DeSantis says critics of Florida's parental rights bill 'need to get out of their bubble'
GOP governor says Florida has shown 'a commitment to education, not to indoctrination'
GOP governor says Florida has shown 'a commitment to education, not to indoctrination'
Bill aimed at ending Florida Standards Assessments exams heads to governor's desk
Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that would end the Florida Standards Assessments and replace the standardized exams with a "progress monitoring system" that would test students three times a year.
Lawmakers gave final approval Wednesday to a bill that would end the Florida Standards Assessments and replace the standardized exams with a "progress monitoring system" that would test students three times a year.
DeSantis expected to sign bill targeting companies that bring undocumented immigrants to Florida
Delivering on one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top legislative priorities, the Florida House on Wednesday passed an immigration bill targeting transportation companies that bring undocumented immigrants into the state and expanding a 2019 law that sought to ban so-called “sanctuary cities.”
Delivering on one of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top legislative priorities, the Florida House on Wednesday passed an immigration bill targeting transportation companies that bring undocumented immigrants into the state and expanding a 2019 law that sought to ban so-called “sanctuary cities.”
Gov. DeSantis tells masked students at Tampa press conference, ‘Please take those off’
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
As the Florida governor approached the lectern for a press conference in Tampa, there were a few students waiting while wearing masks, but before he spoke he told them, 'Please take those off. Honestly, it’s not doing anything.'
Governor Ron DeSantis opens CPAC 2022 in Orlando
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis served as the daytime headliner Thursday kicking off the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis served as the daytime headliner Thursday kicking off the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference.
Gov. DeSantis insists narrative of Trump rivalry is 'total bunk': He's 'a friend of mine'
According to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republicans, including himself, have the support of former President Trump, and any notion to the contrary can be attributed to media spin.
According to Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, Republicans, including himself, have the support of former President Trump, and any notion to the contrary can be attributed to media spin.
'We're going to fight': DeSantis blasts FDA for halting drugs ineffective on omicron
Asked about DeSantis’ opposition to the FDA decision, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said, “Let’s just take a step back here to realize how crazy this is.”
Asked about DeSantis’ opposition to the FDA decision, White House press secretary Jen Psaki said, “Let’s just take a step back here to realize how crazy this is.”
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis completes final chemotherapy treatment, governor says
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his wife, first lady Casey DeSantis, has just finished her final chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his wife, first lady Casey DeSantis, has just finished her final chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer.
Florida bill could shield whites from ‘discomfort’ of racist past, AP reports
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference last month in which he called critical race theory "crap," and said he would seek legislation that would allow parents to sue schools and employees to sue employers if they were subject to its teachings.
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference last month in which he called critical race theory "crap," and said he would seek legislation that would allow parents to sue schools and employees to sue employers if they were subject to its teachings.
Trump and DeSantis: Fighting words or friendly jabs?
Is the pressure of 2024 already getting to two of the country’s top Republican contenders? Recent reports indicate that former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may be at odds.
Is the pressure of 2024 already getting to two of the country’s top Republican contenders? Recent reports indicate that former President Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis may be at odds.
DeSantis signals support for ban on abortions after 15 weeks in Florida
New legislative proposals that seek to prevent doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy were met with swift opposition Wednesday from Democrats and abortion-rights groups.
New legislative proposals that seek to prevent doctors from performing abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy were met with swift opposition Wednesday from Democrats and abortion-rights groups.
DeSantis touts Florida's 'freedom' from COVID mandates during State of the State speech
DeSantis opened his major address with a subject he has hammered over and over again during the coronavirus pandemic: Florida won’t be a lockdown state and mandates that other states imposed to fight COVID-19 don’t work.
DeSantis opened his major address with a subject he has hammered over and over again during the coronavirus pandemic: Florida won’t be a lockdown state and mandates that other states imposed to fight COVID-19 don’t work.
Florida Legislative Session: Gov. Ron DeSantis lays out 2022 agenda
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing and fall elections looming, Florida lawmakers will start the annual 60-day legislative session Tuesday.
With the COVID-19 pandemic continuing and fall elections looming, Florida lawmakers will start the annual 60-day legislative session Tuesday.
DeSantis downplays U.S. Capitol riot, blasts media for coverage on anniversary of insurrection
Gov. Ron DeSantis downplayed aspects of the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol, adding he didn’t intend to watch “nauseating” one-year anniversary remembrances. “You're going to see the D.C., New York media, I mean, this is their Christmas, Jan. 6, OK, ” DeSantis said. “They are going to take this and milk this for anything they could to try to be able to smear anyone who ever supported Donald Trump.”
Gov. Ron DeSantis downplayed aspects of the Jan. 6, 2021, storming of the U.S. Capitol, adding he didn’t intend to watch “nauseating” one-year anniversary remembrances. “You're going to see the D.C., New York media, I mean, this is their Christmas, Jan. 6, OK, ” DeSantis said. “They are going to take this and milk this for anything they could to try to be able to smear anyone who ever supported Donald Trump.”
DeSantis should take care of Florida, not just family, Mayor Demings says
Last week, Demings criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis for not making any public appearances in response to the surging virus. Florida on Tuesday had a 7-day average of more than 56,000 cases, the highest ever.
Last week, Demings criticized Gov. Ron DeSantis for not making any public appearances in response to the surging virus. Florida on Tuesday had a 7-day average of more than 56,000 cases, the highest ever.
Florida man handcuffed after refusing to leave Gov. DeSantis press conference
"He's an enemy of the people," Frazier told officials. "This is a public building and we're not moving."
"He's an enemy of the people," Frazier told officials. "This is a public building and we're not moving."
DeSantis rips critics of public absence as wife undergoes cancer treatment: 'Chemotherapy is not a vacation'
"When people try to say that that’s a vacation, I think anyone that’s gone through those [cancer] treatments would not agree that chemotherapy is a vacation," he said.
"When people try to say that that’s a vacation, I think anyone that’s gone through those [cancer] treatments would not agree that chemotherapy is a vacation," he said.
DeSantis touts 'freest state' of Florida during appearance at New Years Eve Christian concert in Miami
DeSantis targeted states that closed churches and worship centers amid the pandemic.
DeSantis targeted states that closed churches and worship centers amid the pandemic.
10 things DeSantis wants in Florida's 2022 legislative session
From cryptocurrency to snake hunts to bonuses for officers and teachers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has a full agenda for 2022.
From cryptocurrency to snake hunts to bonuses for officers and teachers, Gov. Ron DeSantis has a full agenda for 2022.
DeSantis says Floridians know he won't 'let anybody lock them down'
'We will not let anyone ruin their businesses,' DeSantis said
'We will not let anyone ruin their businesses,' DeSantis said