'Never Defund Police': DeSantis to give $1,000 to first responders
Governor DeSantis explained that payments will begin going out after the state's budget, which has already passed the legislature, is signed into law.
Governor DeSantis explained that payments will begin going out after the state's budget, which has already passed the legislature, is signed into law.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings slams Gov. DeSantis' executive order ending all COVID-19 rulings
Just last week, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced a three-phase plan for the mask mandate in the county. He said he found Gov. DeSantis' announcement on Monday about ending all COVID-19 rulings in the state confusing and surprising.
Just last week, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced a three-phase plan for the mask mandate in the county. He said he found Gov. DeSantis' announcement on Monday about ending all COVID-19 rulings in the state confusing and surprising.
Report: Suspension of COVID-19 restrictions does not apply to schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local-government coronavirus emergency orders on Monday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local-government coronavirus emergency orders on Monday.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill banning vaccine passports; suspends COVID-19 local emergency orders
From a waterfront restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local-government coronavirus emergency orders on Monday as he signed a bill that makes permanent his ban on COVID-19 vaccine "passports" and limits the authority of cities and counties in future healthcare crises.
From a waterfront restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended all local-government coronavirus emergency orders on Monday as he signed a bill that makes permanent his ban on COVID-19 vaccine "passports" and limits the authority of cities and counties in future healthcare crises.
'We're going to protect our girls": Governor to sign transgender sports bill
The bill would ban transgender females from playing in women's sports.
The bill would ban transgender females from playing in women's sports.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to speak in Pennsylvania amid 2024 presidential run speculation: report
DeSantis is set to address the Allegheny County Republican Party, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
DeSantis is set to address the Allegheny County Republican Party, the Philadelphia Inquirer reported, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Gov. DeSantis signs anti-riot bill imposing harsher criminal penalties on violent protesters
Backed by law enforcement from all over Central Florida at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the governor signed his controversial anti-rioting bill into law on Monday. The measure is meant to stiffen penalties on violent protesters.
Backed by law enforcement from all over Central Florida at the Polk County Sheriff’s Office, the governor signed his controversial anti-rioting bill into law on Monday. The measure is meant to stiffen penalties on violent protesters.
YouTube pulls Florida Gov. DeSantis coronavirus roundtable video
Video included comments contracting CDC COVID-19 guidelines for schools.
Video included comments contracting CDC COVID-19 guidelines for schools.
Florida sues Biden administration, CDC to allow cruises to resume sailings immediately, DeSantis says
Arguing that Florida is at risk of losing billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody on Thursday filed a lawsuit against federal health officials for sidelining the cruise industry.
Arguing that Florida is at risk of losing billions of dollars and tens of thousands of jobs, Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody on Thursday filed a lawsuit against federal health officials for sidelining the cruise industry.
Gov. DeSantis to ask Pres. Biden to continue Trump administration's immigration policies
Governor DeSantis said he will send President Biden a letter asking him to continue policies set in place by the Trump administration.
Governor DeSantis said he will send President Biden a letter asking him to continue policies set in place by the Trump administration.
Gov. DeSantis wants to award $1,000 to teachers and principals
However, the Orange County Teachers Union President is not so enthusiastic about the bonus.
However, the Orange County Teachers Union President is not so enthusiastic about the bonus.
Gov. DeSantis calls on CDC to rescind no-sail order
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships.
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said Wednesday its no-sail order will remain in place until Nov. 1 for cruise ships.
Gov. DeSantis slams Orange County Mayor for lowering vaccine age to 40
“It’s not his decision to make," the governor said on Friday.
“It’s not his decision to make," the governor said on Friday.
'Ron Be Gone': New Florida political group aims to oust Gov. DeSantis in 2022
Democrats in Florida have created a new political group called "Ron Be Gone" that they say is "solely dedicated to taking on Ron DeSantis" and making sure the governor doesn't win re-election in 2022.
Democrats in Florida have created a new political group called "Ron Be Gone" that they say is "solely dedicated to taking on Ron DeSantis" and making sure the governor doesn't win re-election in 2022.
DeSantis on Biden: 'We are not going to let him lockdown Florida'
The governor argued that with vaccines now available and the vast majority of seniors in Florida vaccinated, the idea of a lockdown will not be entertained.
The governor argued that with vaccines now available and the vast majority of seniors in Florida vaccinated, the idea of a lockdown will not be entertained.
Governor: COVID-19 vaccines could be available to everyone in April
The governor made the announcement during a press conference in Lake City on Thursday.
The governor made the announcement during a press conference in Lake City on Thursday.
Gov. DeSantis says vaccine eligibility could be lowered to this age next
Current rules only allow vaccines to be given to those 65 and older with the exception of first responders, school employees or those who are considered 'high-risk.'
Current rules only allow vaccines to be given to those 65 and older with the exception of first responders, school employees or those who are considered 'high-risk.'
Gov. DeSantis faces growing charges of vaccine favoritism
DeSantis pushed back Thursday, saying a local hospital — not the state — was behind the vaccinations in question.
DeSantis pushed back Thursday, saying a local hospital — not the state — was behind the vaccinations in question.
DeSantis: 'In Florida, we will NOT do any vaccine mandates'
"This is your choice."
"This is your choice."
Tom Brady backs Florida first lady Casey DeSantis' initiative to help students through tough times
Days after Florida first lady Casey DeSantis launched a resiliency initiative for students, she's getting a big push from Bucs quarterback Tom Brady and other sports stars.
Days after Florida first lady Casey DeSantis launched a resiliency initiative for students, she's getting a big push from Bucs quarterback Tom Brady and other sports stars.