FULL: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Fort Myers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with health care leaders on Thursday morning in Fort Myers. At the event, DeSantis announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death. DeSantis also shared positive opinions on the announcement U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made earlier this week that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.
Florida Gov. DeSantis to veto 'free kill' bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death. The bill being vetoed is HB 6017, which seeks to repeal a 1990 Florida law that restricts who can sue for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, in medical malpractice cases when the victim is 25 years or older. Critics of the law refer to it as the "free kill" law.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on RFK Jr. COVID vaccine recommendation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and leaders in health care spoke Thursday morning in Fort Myers. At the event, DeSantis started his comments by sharing shared positive opinions on the announcement U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made earlier this week that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women. The controversial announcement was made weeks before a CDC advisory panel was set to weigh in.
Gov. DeSantis vows to veto bill on medical malpractice lawsuits
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death.
DeSantis signs 2 bills into Florida law on Wednesday: What we know about each
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign three bills into Florida law on Wednesday, including two animal laws that will strengthen penalties for animal cruelty and make it a felony to abandon restrained pets during disasters.
DeSantis signs 2 Florida laws protecting animals from abuse
Governor Ron DeSantis signed two new bills into Florida law aimed at protecting animals from abuse. The laws are named after two dogs: Trooper, who was found abandoned along I-75 during Hurricane Milton, and Dexter, a rescue dog who was tragically decapitated by his adopter.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill, Florida to recognize gold and silver as legal tender starting in 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that sets the stage for Florida to recognize gold and silver as legal tender, allowing the precious metals to be used for transactions and certain tax payments beginning July 1, 2026.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks on swatting crackdown
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday afternoon in Winter Haven. DeSantis was joined by other law enforcement leaders to sign legislation to crack down on swatting. Swatting is a form of criminal harassment that involves deceiving an emergency service into sending a police or emergency response team to another person's location.
Governor Ron and Casey DeSantis ‘double down’ on Hope Florida
Hope Florida has helped more than 30,000 people get off means-tested government assistance, secured jobs for more than 3,000 people and saved the taxpayer more than $100M, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
Gov. Ron DeSantis, Casey DeSantis talk Hope Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is hosting a press conference with First Lady Casey DeSantis at 10 a.m. on Tuesday at The Vault in Tampa. The pair are discussing Hope Florida's partnerships with local state businesses.
Florida's Boater Freedom Act takes effect this July: Here's what it means
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Boater Freedom Act on Monday, which will change how law enforcement pulls over boaters on the water.
Governor DeSantis signs Boater Freedom Act
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Boater Freedom Act on Monday during a press conference with the FWC in Panama City.
Florida becomes 2nd state to ban fluoride from water system after DeSantis bill signing
Florida has become the second state to ban fluoride from its water systems following a bill signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday.
Gov. DeSantis on Florida death penalty: I support it
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. Although the main topic of the event was the signing of a new ill to protect against forced medication and to bolster agriculture, DeSantis discussed the death penalty during the question and answer segment of the event.
Gov. Ron DeSantis bans fluoride from Florida water
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. At the event, he signed a bill making Florida the second state to ban fluoride from its water system. The bill also relates to the advertising of plant-based meat and milk substitutes. The death penalty was another topic discussed by the governor at the event.
DeSantis announces bill to protect against forced medication
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference at 1 p.m. on Thursday, May 15, at Simpson Lakes in Dade City. There, DeSantis announced his intent to sign a bill to protect against forced medication and to bolster agriculture.
Florida Gov. DeSantis advocates for Congressional term limits
On Tuesday afternoon, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis traveled to Ohio to advocate with other leaders for Congressional term limits. DeSantis was joined by Ohio Speaker Matt Huffman and Ohio State Rep. Heidi Workman.
Gov. DeSantis: Florida state troopers can now conduct immigration operations independent of federal government
The Florida Highway Patrol is now able to conduct operations and arrest illegal immigrants independently of the federal government.
DeSantis signs death warrant for Florida convicted killer
A convicted killer has one month to live, as Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has just signed a death warrant for Anthony Wainwright, who was convicted of kidnapping a woman in 1994 from a Winn-Dixie supermarket parking lot in Lake City and raping and murdering her in rural Hamilton County.
DeSantis, officials speak on Florida property tax relief
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Friday morning at Gators BBQ in Jacksonville, Florida. The roundtable discussion covered the need for property tax relief in the state. DeSantis had other officials join him and speak during the event.