Florida spent almost $1 million for two more migrant flights
Florida has paid nearly $1 million to arrange two sets of flights to transport about 100 migrants who entered the country illegally to Delaware and Illinois, according to documents released Friday by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Florida has paid nearly $1 million to arrange two sets of flights to transport about 100 migrants who entered the country illegally to Delaware and Illinois, according to documents released Friday by the Florida Department of Transportation.
Race for Florida governor: DeSantis dominates in campaign cash over Crist
Entering the final weeks of the 2022 campaign, Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a massive financial advantage over Democratic challenger Charlie Crist.
Entering the final weeks of the 2022 campaign, Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a massive financial advantage over Democratic challenger Charlie Crist.
Treasury probing Florida Gov. DeSantis’ migrant flights
The Treasury Department’s internal watchdog is investigating whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis improperly used federal pandemic aid to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard as part of his effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations.”
The Treasury Department’s internal watchdog is investigating whether Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis improperly used federal pandemic aid to fly migrants to Martha’s Vineyard as part of his effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations.”
Florida GOP lawmakers seek shield in congressional redistricting fight
Six lawmakers, including House Speaker Chris Sprowls, and legislative staff members have asked a judge for a protective order that would shield them from testifying in a lawsuit about the constitutionality of a new congressional redistricting plan.
Six lawmakers, including House Speaker Chris Sprowls, and legislative staff members have asked a judge for a protective order that would shield them from testifying in a lawsuit about the constitutionality of a new congressional redistricting plan.
Group suing Gov. DeSantis over migrant flight records
An open-government group Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to force Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to release additional records about a controversial decision last month to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
An open-government group Monday filed a lawsuit seeking to force Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration to release additional records about a controversial decision last month to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.
Seminole Tribe puts another $1M behind Gov. DeSantis
After giving $1 million in August, the Seminole Tribe of Florida last week contributed another $1 million to the Friends of Ron DeSantis political committee, according to a newly filed finance report.
After giving $1 million in August, the Seminole Tribe of Florida last week contributed another $1 million to the Friends of Ron DeSantis political committee, according to a newly filed finance report.
Gov. DeSantis seeks to shield congressional redistricting documents
After pushing a congressional redistricting plan through the Legislature this spring, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is fighting to prevent the release of documents to plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the plan.
After pushing a congressional redistricting plan through the Legislature this spring, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is fighting to prevent the release of documents to plaintiffs in a lawsuit challenging the plan.
Gov. DeSantis has warning for looters in Florida after Ian: 'We are a second amendment state'
As Florida tries to recover from devastating flooding and damage after Hurricane Ian, Governor Ron DeSantis is issuing a warning to those looking to take advantage of the situation by looting homes.
As Florida tries to recover from devastating flooding and damage after Hurricane Ian, Governor Ron DeSantis is issuing a warning to those looking to take advantage of the situation by looting homes.
Tropical Storm Ian: Too soon to issue evacuation orders in Florida due to track's uncertainty
While staging efforts are underway to prepare for the storm’s aftermath, Gov. DeSantis and emergency officials said it remained too soon for issuing evacuation orders because of uncertainty about the track of Tropical Storm Ian, which is expected to rapidly reach hurricane status Sunday.
While staging efforts are underway to prepare for the storm’s aftermath, Gov. DeSantis and emergency officials said it remained too soon for issuing evacuation orders because of uncertainty about the track of Tropical Storm Ian, which is expected to rapidly reach hurricane status Sunday.
Migrants sue Gov. Ron DeSantis over Martha's Vineyard relocation 'scheme'
Venezuelan migrants flown from San Antonio to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard have sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his transportation secretary for engaging in a “fraudulent and discriminatory scheme” to relocate them.
Venezuelan migrants flown from San Antonio to the upscale Massachusetts island of Martha’s Vineyard have sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his transportation secretary for engaging in a “fraudulent and discriminatory scheme” to relocate them.
Migrants DeSantis sent to Martha's Vineyard were 'homeless,' 'hungry' before flight to island: FL officials
DeSantis admin officials say, 'These were homeless people that were in a rough situation and undoubtedly had their circumstance improved.'
DeSantis admin officials say, 'These were homeless people that were in a rough situation and undoubtedly had their circumstance improved.'
Fight over Florida prosecutor suspended by Gov. DeSantis heads to trial
A federal judge on Monday refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren but also rejected the Democrat’s request for a preliminary injunction to block the suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying the public wouldn’t be served by “yo-yoing” prosecutors.
A federal judge on Monday refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren but also rejected the Democrat’s request for a preliminary injunction to block the suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis, saying the public wouldn’t be served by “yo-yoing” prosecutors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says more migrant flights to 'sanctuary' states likely
Two days after sending flights filled with Venezuelan immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects to pay for more flights to transport undocumented immigrants to out-of-state "sanctuary" communities.
Two days after sending flights filled with Venezuelan immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects to pay for more flights to transport undocumented immigrants to out-of-state "sanctuary" communities.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sends two planes of illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking credit for two planes full of migrants that landed at Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is taking credit for two planes full of migrants that landed at Martha's Vineyard on Wednesday.
Student loan forgiveness: DeSantis, Republican governors call on Biden to withdraw plan 'immediately'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has joined twenty-one other Republican governors in calling for President Joe Biden to take back his student loan forgiveness plan that they say will end up costing taxpayers billions of dollars.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has joined twenty-one other Republican governors in calling for President Joe Biden to take back his student loan forgiveness plan that they say will end up costing taxpayers billions of dollars.
Florida governor's race: DeSantis has slight lead over Crist, poll shows
The race for Florida governor is looking to be a close one.
The race for Florida governor is looking to be a close one.
Gov. DeSantis puts his imprint on school board races in Florida
In her 24 years as a school board member in Florida, Marta Perez proposed a Bible study class for students, opposed a measure to boost anti-racism curricula after the killing of George Floyd and spoke out against adopting a textbook that included pictures of contraceptive methods that she considered inappropriate for her 13-year-old granddaughter.
In her 24 years as a school board member in Florida, Marta Perez proposed a Bible study class for students, opposed a measure to boost anti-racism curricula after the killing of George Floyd and spoke out against adopting a textbook that included pictures of contraceptive methods that she considered inappropriate for her 13-year-old granddaughter.
DeSantis criticized by dozens of former judges, prosecutors, police chiefs over Andrew Warren's suspension
Dozens of former police chiefs, prosecutors and judges, including three retired Florida Supreme Court justices, are criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis for his decision to suspend Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren — and warning that allowing the suspension to stand would undermine the justice system.
Dozens of former police chiefs, prosecutors and judges, including three retired Florida Supreme Court justices, are criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis for his decision to suspend Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren — and warning that allowing the suspension to stand would undermine the justice system.
DeSantis announces toll savings program for Florida commuters with SunPass
Those with 40 or more tolls a month will get 20% credit on their accounts each month. Those with 80 or more tolls a month get 25% credit each month.
Those with 40 or more tolls a month will get 20% credit on their accounts each month. Those with 80 or more tolls a month get 25% credit each month.
Judge blocks Florida ‘woke’ law pushed by Gov. DeSantis
A Florida judge on Thursday declared a Florida law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts race-based conversation and analysis in business and education unconstitutional.
A Florida judge on Thursday declared a Florida law championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis that restricts race-based conversation and analysis in business and education unconstitutional.