DeSantis says he is one of only three 'credible' 2024 options, chances for Trump 'not great': report

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that he is one of only three "credible" options in contention for the White House in 2024, and that former President Trump's chances at winning were "not great," according to a report by The New York Times.

DeSantis rejects 'pronoun olympics' in signing bill that expands sexual orientation, gender identity law

Saying Florida will "let the kids be kids," Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill that expands a controversial 2022 law restricting instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

Florida sending National Guard troops, officers to Texas border

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said Florida “stands ready" and will send Florida National Guard troops and law-enforcement officers to Texas to help with border control as he nears an expected announcement of a White House bid.

DeSantis criticizes Trump for implying Florida abortion ban is ‘too harsh’

Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized Donald Trump on Tuesday for implying Florida’s new six-week abortion ban is “too harsh,” stepping up his attacks on the former president as he prepares to challenge him for the 2024 Republican nomination.

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.