Gov. Ron DeSantis provides Hurricane Isaias update in Fort Walton Beach
Gov. Ron DeSantis provides Hurricane Isaias update in Fort Walton Beach
Gov. Ron DeSantis provides Hurricane Isaias update in Fort Walton Beach
Florida declares state of emergency for 25 counties ahead of Tropical Storm Isaias
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 25 counties as Tropical Depression Nine strengthened in the Gulf and became Tropical Storm Isaias on Wednesday morning. It could bring impacts to Florida later this week.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 25 counties as Tropical Depression Nine strengthened in the Gulf and became Tropical Storm Isaias on Wednesday morning. It could bring impacts to Florida later this week.
Gov. DeSantis calls meeting on terrorism designations
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Cabinet called a Friday emergency meeting to establish official procedures for labeling terrorist organizations in Florida.
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.
DeSantis seeks to limit EBT, TANF purchases to essential needs
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida is working with the Trump administration on a plan to restrict the use of certain public assistance benefits, arguing taxpayer-funded aid should only be used for essential needs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday that Florida is working with the Trump administration on a plan to restrict the use of certain public assistance benefits, arguing taxpayer-funded aid should only be used for essential needs.
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 to begin testing 'flying cars' and air taxis by end of 2026, DeSantis says
Florida plans to begin testing electric "flying cars" (eVTOLs) at the 775-acre SunTrax testing facility in Polk County by the end of the year.
Florida plans to begin testing electric "flying cars" (eVTOLs) at the 775-acre SunTrax testing facility in Polk County by the end of the year.
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.
Group sues DeSantis over Florida domestic terrorist law
The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a federal lawsuit late Wednesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his intent to label the group a domestic terrorist organization under a new state law.
The Council on American-Islamic Relations filed a federal lawsuit late Wednesday after Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his intent to label the group a domestic terrorist organization under a new state law.
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.
Gov. DeSantis signs $117.6B Florida budget with tax relief, debt reduction and record reserves
Gov. DeSantis highlighted a fourth consecutive year of reduced state spending while also discussing tax relief, debt reduction, education funding and infrastructure investments.
Gov. DeSantis highlighted a fourth consecutive year of reduced state spending while also discussing tax relief, debt reduction, education funding and infrastructure investments.
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.
Florida school testing: DeSantis announces majority of students hit grade level benchmarks
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that a majority of Florida students are meeting or exceeding grade-level benchmarks under the state's progress-monitoring testing framework.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that a majority of Florida students are meeting or exceeding grade-level benchmarks under the state's progress-monitoring testing framework.
Alligator Alcatraz to close after aiding 21,000 deportations, DeSantis says
One year after it opened, Alligator Alcatraz, the detention center used by Florida and the federal government to house undocumented immigrants, is shutting down.
One year after it opened, Alligator Alcatraz, the detention center used by Florida and the federal government to house undocumented immigrants, is shutting down.
Gov. DeSantis signs two bills in Bradenton to make it harder for local governments to raise property taxes
Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a large property tax cut ballot measure central to his message in his last year in office, and on Wednesday he signed two bills in line with that priority.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has made a large property tax cut ballot measure central to his message in his last year in office, and on Wednesday he signed two bills in line with that priority.