Gov. Ron DeSantis champions Florida's public education, universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
Florida welcomes Success Academy to state
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Thursday morning in Miami. At the event, DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to the Sunshine State. Success Academy will start in Miami, and DeSantis said he believes it will expand throughout the state in the future.
Gov. DeSantis touts school choice as Florida welcomes Success Academy to state
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to Florida.
Florida invests millions in pediatric cancer research
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. The pair announced that the state will invest millions of dollars in pediatric cancer research over the next five years through the Cancer Connect Collaborative.
Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in Florida: Gov. DeSantis to propose 2.63-acre parcel for project
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to propose an item to convey a 2.63-acre parcel in Miami-Dade County adjacent to the Freedom Tower for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library.
Gov. DeSantis, Lt. Gov. Collins speak in Santa Rosa County
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins were two of the many speakers to be featured during the announcement of the opening of Leonardo Helicopters? new facility in Milton on Thursday afternoon.
DeSantis, Collins unveil Benjamin Franklin statue
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins unveiled a new Benjamin Franklin statue on Wednesday in Apalachicola. The statue was unveiled on Constitution Day and Citizenship Day to commemorate the signing of the U.S. Constitution in Philadelphia on Sept. 17, 1787.
Florida Gov. DeSantis, Lt. Gov. Collins unveil Benjamin Franklin statue in Apalachicola
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins unveiled a new Benjamin Franklin statue on Wednesday in Apalachicola. The statue is part of DeSantis' ongoing mission to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence coming in 2026.
DeSantis signs execution warrant for ‘Deacon of Death’ convicted in Hillsborough murders
In what could be Florida’s 14th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of murdering two women in 1996 in Hillsborough County and dumping them in a pond.
Gov. DeSantis discusses push to end vaccine mandates
Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo announced their intent to end all mandates requiring vaccines for children and adults. Florida would be the first state to make such a move. DeSantis answered question from reporters on his push at a press conference on Monday morning in Plant City.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on Second Amendment sales tax holiday
The 2025 Hunting, Fishing, and Camping Season Sales Tax Holiday is underway in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins touted the expanded exemptions, which now include guns and ammunition, at a news conference in Plant City on Monday. The sales tax holiday runs through Dec. 31.
Governor DeSantis touts Florida's Second Amendment sales tax holiday now in effect
Gov. Ron DeSantis ushered in Florida’s newest sales tax holiday on Monday – one that adds guns and ammunition along with recreational supplies.
Florida opens 'Deportation Depot' migrant detention facility inside former prison
Florida opened a second migrant detention facility called "Deportation Depot," which is now accepting detainees, the office of Gov. Ron DeSantis told Fox News on Friday.
Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Florida vaccine mandates: Casey DeSantis, Lt. Gov. speak on MAHA in Orlando
Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on the Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) initiative on Thursday afternoon in Orlando. The event came after Florida officials on Wednesday announced their plans to become the first state to end all vaccine mandates, including for schoolchildren.
Florida pushes to remove vaccine mandates
Florida is aiming to become the first state to cancel all of its vaccine mandates, many of which require children to get jabs against diseases like polio in order to attend public schools. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo made the announcement at a press conference on Wednesday. FOX 35's Amanda Ruiz shares the Florida leaders' plans.
Governor DeSantis announces Florida MAHA Commission, vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level.
FULL | Gov. DeSantis vows to end all vaccine mandates
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida is establishing a Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Commission at the state level. The governor’s announcement came at a news conference in Valrico on Wednesday morning. The initiative mirrors that of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the federal level.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis' CFO plans to run it back
On this Playbook Tuesday with POLITICO Florida, Florida Playbook author Kimberly Leonard joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down Blaise Ingoglia officially launching his campaign for Florida CFO and today's Special Elections for two seats in the State Legislature representing parts of Orange County, as well as the latest on lawsuits against Alligator Alcatraz.
Gov. DeSantis highlights results of SAFE program to fight fentanyl in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Tuesday morning in Orlando to highlight the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) program to fight fentanyl. The two leaders accentuated several recent SAFE-funded investigations that led to the dismantling of drug trafficking operations across the Sunshine State.



















