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.
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DeSantis signs death warrant for man who killed woman he met in Florida bar 44 years ago
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Dennis Michael Sochor, a 74-year-old man convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year’s celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a death warrant Wednesday for Dennis Michael Sochor, a 74-year-old man convicted of strangling an 18-year-old woman he met at a New Year’s celebration in a Broward County bar 44 years ago.
Fla. Republican calls out DeSantis' property tax cuts
Jeff Brandes, President of the Florida Policy Project and former Republican State Senator joins FOX 35 via Zoom to analyze Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to cut property taxes, which Brandes calls 'throwing a grenade into the state constitution and seeing if it goes off.'
Jeff Brandes, President of the Florida Policy Project and former Republican State Senator joins FOX 35 via Zoom to analyze Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to cut property taxes, which Brandes calls 'throwing a grenade into the state constitution and seeing if it goes off.'
'Alligator Alcatraz' closing 'We had no where else to put these people,' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
DeSantis defends Everglades detention facility, says state expects full federal reimbursement
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday defended Florida's controversial migrant detention facility in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," arguing it was created out of necessity to support federal immigration enforcement efforts and insisting the state expects to be fully reimbursed for associated costs.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday defended Florida's controversial migrant detention facility in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," arguing it was created out of necessity to support federal immigration enforcement efforts and insisting the state expects to be fully reimbursed for associated costs.
'Alligator Alcatraz' closing 'We had no where else to put these people,' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
'Alligator Alcatraz' closing? 'We had no where else to put these people,' Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said "Alligator Alcatraz" was established "out of necessity" because DHS didn't have room to hold detained undocumented immigrants. As for the status of the facility, DeSantis maintained the detention center is temporary and will change when DHS can handle "this on their own."
Florida property tax relief: DeSantis calls special legislative session
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he is calling state lawmakers into a special legislative session starting Monday to consider a major reduction in property taxes.
DeSantis' property tax proposal brings more questions
Rep. Dr. Anna Eskamani, a Democrat representing Orlando in the Florida House of Representatives joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to respond to Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to eliminate and cut property taxes in Florida, which she says left her with more questions as to how essential services like fire, law enforcement and schools will stay operational.
Rep. Dr. Anna Eskamani, a Democrat representing Orlando in the Florida House of Representatives joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to respond to Governor Ron DeSantis' proposal to eliminate and cut property taxes in Florida, which she says left her with more questions as to how essential services like fire, law enforcement and schools will stay operational.
Watch: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on saving high school sports, South Atlantic red snapper freeze
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | During a May 22 press conference in Jacksonville, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on saving high school sports and addressed questions about a federal judge's decision to freeze permits allowing fishermen to catch red snapper for 39 days.
FULL PRESS CONFERENCE | During a May 22 press conference in Jacksonville, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on saving high school sports and addressed questions about a federal judge's decision to freeze permits allowing fishermen to catch red snapper for 39 days.
FULL | Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks on South Atlantic red snapper fishing freeze
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on a federal judge's decision to freeze the exempted fishing permits which allowed fishermen to catch red snapper starting on May 22. Complaints alleged the permits would cause overfishing, to which DeSantis disagreed, saying, " I have people who tell me … you've got to get through all the snapper to find the other fish because you catch so many snapper.”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on a federal judge's decision to freeze the exempted fishing permits which allowed fishermen to catch red snapper starting on May 22. Complaints alleged the permits would cause overfishing, to which DeSantis disagreed, saying, " I have people who tell me … you've got to get through all the snapper to find the other fish because you catch so many snapper.”
Federal judge freezes South Atlantic red snapper exempted fishing permits before Memorial Day weekend
On May 21, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction freezing exempted fishing permits which allowed fishermen to catch red snapper. As a result, NOAA Fisheries temporarily stalled the permits and the FWC rescinded EO-26-11.
On May 21, a federal judge granted a preliminary injunction freezing exempted fishing permits which allowed fishermen to catch red snapper. As a result, NOAA Fisheries temporarily stalled the permits and the FWC rescinded EO-26-11.