DeSantis says Florida returned $878M in taxpayer funds to federal government after meeting with Musk, DOGE

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that the state was returning more than $878 million to the federal government that it had been attempting to give back for the past few years during the Biden administration.

Gov. DeSantis creates Florida DOGE: Here's what it will do

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Monday that he was creating a "state DOGE task force," inspired by Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, part of President Donald Trump's administration.

Proposal to eliminate Florida property taxes, sparks concerns over funding and sales tax hike

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsed the idea of abolishing property taxes throughout the Sunshine State, but such a move could require doubling sales tax, impacting everyday Floridians.

Who will replace Gov. DeSantis as Florida governor? New poll considers potential candidates

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been elected twice to lead the Sunshine State – and will become term limited when his term ends in 2026. However, recent media reports and political pundits speculated whether his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis would be interested in running to succeed him.

DeSantis proposes pay raise for law enforcement, firefighters
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Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing nearly $120 million to support a pay raise for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in Florida. The governor made the announcement on Friday during a news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach to show his support for law enforcement.

Governor proposes pay check bump for law enforcement officers
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Law enforcement officers could soon get a nig bump to their paychecks. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about the raises today, while also talking about how many officers have recently moved to the state from other areas.

Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Miami International Boat Show
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the Miami International Boat Show ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony featured elected officials, community leaders and industry executives.

Gov. Ron DeSantis sides with Trump's FEMA overhaul plan
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Gov. Ron DeSantis is getting behind President Donald Trump's pledge to overhaul the way FEMA operates. Trump's Jan. 24 executive order calls for a "full scale review" of FEMA.

New special session on immigration begins today
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After a bitter few weeks in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he and Florida Republicans now have a deal on legislation concerning illegal immigration. Today, lawmakers will come back to the table for another special session.

DeSantis signs immigration enforcement deal with Trump White House; Florida second state to do so

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new partnership between the Florida Highway Patrol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance immigration enforcement within the state.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shares plans for illegal immigration
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to address illegal immigration at a press conference hosted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Destin.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts new immigration reform bill
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the new immigration reform bill passed by Florida Legislature Tuesday night and promised to veto it when it reaches his desk.

Republicans end special session early, call their own
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John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, discusses the showdown underway at the state capitol right now.