DeSantis signs bill blocking civilian review boards from investigating law enforcement in Florida
Governor Ron DeSantis signed multiple pieces of legislation geared at protecting law enforcement and first responders in Florida on Friday.
Florida bill banning civilian review boards for law enforcement heads to DeSantis' desk
A controversial bill that would prevent investigations of local law enforcement by civilian review boards was formally sent Wednesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
DeSantis signs five laws, including domestic violence legislation inspired by Gabby Petito
Governor DeSantis signed several bills on Wednesday aimed at cracking down on sexual predators, as well as a domestic violence bill inspired by Gabby Petito.
Disney seeks delay in federal appeal over legal battle with DeSantis, oversight board
After reaching a settlement last month in a related state-court case, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts asked a federal appeals court for a delay in a legal battle against Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District on Friday.
Florida will 'start to smell like marijuana' if recreational weed amendment passes: DeSantis
Gov. Ron DeSantis sounded off on the proposed constitutional amendment that will appear on November ballots regarding the legality of recreational marijuana in Florida.
I-4 widening in Polk County will begin construction in 2024, Gov. DeSantis announces
Governor Ron DeSantis will speak at a press conference in Polk City on Wednesday morning, his office announced.
Migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis can sue charter flight company
Lawyers representing migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard nearly two years ago by Florida Gov.
Bigger bottle of wines to be sold at Florida stores: ‘Free the grapes’
Governor DeSantis has signed new legislation into law allowing the purchase of massive bottles of wine. Floridians can now purchase bottles up to 15 liters.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill that cracks down on squatters in Florida: ‘The squatter scam ends today’
Gov. Ron DeSantis says "squatting" is a scam that violates private property rights and signed a bill intended to help protect homeowners in Orlando on Wednesday.
Florida's new social media law: How will it be enforced?
Come January 1, 2025, everyone younger than 14 in Florida will essentially be kicked off social media under a new law Governor Ron DeSantis signed Monday, but there are still many unanswered questions.
Gov. DeSantis signs bill preventing kids under 14 from having social media accounts
Governor Ron DeSantis says the legislation he signed on Monday protects children and upholds parental rights.
Governor DeSantis to sign Florida bill banning homeless people from sleeping in public
Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he is signing legislation that would prevent homeless people from sleeping in public without a permit.
Floridians rescued from Haiti: Gov. DeSantis says children, families aboard jet that landed in Sanford
More than a dozen Floridians are back home after being rescued from Haiti.
Governor Ron DeSantis signs 3 bills cracking down on illegal immigration
Three new bills aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration were signed into law on Friday.
Governor Ron DeSantis deploys hundreds of officers to stave off potential influx of Haitian refugees
On Wednesday, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he’s directed more than 250 additional officers and soldiers from the Florida State Guard, Division of Emergency Management, and other state law enforcement agencies to southern Florida and the keys to stop Haitian migrants from arriving on shore.
Gov. DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody kick off Strawberry Festival Parade
Governor Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody visited Plant City to kick off the Strawberry Festival Parade on Monday.
DeSantis signs bill to release Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday signed a bill that clears the way for the release of grand jury testimony about the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Governor DeSantis calls on legislature to crack down on frivolous book challenges
Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday supported a bill aimed at deterring "bad-faith objections" to school library books and instructional materials.
Disney appeals judge's dismissal of free speech lawsuit against Governor DeSantis
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts on Thursday quickly launched an appeal after a federal judge dismissed a lawsuit filed against Governor Ron DeSantis.
Federal judge dismisses Disney free speech lawsuit against DeSantis
A federal judge on Wednesday dismissed Disney's free speech lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.