Florida Republicans push vaccine exemptions, school mask lawsuits

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans debuted a sweeping set of proposals to combat COVID safety precautions in the state, outlining measures that would let workers opt out of vaccine mandates, allow parents to sue schools with masking requirements, and withdraw Florida from OSHA oversight.

DeSantis says Florida will not have state-run vaccination sites for children

Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida will not host state-run COVID-19 vaccine sites for children now that kids ages 5-11 are able to get vaccinated.

DeSantis takes aim at elections -- again

Despite glowing reviews for the way Florida runs them, Governor Ron DeSantis is urging state lawmakers to take an extra step to ensure the security of elections. He wants them to create a state office dedicated solely to investigating election crimes. 

Florida's DeSantis dubs Biden admin the 'Brandon administration'

Cheers and chants of "Let's go, Brandon" erupted after DeSantis made the joke while speaking at an election integrity press conference in Palm Beach Wednesday morning.

WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis speaks at Florida Air Museum

Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to speak at the Florida Air Museum on Thursday. He is expected to begin speaking at 10 a.m.

DeSantis denies report that Florida is recruiting unvaccinated police officers

Governor Ron DeSantis wants police officers from northern cities to fill vacancies in Florida departments. And, he says, their COVID-19 vaccination status doesn’t matter. 

Brian Laundrie found: Gov. DeSantis 'committed to doing whatever he can to help prevent domestic violence'

Following the FBI's confirmation that Brian Laundrie's remains were found in a nature reserve near his home, Gov. Ron DeSantis' office said he is committed to helping victims of domestic violence.

Gov. DeSantis calling special session to ban vaccine mandates for workers

DeSantis is aiming to pass laws that would ban local governments, agencies and businesses from mandating COVID-19 vaccines for their workers.

DeSantis touts Florida ports amid supply chain delays

With the White House saying incremental progress has been made in alleviating the bottleneck in the global supply chain, Gov. Ron DeSantis took another swipe Tuesday at the Biden administration as he pitched using Florida ports for cargo ships logjammed in California.

DeSantis threatens to sue Biden administration over vaccine mandate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday threatened to sue the Biden administration over an anticipated coronavirus vaccine mandate.

DeSantis addresses wife's breast cancer battle: 'She fights, she's tough'

"I got faith in the big guy upstairs and I got faith in her," Gov. DeSantis said when asked about his wife Casey DeSantis' recent breast cancer diagnosis. "Her view is, 'Better me than somebody who may not be able to deal with it.' That's just kind of her spirit...That's why I love her."

First lady resigns from children's cabinet following cancer diagnosis

First Lady Casey DeSantis has stepped down as chairwoman of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet, four days after it was announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the governor’s office said Friday. 

Gov. DeSantis pushes back against feds on effort to curb threats to educators

The National School Boards Association, which represents school board members, recently asked President Joe Biden to help investigate threats against educators, attributing the rise to mask mandates intended to slow the spread of COVID-19.