Florida judge says he'll block DeSantis' redistricting plan
A Florida judge says he will block Gov. Ron DeSantis' redrawn congressional map from taking effect in November's election because it is unconstitutional.
Indian River County guest reviewer flags the most issues in Florida math textbooks
A math textbook reviewer from Indian River County said her complaints to the school board about what some call critical race theory fell on deaf ears.
Casey DeSantis returns to campaign trail after battle with breast cancer: 'Damn it feels good to be here'
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis made her first campaign event stop on Monday after beating breast cancer. "After six rounds of chemotherapy, a surgery, six weeks of radiation, and most importantly, through God’s grace, I am elated while humbled to be back on the campaign trail," she told the crowd. "I pray my story has inspired people to stay strong and never give up hope."
DeSantis signs law requiring lessons on 'victims of commmunism' in Florida schools
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law requiring all public schools to observe "Victims of Communism Day" each year. “We want to make sure that every year folks in Florida, but particularly our students, will learn about the evils of communism," the governor said.
Notes on Florida math textbooks reveal why some were sent back to publishers
Nearly 6,000 pages of notes taken by teachers and curriculum coordinators around Florida revealed why certain textbooks were sent back to publishers for further revisions.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces new Florida tax holidays and exemptions
A series of sales-tax “holidays” on such things as school clothes, hurricane supplies and tools and a suspension of the state gas tax in October topped a package signed into law Friday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Florida teacher says she was fired after discussing sexual orientation with middle school students
A Florida teacher says she revealed her sexual identity to her students only after she was asked, adding that "a lot of kids" came up to her and told her they were non-binary, bisexual, or gay. "A discussion happened in class and because of that, now I’m fired."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on leak of Supreme Court draft opinion: 'A significant breach of trust'
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the apparent leak of a draft Supreme Court majority opinion that suggests the Court could overturn Roe v. Wade was "unprecedented" and "a significant breach of trust."
Arkansas Republican governor rips DeSantis' 'punitive approach' toward Disney
Amid an ongoing feud between Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis, a fellow Republican governor from Arkansas weighed in, criticizing what he viewed as a "punitive approach to business."
Governor DeSantis says “Constitutional Carry” law is coming to Florida
According to the U.S. Concealed Carry Association, at least two dozen states have a similar law on the books. Governor DeSantis said Florida will join that number before he leaves office.
State Senator Manny Diaz appointed Florida's next education commissioner
Following through on a recommendation from Gov. Ron DeSantis, the State Board of Education on Friday appointed Sen. Manny Diaz Jr. as Florida’s next education commissioner.
DeSantis spokesperson: 'Disney will pay its fair share of taxes'
"If it's true that the repeal of the special district would hand Disney a tax break, and the local taxpayers would be on the hook for this bail-out to benefit Disney... then why would Disney oppose repealing their special district? Indeed, why wouldn't Disney have lobbied to get rid of the special district long ago?" DeSantis' spokesperson said.
Florida lawmakers prepare for property insurance special session as crisis continues
More Floridians are getting notices that they’re being dropped from their current property insurance companies. It’s part of the crisis state lawmakers are hoping to solve during a one-week special session next month.
Disney’s self-governing district claims state of Florida cannot dissolve it without paying off its debts first
Disney’s self-governing special district, the Reedy Creek Improvement District, says Florida’s move to dissolve the district next year is not legal unless the state pays off Reedy Creek’s debts, which amount to about $1 billion. But Gov. DeSantis says Disney's debts won't be dumped on taxpayers.
Special session called for Florida lawmakers to consider property insurance legislation
Governor DeSantis said in his proclamation that called for the special session that it's necessary for the state to act to stabilize the insurance market for policy holders before the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane season. Hurricane season starts June 1 and ends November 30.
Governor DeSantis signs bill creating election crimes unit to investigate violations in Florida
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to create a police force dedicated to pursuing voter fraud and other election crimes in Florida. The new law increases the penalty for ballot harvesting from a misdemeanor to a felony and requires election supervisors to perform voter list maintenance yearly.
Texas judge invites Disney to move from Florida amid DeSantis feud
A Texas judge invited Disney to move from Florida amid its ongoing feud with Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Ron DeSantis tests limits of his combative style in Disney feud
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ′ deepening feud with Walt Disney World is testing the limits of his combative leadership style while sending an unmistakable message to his rivals that virtually nothing is off-limits as he plots his political future.
University professors unhappy by Florida Gov. DeSantis' attempt to hold faculty 'accountable'
College and university professors are unhappy with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' attempt to hold faculty "accountable" by imposing a review every five-years for tenured professors.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill to dissolve Disney's Reedy Creek Improvement District
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Friday that would eliminate the Reedy Creek Improvement District – a special independent district established in the late 1960s that has allowed Walt Disney World to govern itself – by July 2023.