Florida 2022 congressional redistricting sparks constitutional standoff

When Florida voters in 2010 passed a constitutional amendment setting rules for congressional redistricting, they barred drawing districts that would “diminish” the ability of minorities to “elect representatives of their choice.”

Bill signed to improve water-quality standards in troubled Indian River Lagoon

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a bill that includes steps to improve the Indian River Lagoon, where poor water quality has contributed to problems such as numerous manatee deaths in recent years.

Florida medical boards to revisit transgender care following passage of new law

Carrying out a new law, a joint panel of the Florida Board of Medicine and the Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine is slated next week to discuss rules about treatments for transgender minors and adults.

Governor & candidate: Can DeSantis do it?
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Florida governor and now running a presidential campaign, Ron DeSantis will be busy over the next several months. How will he be able to do both? Kelly Smith, assistant professor of political science at Stetson University, tells FOX 35 that it's not unheard of -- and other elected officials have done it before -- but, DeSantis will be busy.

Disney opposes disqualification of judge overseeing lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis

The judge overseeing Walt Disney Parks and Resorts’ lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis and his appointees shouldn’t leave the case, the entertainment giant argued in a document filed Thursday.

Ron DeSantis Twitter Spaces chat with Elon Musk: What is it, and how does it work?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis confirmed he was joining the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday by filing documents with the Federal Election Commission and releasing his first presidential campaign ad. 

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially joins 2024 presidential race

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis entered the 2024 presidential race on Wednesday, stepping into a crowded Republican primary contest that will test both his national appeal as a cultural conservative firebrand and the GOP's willingness to move on from former President Donald Trump.

Largest US gay rights group issues Florida travel advisory for alleged anti-LGBTQ+ laws

The largest LGBTQ+ rights organization in the U.S. joined other civil rights organizations Tuesday in issuing a travel advisory for Florida, warning that newly passed laws and policies may pose risks to minorities, immigrants and gay travelers.

'Taking a hit on the business': Owners of Hamburger Mary's Orlando restaurant challenging new drag show law

Less than a week after Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that some believe targets drag shows, the owner of a popular Orlando restaurant has filed a federal lawsuit against the governor and the State of Florida, claiming the new law is a violation of the First Amendment.

DeSantis launching presidential run on Twitter
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Florida Governor Ron DeSantis will reportedly announce his presidential run Wednesday night in a conversation with CEO Elon Musk on Twitter.

Restauranteur sues DeSantis over drag show law
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The owner of Hamburger Mary's in downtown Orlando has filed a civil rights lawsuit against the State of Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis over a recent law that bans children from drag shows.

DeSantis vows to protect faith, family at National Religious Broadcasters event: 'Put on full armor of God'

Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to continue taking on woke agendas, make pro-family decisions, and support Americans’ right to practice their faith during a speech at the National Religious Broadcasters (NRB) International Christian Media Convention in Orlando, Florida.

Could NAACP travel advisory to Florida impact state tourism?

The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) issued a pointed travel advisory over the weekend, referring to recent policies and laws signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as an “all-out attack on Black Americans."

NAACP issues travel advisory to FL visitors
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The National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) issued a pointed travel advisory over the weekend, referring to recent policies and laws signed by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as an ?all-out attack on Black Americans.? DeSantis' Office said it was "nothing more than a stunt."

NAACP issues travel advisory for those traveling to Florida in light of DeSantis' 'restrictive' policies

On the day Florida Governor Ron DeSantis returned to his home state after traveling to New Hampshire, the NAACP issued a travel advisory for those choosing to travel to the Sunshine state — citing laws that the organization said restrict diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

Parents of transgender kids seek to block DeSantis ban on gender-affirming care for minors

The parents of three transgender children in Florida are trying to get a federal judge to block a new law that bans gender-affirming care for minors, a signature policy of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as he nears his presidential campaign.

Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin fuels presidential buzz with new ad

There’s now more political speculation over the possible White House ambitions of Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin.