Florida state of the state: DeSantis touts COVID-19 decisions

Gov. Ron DeSantis formally launched the 2021 legislative session Tuesday with a State of the State address that touted the state’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and touched on hot-button issues that lawmakers will face over the next 60 days.

Confusion over requirements for medically vulnerable to get vaccine

The executive order calls for eligibility criteria established in a form, but that document doesn't appear to be available yet.

Gov. DeSantis ranks 2nd to Trump in CPAC straw poll for 2024 race

DeSantis spoke at the conference on Friday, boasting that Florida was an "oasis of freedom" compared to other states with more COVID-19 restrictions. 

FOX 35 goes one-on-one with Lt. Gov. Nuñez on vaccine roll out

Seniors still struggling to get the vaccine and the next group on the priority list -- those are just some of the topics FOX 35 News covered in a one-on-one interview with Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez.

Flags in Florida won't be lowered statewide for Rush Limbaugh

Flags are typically lowered to honor prominent government officials, as well as law enforcement officers and members of the military killed in the line of duty. DeSantis has said Limbaugh’s stature justified the honor.

Rep. Charlie Crist calls for DOJ investigation into DeSantis’ vaccine distribution

Florida's former governor is calling for an investigation into the current governor after a vaccination site opened in Lakewood Ranch last week was criticized by community leaders.

Florida to lower flags for Limbaugh, governor says

Florida will lower flags to half-staff after funeral plans are set for conservative media icon Rush Limbaugh, a Palm Beach resident who died Wednesday after a battle with cancer, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday.

Gov. DeSantis, House Speaker Sprowls continue targeting big tech

Gov. Ron DeSantis and House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor, continued their push against big technology companies Monday, introducing legislation focused on data privacy and security.

DeSantis 2024? Gaetz hints at presidential run for Florida's governor

Could Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis run for president in 2024? That's what Rep. Matt Gaetz hinted at during a Fox News appearance over the weekend.

Governor DeSantis responds to maskless Super Bowl photo

"Someone said, 'Hey, you were at the Super Bowl without a mask' ... but how the hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on? Come on. I had to watch the Bucs win," the Florida governor said.

Gov. Ron DeSantis declares Feb. 6 'Ronald Reagan Day' in Florida

Reagan, who was the 40th president of the United States, was born on Feb. 6, 1911 in Illinois. He served two terms as president from 1981 to 1989. 

Gov. DeSantis vows to 'act very quickly' if disorderly protests erupt

"I don’t know that I’ve gotten anything specific for it, but that would not be advisable for people to want to do that in the state of Florida."