Florida officials: Migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard were 'homeless,' 'hungry' before flight to island
The migrants Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis sent to Martha's Vineyard were homeless and given "multiple opportunities" to voluntarily take the trip or stay behind, according to senior officials in his administration.
Texas sheriff investigating 2 flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov.
A Texas sheriff on Monday opened an investigation into two flights of migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, but did not say what laws may have been broken in putting 48 Venezuelans on private planes last week from San Antonio.
Andrew Warren vs. Gov. DeSantis: Legal battle over suspension will head to trial, federal judge says
A federal judge ruled that the fight over Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren's suspension will head to trial with Gov. Ron DeSantis possibly having to testify.
Ron DeSantis, suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren to come face-to-face in federal court Monday
Gov. Ron DeSantis and suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren will face off in Tallahassee federal court Monday, in a case experts said Friday could have major implications for the Florida legal system.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says more migrant flights to 'sanctuary' states likely
Two days after sending flights filled with Venezuelan immigrants from Texas to Martha's Vineyard, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he expects to pay for more flights to transport undocumented immigrants to out-of-state "sanctuary" communities.
South Florida sheriff accused of lying about killing someone when he was 14, state ethics commission says
The sheriff of Broward County, who was appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, appears to have lied when he didn't disclose in his job application that he fatally shot another teenager when he was 14 and that he had used LSD, the state ethics commission has found. DeSantis appointed Sheriff Gregory Tony after firing Scott Israel in the aftermath of the Parkland school masscre.
Migrants sent to Martha's Vineyard by DeSantis provided with shelter, food, health care and job advice
Upon arrival in Martha’s Vineyard, the migrants who are predominantly from Venezuela were provided with meals, shelter, health care, and information about where to find work. They were on two flights paid for by Florida.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sends two planes of 'illegal immigrants' to Martha's Vineyard
Gov. Ron DeSantis sent two planes of immigrants to Martha's Vineyard as part of a program 'to transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations,' officials said.
Student loan forgiveness: DeSantis, Republican governors call on Biden to withdraw plan 'immediately'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has joined twenty-one other Republican governors in calling for President Joe Biden to take back his student loan forgiveness plan that they say will end up costing taxpayers billions of dollars.
New park in Manatee County to be named after Gov. Ron DeSantis
Governor Ron DeSantis has made quite a name for himself. In Manatee County, his will now be the official name of the 17 acres previously known as Kinnan Park, but the naming decision wasn't unanimous.
Andrew Warren files reply in federal court after DeSantis requests dismissal of lawsuit
Attorneys for ousted Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren filed a reply in federal court Friday, continuing his legal battle to regain power after Governor Ron DeSantis suspended him in early August.
Florida Sheriffs Association backs DeSantis' decision to suspend Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren
When Governor Ron DeSantis suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren, he did so with the vocal support of sheriffs from Polk, Pasco and Hillsborough counties. Now, the association representing all 67 Florida sheriffs has filed a brief to support the governor's move.
Ron DeSantis, Charlie Crist campaign across Florida as pair sits in a statistical tie in race for governor
With 62 days left to go before Election Day both Governor Ron DeSantis and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist are rallying support among crucial voting blocks.
DeSantis seeks dismissal of suit by suspended prosecutor Andrew Warren
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a federal judge to throw out a free speech lawsuit filed by a Democratic prosecutor he suspended from office over statements about not pursuing criminal charges in abortion,
DeSantis criticized by dozens of former judges, prosecutors, police chiefs over Andrew Warren's suspension
Dozens of former police chiefs, prosecutors and judges, including three retired Florida Supreme Court justices, are criticizing Gov. Ron DeSantis for his decision to suspend Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren — and warning that allowing the suspension to stand would undermine the justice system.
Charlie Crist resigns from Congress to focus on Florida governor race against Ron DeSantis
Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist submitted his resignation from Congress on Wednesday to focus on his gubernatorial campaign against Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Charlie Crist taps teacher’s union president as running mate in race for governor against Ron DeSantis
On Saturday, Democrat Charlie Crist tapped Miami-Dade County teachers union president Karla Hernandez-Mats as his running mate as he challenges Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida.
Gov. DeSantis suspends four Broward school board members for 'neglect of duty'
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended four Broward School Board Members from office following the recommendations of the 20th Statewide Grand Jury to suspend these board members due to their incompetence, neglect of duty and misuse of authority.
DeSantis says Biden's student loan forgiveness plan alienates 'people who went and did the right thing'
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis weighed in on President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness plan during a stop in Orlando on Thursday, calling it a "divisive policy" that will only increase the already soaring inflation.
‘Keep Florida Free’ tour stops in Tampa featuring DeSantis, Rubio
The Republican Party of Florida launched the Keep Florida Free Tour featuring special guests Governor Ron DeSantis, U.S. Senator Marco Rubio, and other prominent Republican candidates.