DeSantis says Florida will fight appeals court ruling in cruise ship case

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday the state likely will ask a full federal appeals court to reimpose a preliminary injunction that would block restrictions on the cruise-ship industry during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Gov. DeSantis announces over $30 million in grants for rural, small Florida communities

Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) and Enterprise Florida Inc. (EFI) have awarded several grants totaling more than $30 million to improve infrastructure, community redevelopment, and job creation in small and rural Florida communities. 

Road to White House: DeSantis tops early 2024 straw poll

DeSantis came out on top of a 2024 straw poll at the Western Conservative Summit, narrowly edging former President Donald Trump, according to organizers of the conference.

Florida governor hosts roundtable discussion in St. Pete on red tide

During a roundtable at the Fish and Wildlife Research Institute in St. Pete, Gov. Ron DeSantis acknowledged that the state's economy is based on its environment, and red tide blooms – like the one in the Bay Area in 2018 – can cause major problems affecting wildlife and tourism.

Gov. DeSantis pushes through pardons for COVID-19 violators

With Gov. Ron DeSantis saying lockdown restrictions and mask mandates meant to stop the spread of COVID-19 did more harm than good, the state clemency board on Wednesday pardoned all Floridians who were arrested or fined for violating local-government requirements about wearing masks or social distancing.

Mediation fails between Florida, CDC over cruise line lawsuit

Governor DeSantis signed a law that imposes a fine of $5,000 for each customer asked to provide proof of vaccination.

DeSantis signs $100B Florida budget after vetoing $1.5B

While pointing to an economic resurgence amid the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday used his line-item veto power to slash $1.5 billion as he signed a record $100 billion budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

Florida governor signs bill banning transgender athletes from female teams

Speaking at a private school in Jacksonville on the first day of Pride Month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a wide-ranging education bill that includes a ban on transgender females participating on girls’ and women’s high-school and college sports teams.

Gov. DeSantis visits grand opening of 'Nick Filet' restaurant

The restaurant features filet mignon sandwiches, surf and turf grilled cheese, lobster rolls, salads, parmesan truffle tots, mac & cheese, and more.

DeSantis vows more than $640 million to combat flooding, sea-level rise

In Tarpon Springs, Governor Ron DeSantis signed bills establishing immediate and multi-year plans to tackle flooding and sea-level rise around the state.

Governor signs bill to upgrade Florida's unemployment system

The bill calls for moving to a cloud-based online system that "provides for rapid provisioning of additional data processing when necessary."

DeSantis signs elections voting bill, legal fight begins

Democrats and voter rights advocates said the partisan move will make it harder for some voters to cast ballots.