DeSantis halts Manatee County cruise terminal plans with new environmental bill
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Sheriff Grady Judd blasts media reports that he criticizes federal mass deportation efforts: 'Simply not true'
After media reports surfaced stating that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council criticized the federal government's mass deportation efforts during a meeting on Monday, Judd held one of his famous press conferences to set the record straight.
After media reports surfaced stating that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council criticized the federal government's mass deportation efforts during a meeting on Monday, Judd held one of his famous press conferences to set the record straight.
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.
Gov. DeSantis, cabinet designates 22 acres at Hillsborough College into Rays stadium talks
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet officially designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College into the talks involving a stadium location for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet officially designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College into the talks involving a stadium location for the Tampa Bay Rays.
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.
Governor DeSantis renews warning of A.I. accessibility
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Tampa Bay Rays backed by DeSantis, MLB commissioner for potential stadium deal with Hillsborough College
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments.
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments.
Florida joins 23 states in adopting President Trump’s Education Freedom Tax Credit
Twenty-four states – including Florida – have opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit, which allows taxpayers to receive up to $1,700 in scholarships to attend qualifying K-12 public, private or charter schools.
Twenty-four states – including Florida – have opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit, which allows taxpayers to receive up to $1,700 in scholarships to attend qualifying K-12 public, private or charter schools.
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."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis making stop in Valrico
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at Grace Christian School in Valrico on Wednesday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at Grace Christian School in Valrico on Wednesday.
DeSantis to speak at Florida Sheriffs' Association conference
The conference is being held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach.
The conference is being held at the Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa in Ponte Vedra Beach.
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.