantis' ebike veto 'dangerous'
Ira Leesfield, Attorney and public safety and traffic safety advocate joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the veto of bipartisan ebike safety regulations, including speed limits and active monitoring vetoed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over claims of the law being an overreach of the state government and too much surveillance of private citizens.
Ira Leesfield, Attorney and public safety and traffic safety advocate joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the veto of bipartisan ebike safety regulations, including speed limits and active monitoring vetoed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis over claims of the law being an overreach of the state government and too much surveillance of private citizens.
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.