Orange County judge to weigh Disney, Tourism Oversight District dispute

An Orange County circuit judge this week will hear arguments on a request by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts to toss out a lawsuit filed by a revamped special district amid a feud between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the entertainment giant.

Some out-of-state IDs no longer valid in Florida

Florida listed some out of state ID's that are now invalid in the state now that a new immigration law is in effect.

Florida releases list of invalid out-of-state licenses under new immigration law

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday a list of out-of-state licenses that are deemed invalid in the Sunshine state for undocumented immigrants due to Senate Bill 1718.

DeSantis administration appealing a federal judge’s ruling on 'drag queen' law

Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is appealing a federal judge’s ruling that blocked a new law aimed at prohibiting children from attending drag shows — and is seeking to carry out the law while the appeal is pending.

These are the new Florida laws that start July 1

More than 200 laws, spanning topics from TikTok bans and concealed carry to amusement rides and transgender bathroom access, will go into effect in Florida on Saturday. 

DeSantis, Central Florida special district target Disney lawsuit

Gov. Ron DeSantis and a revamped Central Florida special district sought Monday to scuttle a federal lawsuit in which Walt Disney Parks and Resorts contends its constitutional rights have been violated amid a long-running feud with DeSantis.

Florida court won't reinstate prosecutor removed by DeSantis for refusal to prosecute abortion cases

The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday refused to reinstate a Florida prosecutor who was removed by Gov. Ron DeSantis after making comments opposing prosecutions for abortions or gender-affirming health care.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."

Stalled contract jeopardizes relations between new Disney governing body and firefighters

After appointees of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took over Walt Disney World’s governing district earlier this year, its firefighters were among the few employees who publicly welcomed them with open arms.

DeSantis defends flying migrants to California as he meets with sheriffs near border

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday defended his state’s decision to fly migrants from the U.S.-Mexico border to California, arguing that the state had essentially invited the migrants with its welcoming policies toward immigrants.

Florida drivers beware: Illegally passing a school bus could cost you under new law

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new bill that would allow Florida school districts to install exterior cameras on school buses to nab drivers who illegally pass them while displaying a stop sign.

Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost slams Ron DeSantis on stage with Paramore

Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost – the first person from Gen. Z elected to Congress – performed last week with Paramore at her D.C. concert and while on stage, slammed Florida Gov. and presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.

DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa, vows to ‘fight back’ against Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis stepped into Iowa on Tuesday for the first time as a Republican presidential candidate and stepped up to Donald Trump, vowing to “fight back” against the former president as the GOP’s 2024 campaign enters a new phase.

DeSantis kicks off presidential campaign in Iowa as he steps up criticism of Trump

Ron DeSantis plans to kick off his presidential campaign in Iowa on Tuesday, the start of a busy week that will take him to 12 cities in three states as he tests his pitch as the most formidable Republican challenger to former President Donald Trump.

DeSantis inspires push to make book bans in Republican-controlled states easier

As he vies for the Republican presidential nomination, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting a series of measures he has pushed that have led to an upswing in banned or restricted books — not just in Florida schools but in an increasing number of other conservative states.

DeSantis pushes past embarrassing campaign start, raises $8.2M ahead of early state blitz

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday sought to push past an embarrassing beginning to his presidential campaign, outlining an aggressive travel schedule as his allies insisted they remain well-funded and well-positioned for a long Republican primary fight ahead.