DeSantis taps doctor, researcher as new surgeon general
Physician and researcher Joseph Ladapo was named Florida surgeon general on Tuesday, calling for being "done with fear" amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more than 51,000 of the state’s residents.
Gov. DeSantis pledges to 'fight like hell' over COVID-19 treatment
"We’re facing a massive, massive cut in monoclonal antibody treatments abruptly. Just after the president said they would have a 50 percent increase, we’re now seeing more than a 50 percent cut for the state of Florida."
Gov. DeSantis announces legislation to eliminate FSA, replace it with 'progress monitoring'
Florida's governor announced steps to abolish Florida Standards Assessments for the students, adding that this school year will the last for the annual tests.
Gov. DeSantis says Florida will make major infrastructure improvements to Tampa Bay area highways
Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature approved $2 billion in improvements to state highways and seaports. During Monday's press conference, DeSantis announced three projects from the Bay Area set to benefit from the funds: the Howard Frankland Bridge, the Westshore interchange, and the downtown Tampa interchange between I-275 and I-4.
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.
'It's nonsense': Gov. DeSantis dismisses talk of presidential run in 2024
"All the speculation about me is purely manufactured," DeSantis said.
Ask for COVID vaccine proof, face a $5,000 fine in Florida
"Promises made, promises kept," DeSantis spokesperson Taryn Fenske said Wednesday.
Judge questions state over controversial protest law
On Monday, Florida's controversial anti-riot law will go before a judge as both sides make their case as to whether the law is constitutional.
DeSantis requests Biden administration stop resettling illegal immigrants in Florida
DeSantis said that 6,254 unaccompanied children have been released in Florida.
Gov. DeSantis orders flags fly at half-staff in honor of fallen Daytona Beach officer
“Officer Raynor will be remembered for his selfless courage to protect the lives of others at the cost of his own,” the Governor’s Office said.
Twitter suspends DeSantis’ press secretary’s account for ‘abusive behavior’
Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on "abusive behavior" after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse.
Gov. DeSantis says vaccine mandate could cause staffing problems
The White House said workers will have to be vaccinated at nursing homes that rely on Medicaid and Medicare funding.
Biden administration backs Florida districts on mask mandates
“I say to these governors: Please help. But if you aren’t going to help, at least get out of the way,” Biden said earlier this month. “The people are trying to do the right thing. Use your power to save lives.”
‘A success story’: Lakewood Elementary teachers in St. Pete first to receive $1,000 bonuses
After going from an "F" school to an "A" school, the teachers of Lakewood Elementary in St. Pete were among the first in Florida to receive their $1,000 bonus.
Gov. DeSantis goes to appeals court over 'vaccine passport' fight
Attorneys filed a notice of appeal after a judge cleared the way for Norwegian to require passengers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.
Surfside first responders among first to receive $1,000 bonuses in Florida
Back in March, discussions began to include $1,000 bonuses to Florida’s first responders in the state budget. This week, some of those checks were hand-delivered to them.
'Governor who?' Biden mocks Florida governor as feud over COVID continues
The two have been engaged in a war of words for several weeks.
'I am standing in your way': DeSantis fires back after Biden criticizes Florida governor's pandemic response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at President Joe Biden, one day after the president criticized the Republican governor for his handling of the pandemic as the Sunshine State sees a record spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Biden's message to DeSantis on COVID mask opposition: 'Get out of the way'
DeSantis said he expects hospitalizations to drop in the next couple of weeks, asserting that the spike is seasonal as Floridians spend more time together indoors to escape the summer heat and humidity.
Gov. DeSantis says media is creating 'hysteria' around COVID hospitalizations
"We are not shutting down," DeSantis said. "We are going to have schools open. We are protecting every Floridian’s job in this state."