Casey DeSantis, wife of Florida governor, diagnosed with breast cancer

"I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer," Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement shared first with Fox News on Monday.

Gov. DeSantis says he is running for reelection in 2022 -- not for president

When asked if he is considering running for president in 2024, DeSantis responded, "I'm not considering anything beyond doing my job... that is way down the road, it is not anything that I'm planning for."

DeSantis taps doctor, researcher as new surgeon general

Physician and researcher Joseph Ladapo was named Florida surgeon general on Tuesday, calling for being "done with fear" amid the COVID-19 pandemic that has killed more than 51,000 of the state’s residents.

Gov. DeSantis pledges to 'fight like hell' over COVID-19 treatment

"We’re facing a massive, massive cut in monoclonal antibody treatments abruptly. Just after the president said they would have a 50 percent increase, we’re now seeing more than a 50 percent cut for the state of Florida."

Gov. DeSantis says Florida will make major infrastructure improvements to Tampa Bay area highways

Earlier this year, the Florida Legislature approved $2 billion in improvements to state highways and seaports. During Monday's press conference, DeSantis announced three projects from the Bay Area set to benefit from the funds: the Howard Frankland Bridge, the Westshore interchange, and the downtown Tampa interchange between I-275 and I-4.

DeSantis: Florida cities, counties that require employees get vaccinated will be fined

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that any city or county that requires its employees to be vaccinated against COVID-19 will be fined $5,000 per infraction.

Judge questions state over controversial protest law

On Monday, Florida's controversial anti-riot law will go before a judge as both sides make their case as to whether the law is constitutional.

Twitter suspends DeSantis’ press secretary’s account for ‘abusive behavior’

Twitter suspended the account of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary for violating rules on "abusive behavior" after The Associated Press said her conduct led to a reporter receiving threats and other online abuse.

Gov. DeSantis says vaccine mandate could cause staffing problems

The White House said workers will have to be vaccinated at nursing homes that rely on Medicaid and Medicare funding.

Biden administration backs Florida districts on mask mandates

“I say to these governors: Please help. But if you aren’t going to help, at least get out of the way,” Biden said earlier this month. “The people are trying to do the right thing. Use your power to save lives.”

Gov. DeSantis goes to appeals court over 'vaccine passport' fight

Attorneys filed a notice of appeal after a judge cleared the way for Norwegian to require passengers to show proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

Surfside first responders among first to receive $1,000 bonuses in Florida

Back in March, discussions began to include $1,000 bonuses to Florida’s first responders in the state budget. This week, some of those checks were hand-delivered to them.