DeSantis says 'Alligator Alcatraz' is open and operational
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answered questions from reporters on Tuesday in Orlando. DeSantis touched on Florida's immigration detention facility named "Alligator Alcatraz," saying the center is running, and deportations are continuing. A federal court hearing concerning the legal rights of detainees at the immigration facility is set for Thursday.
Gov. DeSantis on crosswalk: 'Where is the Pulse memorial?
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis answered questions from reporters on Tuesday morning in Orlando. DeSantis spoke out against the people who have been repainting the rainbow crosswalk near the Pulse site, saying "you do not have a right to take someone else's property for your messaging purposes." DeSantis also said he's approved funding for the Pulse Memorial and questions where it's gone and why something hasn't been done.
DeSantis highlights results of SAFE program in Orlando
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Tuesday morning in Orlando. During the event, the pair highlight the State Assistance for Fentanyl Eradication (SAFE) program to fight fentanyl. According to state officials, the SAFE program's funding has enabled law enforcement to seize hundreds of pounds of fentanyl and has contributed to a notable decrease in opioid-related deaths in Florida.
Florida CFO issues 16 investigative subpoenas to Orange County employees: Read it
Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia has issued investigative subpoenas to at least 16 Orange County employees, including Orange County Attorney Jeff Newton, related to questions and concerns stemming from an audit by the Florida DOGE team, a spokesperson for Orange County Government confirmed to FOX 35.
Florida CFO issues investigative subpoenas against Orange County government, employees over DEI grants
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia alleged on Wednesday that some Orange County leaders and employees have not been fully cooperative with Florida's DOGE audit team, specifically surrounding grants and programs dealing with Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).
Governor DeSantis touts 'major progress' on Howard Frankland Bridge, I-275 widening projects
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Tuesday about "major progress" on the Tampa Bay area's largest state-funded road projects, including the expansion of the Howard Frankland Bridge along with a stretch of I-275 in Pinellas County.
DeSantis slams California Democrat over claim 'Diary of Anne Frank' banned in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pushed back against claims on Monday that the state banned Anne Frank's famous World War II-era diary, noting it's actually on the state's recommended reading list.
Florida’s small and rural communities to receive more than $38 million in grants, DeSantis says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural communities in the Sunshine State through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program.
DeSantis awards grant money to small Florida communities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced more than $38 million in awards to 19 small and rural communities in the Sunshine State through the Florida Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program. Since 2019, Florida has awarded more than $138 million to over 120 communities through this program.
Florida leaders ask Trump administration for extra House seat; mid-decade redistricting possible
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and some Republican lawmakers are advocating for a new U.S. House seat for the Sunshine State, arguing the state was undercounted in the 2020 Census.
Florida files lawsuits against textbook publishers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce actions being taken against textbook companies that they say have "exploited Florida taxpayers." Uthmeier said his office has filed a lawsuit against McGraw Hill LLC and Savvas Learning Company LLC.
DeSantis talks deadly semi track on Florida Turnpike
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Tuesday morning at Voyager K-8 in St. Cloud. Before he began speaking on his topic for the day, he touched upon Harjinder Singh, who will have a potential extradition hearing on Tuesday afternoon to be brought to Florida to face three vehicular manslaughter charges.
Florida sues textbook publishers for allegedly overcharging schools by millions of dollars
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier joined together Tuesday morning in St. Cloud to announce a lawsuit being filed against two textbook companies that they say have “exploited Florida taxpayers” after overcharging school districts by millions of dollars.
Florida opens Deportation Depot amid legal concerns
Florida's new immigration detention facility Deportation Depot is scheduled to open in North Florida in the next few weeks to expand Florida's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants and allow the Governor Ron DeSantis administration to continue supporting President Donald Trump's illegal immigration enforcement and mass deportation policies. Legal questions surround Deportation Depot and Alligator Alcatraz, the Everglades immigration detention camp in South Florida regarding the state's authority to detain federal immigration detainees and recent changes to the state partnerships with ICE and Border Patrol, as well as blurred lines between whether the immigration detention facilities are the responsibility of state or federal officials. Elizabeth Ricci, immigration attorney and FSU adjunct professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down these legal questions, where the multiple lawsuits against Alligator Alcatraz may end up and that litigation's potential impacts on Deportation Depot and other immigration detention facilities across Florida and the United States.
Top 4 news stories you need to know: August 14, 2025
FOX 35's John Brown and Garrett Wymer break down the top stories of the day, from Florida's Deportation Depot immigration detention facility in North Florida, the state attorney's office deciding not to press charges in the viral arrest of William McNeil in Jacksonville, 3 OUC employees injured in a substation incident in Downtown Orlando and a boat driver sentenced to jail for a Christmas boat parade crash.
DeSantis announces second Florida immigration detention facility 'Deportation Depot'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to expand the state's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants through a new “Deportation Depot."
DeSantis announces plans for Florida immigration detention expansion
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to expand the state's capacity to detain and deport undocumented immigrants through a new "Deportation Depot." DeSantis said he's confident Florida needs additional capacity to host undocumented immigrants in addition to "Alligator Alcatraz" in South Florida. The new "Deportation Depot" will be able to hold more than 1,300 detainees with the same services offered as Alligator Alcatraz.
FULL | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Tampa
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Wednesday morning in Tampa. DeSantis was joined by newly appointed Lt. Gov. Jay Collins. At the event, DeSantis awarded law enforcement recruitment bonuses. The governor touted Florida?s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Governor DeSantis highlights Florida law enforcement recruitment bonuses at Tampa news conference
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted Florida’s recruitment of law enforcement officers from across the country, saying 8,700 bonuses have now been given out through the Florida Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Playbook Tuesday: DeSantis sets up Trump challenger?
Governor Ron DeSantis appointed State Senator Jay Collins, a Republican formerly representing the Tampa Bay area as the next Lieutenant Governor, replacing Jeanette Nunez who left to become the President of FIU (Florida International University.) POLITICO Reporter Gary Fineout joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political ramifications of Collins' appointment and the potential for a head-to-head matchup with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds and prominent attorney John Morgan for Florida Governor in 2026.