Gov. DeSantis signs bills to help Florida's veterans
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed three bills on Friday aimed at helping Florida's veterans.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs legislation to strengthen health and safety protections for firefighters
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a new bill to help enhance the state's commitment to the health and safety of its firefighters.
Who is Christopher Blackmon? Appointed Osceola County sheriff amid Marcos Lopez arrest, suspension
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order on Wednesday removing Osceola County Sheriff Marcos R. Lopez from office after he was arrested on felony charges of racketeering and conspiracy to commit racketeering.
Gov. DeSantis speaks on revising tenure at universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke on Wednesday afternoon at the Florida Education Commissioner's Summit in Miami, Florida. At the event, DeSantis said that higher education has lost its way and spoke out about revising tenures at universities.
DeSantis punches back at Hope Florida controversy, likens 'lawfare' to attacks on Trump and nominees
The office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has punched back at allegations linking the governor and his wife, Casey DeSantis, to $10 million given to the Hope Florida Foundation after the state settled with a government-sponsored healthcare provider.
Governor DeSantis signs anti-squatting bills, focused on commercial properties
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two anti-squatting bills into law Monday in Sarasota.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs laws targeting squatters
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two new bills cracking down on commercial squatters.
Hurricane season begins this weekend without Florida’s usual tax holiday as budget talks stall
Around this time each year, Florida typically launches a Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday, allowing residents to purchase essential supplies tax-free. But this year, the tax break is on hold amid ongoing budget disputes in Tallahassee.
FULL: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks in Fort Myers
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with health care leaders on Thursday morning in Fort Myers. At the event, DeSantis announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death. DeSantis also shared positive opinions on the announcement U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made earlier this week that COVID-19 vaccines are no longer recommended for healthy children and pregnant women.
Florida Gov. DeSantis to veto 'free kill' bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death. The bill being vetoed is HB 6017, which seeks to repeal a 1990 Florida law that restricts who can sue for non-economic damages, such as pain and suffering, in medical malpractice cases when the victim is 25 years or older. Critics of the law refer to it as the "free kill" law.
Gov. DeSantis vows to veto bill on medical malpractice lawsuits
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to veto a bill concerning medical malpractice lawsuits, specifically regarding the recovery of damages for adult children in cases of medical negligence resulting in death.
DeSantis signs 2 bills into Florida law on Wednesday: What we know about each
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to sign three bills into Florida law on Wednesday, including two animal laws that will strengthen penalties for animal cruelty and make it a felony to abandon restrained pets during disasters.
DeSantis signs 2 Florida laws protecting animals from abuse
Governor Ron DeSantis signed two new bills into Florida law aimed at protecting animals from abuse. The laws are named after two dogs: Trooper, who was found abandoned along I-75 during Hurricane Milton, and Dexter, a rescue dog who was tragically decapitated by his adopter.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill, Florida to recognize gold and silver as legal tender starting in 2026
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Tuesday that sets the stage for Florida to recognize gold and silver as legal tender, allowing the precious metals to be used for transactions and certain tax payments beginning July 1, 2026.
Governor Ron and Casey DeSantis ‘double down’ on Hope Florida
Hope Florida has helped more than 30,000 people get off means-tested government assistance, secured jobs for more than 3,000 people and saved the taxpayer more than $100M, according to Governor Ron DeSantis.
