DeSantis signs $116.5 billion state budget in downtown Tampa
Governor Ron DeSantis touted his own thriftiness on Wednesday as he signed an approximately $116.5 billion budget for the 2024-2025 fiscal year, which will start July 1.
Tampa City Council moves to dissolve police review board in response to new Florida law
In a 6-1 vote on Thursday, Tampa City Council began the process of dismantling its Citizens Review Board in response to recent Florida legislation.
Fifth Disney World park possible if $17B Disney-DeSantis deal is approved
Months after Disney and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appointees agreed to end a protracted legal fight, the two sides are set to approve an agreement that could result in the company investing $17 billion into its Florida resort and opens the door to a fifth major theme park at Walt Disney World.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reacts to Donald Trump guilty verdict in New York case
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reacted Thursday to the guilty verdict against former president Donald Trump in his New York hush money trial.
Governor Ron DeSantis is planning to raise money for Donald Trump in Florida and Texas, AP sources say
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.
DeSantis denounces attempt to set up pro-Palestinian encampment at UF: 'We don't do that here'
Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference on Wednesday in front of a pro-Palestinian encampment on the University of Florida's campus.
New Florida law slams the brakes on street racing in Florida with harsher penalties
State lawmakers are putting the brakes on street racing and intersection takeovers in Florida.
DeSantis signs bill banning lab-grown meat in Florida
Governor DeSantis signed a bill outlawing the sale and manufacturing of lab-grown meat at a press conference in Hardee County on Wednesday.
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.
Trump, DeSantis meet privately for several hours in Miami
Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met privately in Miami on Sunday, multiple Republicans with knowledge of the meeting confirmed to FOX News.
DeSantis signs bills requiring disclaimers on political ads that use AI, regulation of vape products
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed 28 bills, including a measure requiring disclaimers on certain political ads created using artificial intelligence and a bill about regulation of vape products.
Gov. DeSantis recognizes Bay Area students enlisting in military: 'I'm proud of you'
The newest members of the United States military received recognition at a ceremony in Tampa on Wednesday night.
Gov. DeSantis touts new money for beach renourishment
Governor DeSantis was in Redington Shores on Wednesday morning to announce plans to beef up beaches ahead of hurricane season.
DeSantis bolsters hurricane preparedness program with funding in new bill
Governor Ron DeSantis will be in Pinellas County Wednesday morning.
DeSantis announces major investment in environmental protections on Earth Day
On Earth Day, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $1.5 billion in funding towards environmental protection projects around the state.
DeSantis signs legislation allowing volunteer chaplains at Florida schools
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two more bills on Thursday, including one that authorizes school districts to allow volunteer chaplains onto campus.
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.
Governor DeSantis signs new Florida law providing free swimming lesson vouchers
Swimming lessons just got a whole lot cheaper in Florida after Governor DeSantis signed a bill that will subsidize swimming lessons through vouchers.
DeSantis signs bill scaling back some book ban rules in Florida public schools
Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law Tuesday a bill that will scale back book ban laws in Florida public schools.
DeSantis signs bill banning Florida counties from requiring 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.