'I am standing in your way': DeSantis fires back after Biden criticizes Florida governor's pandemic response
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at President Joe Biden, one day after the president criticized the Republican governor for his handling of the pandemic as the Sunshine State sees a record spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at President Joe Biden, one day after the president criticized the Republican governor for his handling of the pandemic as the Sunshine State sees a record spike in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations.
Biden's message to DeSantis on COVID mask opposition: 'Get out of the way'
DeSantis said he expects hospitalizations to drop in the next couple of weeks, asserting that the spike is seasonal as Floridians spend more time together indoors to escape the summer heat and humidity.
DeSantis said he expects hospitalizations to drop in the next couple of weeks, asserting that the spike is seasonal as Floridians spend more time together indoors to escape the summer heat and humidity.
Gov. DeSantis says media is creating 'hysteria' around COVID hospitalizations
"We are not shutting down," DeSantis said. "We are going to have schools open. We are protecting every Floridian’s job in this state."
"We are not shutting down," DeSantis said. "We are going to have schools open. We are protecting every Floridian’s job in this state."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis mocks CDC's mask recommendations
“Did you not get the CDC’s memo?” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joked Wednesday before an almost entirely unmasked audience of activists and lawmakers in Utah. “I don’t see you guys complying.”
“Did you not get the CDC’s memo?” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis joked Wednesday before an almost entirely unmasked audience of activists and lawmakers in Utah. “I don’t see you guys complying.”
DeSantis: 'If anyone is calling for lockdowns, you're not getting that done in Florida'
DeSantis added that people need to make decisions that are right for them and calls it ‘totally unacceptable' for the government to come in and lock states down.
DeSantis added that people need to make decisions that are right for them and calls it ‘totally unacceptable' for the government to come in and lock states down.
DeSantis says migrants heading straight from Texas to Florida
Florida governor says officers in Texas told him almost 70% of those they interdict are on their way to his state.
Florida governor says officers in Texas told him almost 70% of those they interdict are on their way to his state.
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.
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.
'It's dangerous': DeSantis tells protesters to stop shutting down roads
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke in Miami about the ongoing unrest in Cuba and its effect on Florida.
On Thursday, Governor Ron DeSantis spoke in Miami about the ongoing unrest in Cuba and its effect on Florida.
Gov. DeSantis calls for Pres. Biden to provide Cuba with internet
Internet in the communist country was reportedly shut off to suppress recent protests and dissent.
Internet in the communist country was reportedly shut off to suppress recent protests and dissent.
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.
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.
Florida will require schools to teach civics and 'evils of communism'
DeSantis will require high school students to learn 'evils of communism'
DeSantis will require high school students to learn 'evils of communism'
Gov. DeSantis highlights $12 million increase in funds to fight Alzheimer's and dementia
Governor Ron DeSantis touted the $12 million in additional funding in the new state budget for issues related to Alzheimer’s and dementia on Monday.
Governor Ron DeSantis touted the $12 million in additional funding in the new state budget for issues related to Alzheimer’s and dementia on Monday.
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.
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.
DeSantis' viral tweet shows off 3-year-old son's golf skills: 'He's got a great future'
DeSantis and his wife Casey have three kids, Madison, Mason, and Mamie.
DeSantis and his wife Casey have three kids, Madison, Mason, and Mamie.
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.
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.
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.
Governor orders flags flown at half-staff, declares June 12 Pulse Remembrance Day
“Florida honors the memories of those who were murdered on one of the darkest days in Florida’s history,” DeSantis tweeted on Saturday.
“Florida honors the memories of those who were murdered on one of the darkest days in Florida’s history,” DeSantis tweeted on Saturday.
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.
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.
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.
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.