Gov. DeSantis signs 3 education bills that include targeting diversity programs at Florida universities

From New College of Florida – where its Board of Trustees was revamped earlier this year – Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several education reform bills that include prohibiting colleges and universities from spending money on diversity programs.

Gov. DeSantis signs bill impacting school start times

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a bill that will lead to many high-school students having later school start times in the future.

Disney CEO Bob Iger addresses lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'I want to set the record straight'

Bob Iger, who returned to the Walt Disney Company in November, has been working to shore up the entertainment giant's financial footing. He’s also had to contend with trying to protect Disney World’s theme park district from a takeover by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.

Gov. DeSantis signs controversial immigration measure

With a federal change expected to lead to a surge in migrants crossing the country’s southern border, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a controversial bill that targets illegal immigration.

Florida may study use of radioactive waste in building roads

Florida may study whether a radioactive waste byproduct of fertilizer production can be used to help build roads under a bill passed by the Legislature.

DeSantis to sign bill banning gender-affirming care to kids

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign a bill legislators sent him Thursday that would keep doctors from prescribing drugs and performing procedures on minors who are seeking gender-affirming care.

Florida lawmakers back scrapping controversial Disney agreements

Florida lawmakers on Thursday approved a proposal aimed at invalidating controversial development agreements involving Walt Disney World, sending the issue to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has feuded with Disney for the past year.

Immigration changes teed up for DeSantis

As he opened the 2023 legislative session nearly two months ago, Gov. Ron DeSantis targeted illegal immigration.

Central Florida Tourism Oversight District files lawsuit against Disney in ongoing feud

Days after Disney sued Florida’s governor in federal court for what it described as retaliation for opposing the state’s Parents Rights in Education law, members of Disney World’s governing board — made up of Gov. Ron DeSantis appointees — authorized a lawsuit Monday against the entertainment giant.

DeSantis calls Disney lawsuit ‘political,’ without 'merit'

A day after being sued in federal court by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday called the lawsuit “political” and without “merit.”

Ron DeSantis to launch 2024 presidential exploratory committee next month: Report

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to take further steps towards launching a 2024 campaign for the White House next month, according to a Wednesday report by NBC News.

Florida GOP set to remove hurdle to DeSantis White House bid

Florida Republicans are poised to change state law to allow Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president without having to leave office, according to legislation filed Tuesday.

Disney vs. DeSantis: Iconic monorail is latest target in feud

Disney’s iconic monorail system would face periodic state inspections, as Republican lawmakers continue to back Gov. Ron DeSantis in his clash with the entertainment giant.

DeSantis in Japan ahead of expected US presidential bid

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Japan on Monday to meet with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and other officials as part of his four-nation trade mission seen as an attempt by the expected Republican presidential candidate to improve his diplomatic profile.

Trump catapults to top of GOP presidential primary race, overturning DeSantis' 14-point lead: poll

Former President Trump has turned the Republican presidential primary on its head within four months, turning a 14-point deficit to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis into a 13-point lead, in a new Wall Street Journal poll released Friday.