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.

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.

DeSantis adds fuel to critical race theory fight with legislation that would allow parents to sue schools

Continuing his administration’s campaign against critical race theory, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday teased legislation that he said would, in part, allow parents to sue schools that teach the theory.

Gov. Ron DeSantis introduces the 'Stop W.O.K.E Act'

The bill creates a law to back up the state board of education's ban on teaching "critical race theory" in Florida schools.

Florida Democrats plot for 2022 as GOP voting numbers grow

In Florida, for the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. Gov. Ron DeSantis is heading into a reelection campaign buoyed by a national profile and a cash reserve unmatched by any Democratic challenger.

Governor DeSantis pitches $99.7 billion budget

"This is a huge, huge budget. This is a huge deal," DeSantis said during a news conference at the Capitol. "This is something that is going to have very positive effects. We are doing that while remaining the lowest per-capita tax burden in the country."

DeSantis pitches plan to re-establish Florida State Guard

Gov. Ron DeSantis outlined plans Thursday to ask lawmakers to increase funding for the Florida National Guard, as he seeks to expand the number of armories and re-establish a civilian volunteer force that would be directly under his control. 

Gov. Ron DeSantis pitches pay increase for law enforcement officers

DeSantis said the budget he will propose next week for the 2022 legislative session will include $73 million to increase pay for officers at several agencies.

Florida reports lowest daily coronavirus cases per capita in nation

Florida is reporting the lowest amount of coronavirus cases per capita in the nation after Gov. Ron DeSantis was widely criticized by media outlets for his handling of the virus. 

New Florida law weakens vaccine mandates by letting workers prove immunity through prior infection

The new Florida law forces private businesses to let workers opt out of COVID-19 mandates if they can prove immunity through a prior infection. However, the CDC says unvaccinated people who had been infected months earlier are five times more likely to get infected again than fully vaccinated people who didn't have a prior infection.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for $1 billion in gas tax relief

The Governor proposed that Florida lawmakers discuss dropping the gas tax, bringing in over $1 billion in relief, during the next legislative session.

Weeki Wachee Springs to receive $13 million from state to manage water quality

Florida's governor chose one of the state's oldest roadside attractions – right in Hernando County – to announce a statewide initiative to improve water quality.