DeSantis: Florida cities, counties that require employees get vaccinated will be fined

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.

Gov. DeSantis proposes legislation to recruit out-of-state officers, retain talent in Florida

Governor Ron DeSantis announced his push for next year's legislative session to create a three-part incentive to help recruit law enforcement officers from across the country and keep young talent in the state.

Road to White House: DeSantis tops early 2024 straw poll

DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.

Mediation fails between Florida, CDC over cruise line lawsuit

Governor DeSantis signed a law that imposes a fine of $5,000 for each customer asked to provide proof of vaccination.

DeSantis proposes one-time, $1,000 bonus for Florida first responders

Gov. DeSantis said that he is going to send a letter to the Speaker and Senate President outlining his recommendations for how funds should be used.

Gov. DeSantis ranks 2nd to Trump in CPAC straw poll for 2024 race

DeSantis spoke at the conference on Friday, boasting that Florida was an "oasis of freedom" compared to other states with more COVID-19 restrictions. 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'Be prepared' for Isaias

Gov. Ron DeSantis advised residents on Florida’s east coast to remain alert as the “ragged eye” of Hurricane Isaias continues to churn towards the Atlantic shore on Saturday.

Gov. DeSantis extends state of emergency in Florida for 60 more days

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has extended a state of emergency for another 60 days as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. DeSantis made the announcement in Miami, where the city is tightening up some of its reopening processes. The state of emergency was originally issued in March and then extended again in May as a response to the coronavirus.

Gov. DeSantis announces $500 million to raise salaries of Florida teachers

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed legislation that will raise teacher's salaries. He said that he hopes this will entice more people to go into teaching and help them have a good minimum salary and meet end's meet.

Visit Florida approves budget, but more money eyed

Last week, DeSantis said he would slash enough spending from the state’s proposed $93.2 billion budget to keep lawmakers from having to address a coronavirus-fueled loss in tax revenues before the November elections.