Florida Board of Medicine advances ban on transgender treatments for minors
Amid an outcry from the LGBTQ community and harsh criticism from a host of physicians and healthcare professionals, the Florida Board of Medicine advanced a plan that would ban doctors from performing gender-reassignment surgery or providing treatments such as puberty blockers and hormone therapy to transgender people under age 18.
‘I’m not going down without a fight’: Florida prosecutor Andrew Warren vows to fight Gov. DeSantis suspension
A Florida prosecutor vowed Sunday to fight his suspension from office by Gov. Ron DeSantis over his promise not to enforce the state’s 15-week abortion ban and support for gender transition treatments for minors.
DeSantis didn't know staff declined 'The View' invite, has no interest in 'partisan corporate media'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his staff knew better than to bring him an invitation from 'The View'.
Now that Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren is suspended — what's next?
After the removal of Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, a local judge was tapped to replace him during his suspension and the Republican-controlled Florida Senate must decide whether to reinstate Warren.
Gov. DeSantis suspends Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren for 'neglect of duty'
Gov. DeSantis announced the suspension of State Attorney Andrew Warren in Hillsborough County, effective immediately.
Florida governor files complaint against Miami restaurant for drag shows performed in front of children
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says state officials have filed a complaint against a Miami restaurant after videos posted online showed young children attending what the governor called "sexually explicit drag shows."
Trump vs. DeSantis: Young conservatives debate GOP's future during Tampa convention
Former President Donald Trump received a rock star’s welcome at a gathering of young conservative activists in Tampa this weekend as he continued to tease another presidential run. But Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis got his own rousing response as the invisible primary for the 2024 Republican nomination begins to spill into public view.
'We may just have to do it again': Trump teases another run during speech at Tampa summit
Former President Donald Trump hinted that he may run for office again while speaking at Turning Point USA’s Student Action Summit at the Tampa Convention Center Saturday night.
Thousands of conservative students gather at Tampa summit featuring DeSantis, Trump
Tampa is the meeting ground this weekend for some of the most influential voices of the Republican Party as well as their newest supporters. Turning Point USA is hosting its Student Action Summit (SAS) at the Tampa Convention Center.
Democratic candidates Fried, Crist duke it out in debate ahead of primary election
With both claiming to be Florida Democrats’ best bet to defeat Gov. Ron DeSantis in November, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried traded barbs Thursday in their only debate before next month’s primary election.
Who is eligible? Florida families begin receiving $450 checks from state
Thousands of Florida families will be receiving at least one $450 check from Gov. Ron DeSantis – but which households qualify? Officials say those who are eligible will receive checks within the next few days.
'Protecting our students’ freedom to learn': Crist endorses slate of Florida school board candidates
Among the seven endorsements are a current Hillsborough County board member, as well as three Bay Area hopefuls from Polk, Pinellas, and Hillsborough counties.
Civics 'academies' at 3 Florida colleges will prepare students for government jobs, DeSantis says
The programs at Florida State College at Jacksonville, Polk State College and Broward College will include courses in public-service leadership, careers and communication and apprenticeships with local and state agencies, a news release from the governor’s office said.
Democrats, Moms for Liberty offer dueling messages in Tampa
Competing political strategies and a debate about which side has more "grassroots" support continued playing out Saturday between Moms For Liberty, an emerging conservative powerhouse, and a Florida Democratic Party looking to reinvent itself.
DeSantis focuses on education agenda during inaugural conservative summit in Tampa
Gov. Ron DeSantis focused on his education agenda as he addressed the Moms for Liberty National Summit in Tampa, emphasizing the "significant impact" school board elections have on families.
New executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug prices in Florida
A new executive order is slated to help Floridians pay less for prescription drugs, adding more rules for the pharmacy and manufacturer middlemen known as pharmacy benefit managers.
Federal judge allows educators, student to challenge Florida's law restricting race instruction
A federal judge has ruled that a university professor, two teachers and a student can move forward with their challenge to a new Florida law that restricts the way race-related concepts can be taught in classrooms and workplace training, dubbed by Gov. DeSantis as the "Stop WOKE Act."
Florida's 15-week abortion ban reinstated after state quickly appeals judge's ruling
Florida's new 15-week abortion ban was blocked and then quickly reinstated Tuesday after an appeal from the state attorney general in a lawsuit challenging the restriction.
Biden administration wants Florida students to file discrimination complaints regarding state's new LGBTQ law
The White House is encouraging Florida students and parents to file complaints with the US Department of Education's civil rights office if they think they are being discriminated against due to the state's new law that restricts instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools.
‘Join us in California’: Gov. Newsom runs ads in Florida targeting DeSantis, new laws
The governor of California is running for re-election, but his latest television ad is airing in Florida. “Freedom, it’s under attack in your state. Republican leaders, they’re banning books, making it harder to vote, restricting speech in classrooms, even criminalizing women and doctors."