DeSantis announces Commission for Public Higher Education
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students. The commission will include six public university systems that will focus on academic excellence, student outcomes, process efficiency and the pursuit of quality assurance for public post-secondary education.

FULL | Gov. DeSantis speaks in Boca Raton at FAU
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday morning in Boca Raton. At the event, Ron DeSantis announced a new higher education accreditor for the Sunshine State called the Commission for Public Higher Education. DeSantis says the new accreditor will ensure that colleges and universities meet and maintain academic quality and operational excellence on behalf of their students.

DeSantis reveals plans for second ICE detention center in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed for the first time on Wednesday that his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding—Florida’s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville. 

Alligator Alcatraz: Ron DeSantis wants to build 2nd one
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Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the federal immigration facility being built in the Florida Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz.' He also mentioned the possibility of standing up a second immigration detention facility at a National Guard training site in northern Florida.

Gov. DeSantis signs mental health and addiction bills
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed new legislation on Wednesday to promote mental health and addiction recovery. State Bill 1620 amends various sections of Florida Statutes to enhance mental health and substance-use disorder services, focusing on improving assessment and treatment standards. State Bill 168 focuses on the Tristin Murphy Act, which creates model processes for diverting defendants to mental health treatment.

Gov. DeSantis speaks on 'Alligator Alcatraz'
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference on Thursday in Tampa. At the end of the event, DeSantis took questions and was asked about "Alligator Alcatraz." The state is using emergency powers to take over a remote, 30-square-mile site in the Everglades to build what some are calling Alligator Alcatraz. The state said the site will hold up to 5,000 immigration detainees and will operate under the current state of emergency. Construction is already underway.

DeSantis signs law extending condo safety inspection deadline

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill Monday that modifies key provisions of the condominium safety laws enacted after the 2021 Surfside building collapse that killed 98 people.

Gov. DeSantis welcomes Americans evacuated from Israel at Tampa airport

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a news conference in the early hours of Friday morning to speak on the Americans evacuated from Israel amid the rising conflict with Iran.

Gov. DeSantis speaks on Americans evacuated from Israel
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The first of several flights chartered by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to rescue Americans in Israel landed Thursday morning at the Tampa International Airport. The rescues come as the country?s conflict with Iran intensifies. DeSantis hosted a press conference after greeting a flight arriving from Israel in the early hours of Friday morning in Tampa.

Orlando to Paris direct flights returning after nearly a decade, Gov. DeSantis says

Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the return of direct flights between Orlando and Paris as part of his mission to further strengthen Florida’s position as a global leader in international travel and aerospace innovation.

Strengthening Florida's aerospace and transportation industries: DeSantis signs new legislation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two new pieces of legislation to help further solidify the state's position as a global leader in aerospace, transportation and advanced mobility innovation.

Gov. DeSantis slams anti-ICE protests
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Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at a Florida Cabinet meeting on Tuesday to honor first responders. During his remarks, DeSantis also touched on his push to eliminate property taxes and ended by slamming the anti-ICE protects taking place around the country.

Governor DeSantis touts Florida job growth as manufacturer announces new facility

Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting job growth in Florida, speaking at an event on Monday announcing a new manufacturing facility in the northern part of the state.