DeSantis declares state of emergency after torrential rain leaves South Florida roads underwater
Heavy rainfall across South Florida has left streets underwater and cars abandoned, prompting Governor Ron DeSantis to declare a state of emergency for Broward, Collier, Lee, Miami-Dade, and Sarasota counties.
Florida law blocking treatment for transgender children thrown out by a federal judge
A federal judge on Tuesday struck down a 2023 Florida law that blocked gender-affirming care for transgender minors and severely restricted such treatment for adults, calling the statute unconstitutional.
State upholds Worrell's suspension
The Florida Supreme Court has upheld Worrell's suspension after Governor Ron DeSantis removed her from office in August 2023.
Florida Supreme Court denies former State Attorney Monique Worrell's petition against Gov. DeSantis
The Florida Supreme Court denied Monique Worrell's petition against Governor Ron DeSantis following her suspension in 2023.
Florida's Disaster Preparedness Sales Tax Holiday: These items will be tax-free starting June 1
From June 1st through the 14th, consumers can purchase qualifying disaster preparedness supplies tax-free.
Florida state park admission is free during Memorial Day weekend
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that admission to Florida state parks will be free during Memorial Day weekend to kick off the summer for Florida families.
Ron DeSantis plans to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas: sources
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for former President Donald Trump in the coming weeks, putting into action the commitment he made at a meeting with Trump last month to help his former rival for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, according to two people familiar with the matter.
Series of tax-free holidays coming to Florida families ahead of hurricane season
Lawmakers included a series of sales-tax holidays in the package, including two periods when shoppers will be able to stock up on hurricane supplies without paying sales taxes.
DeSantis slams Air Force plan to transfer Florida squadron to Space Force
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday objected to a proposal by the U.S. Air Force that would transfer a Florida Air National Guard squadron to the U.S. Space Force.
Gov. DeSantis announces Freedom Sales Tax Holiday: 'We want people to get outside'
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is reinstituting the Freedom Sales Tax Holiday Initiative during a press conference in Tampa on Tuesday.
DeSantis signs 28 new bills about AI in political ads, jury duty for new moms & vape product regulation
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence, a bill about regulation of vape products, and legislation allowing new moms to be excused from jury duty.
DeSantis signs bill requiring communism history be taught in Florida public schools
Flanked by veterans who served in the Bay of Pigs invasion, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a measure that will lead to the history of communism being taught in grades as low as kindergarten.
DeSantis signs bill allowing chaplains, patriotic organizations in Florida public schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at Tohopekaliga High School in Osceola County on Thursday where he signed two new bills regarding religious services and patriotic organization in schools, and shared an update about funding for mental health services in schools.
Gov. DeSantis signs 2 bills aimed at helping students struggling with mental health
Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at Tohopekaliga High School on Thursday and signed two new bills that he hopes will help students struggling with mental health.
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis to seek reelection
Changing course, a Democratic Florida prosecutor suspended from office by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday he will seek reelection while a court battle continues over his 2022 removal from the post.
DeSantis signs bill requiring communism education courses in Florida public schools
Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Wednesday strengthening the education standards for teaching about communism in Florida public schools.
DeSantis signs bill banning the requirement of heat and water breaks for outdoor workers
Florida is seeing two more recent instances of state government under Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis limiting the powers of local government with newly-signed bills that deal with worker safety and police oversight.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting what a citizens' review board can give input on
Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 601 into law Friday, preventing citizens’ police review boards from investigating law enforcement.
Gov. DeSantis signs HB 601 into law
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 601 into law on Friday, preventing citizens’ police review boards from investigating law enforcement
Gov. DeSantis signs 2 bills into to law to fight opioid epidemic in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed two bills into law that aim to fight the opioid epidemic in Florida. The Florida governor signed Senate Bill 718 and Senate Bill 66 during a news conference at the Seminole County Sheriff's Office Professional Development Center in Sanford on Monday morning.