DeSantis agrees to debate with Gavin Newsom: ‘Just tell me when and where’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to debate California Gov. Gavin Newsom to highlight the differences in governing between the Sunshine State and the Golden State.
DeSantis invites VP Harris to Florida to set the record straight over African American curriculum controversy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, facing heavy criticism for defending “anti-woke” teaching in Florida, this week teed up an unusual proposal to the nation’s first Black vice president: Come debate the merits of the state’s new curriculum on African-American history.
Gov. Ron DeSantis cuts a third of presidential campaign staff
Republican presidential contender Ron DeSantis is cutting far more campaign staff than previously thought as he works to reset his stumbling campaign amid unexpected financial trouble.
Ron DeSantis involved in car crash on drive to Chattanooga; Florida governor unhurt
DeSantis spokesman says 'We appreciate the prayers and well wishes of the nation' after governor involved in crash
Florida Board of Education approves controversial guidelines for upcoming school year
The Florida Board of Education approved new and often controversial guidelines for the upcoming school year in response to more than a dozen education laws signed by Governor DeSantis.
Governor Ron DeSantis may shake up campaign strategy in attempt to pull ahead in polls
After months of sagging poll numbers, Ron DeSantis’ campaign may be ready to re-strategize.
Asset or liability? Political scientists weigh in on Casey DeSantis' impact on husband's campaign
Florida's First Lady, Casey DeSantis, is now front-and-center in her husband's presidential campaign. She made her first solo appearance in Iowa Thursday.
Trump, DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group's rising influence over the GOP
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says that 2024 will be the year that parents “finally fight back” as he kicks off an annual gathering of Moms for Liberty that is drawing top GOP candidates.
Certain baby items getting permanent sales tax exemption in Florida
Florida’s permanent sales tax exemption on certain baby and toddler items, including strollers, cribs, diapers, and baby wipes, goes into effect Saturday, July 1.
Only 20% of Americans want DeSantis to run for President, poll finds
As Republican presidential hopefuls have their focus on New Hampshire, a new poll finds only 1 in 5 Americans want Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president in 2024.
NAACP, League of Women Voters urge federal judge to block Florida's new elections law
Voter-registration groups such as the NAACP and the League of Women Voters urged a federal judge on Wednesday to block parts of a new Florida elections law, arguing it violates the First Amendment and is discriminatory.
Hispanic civil rights organization hosting town hall about new immigration laws
The League of United Latin American Citizens, or LULAC, is hosting a town hall meeting Thursday to answer questions about Senate Bill 1718 from the community.
DeSantis, revamped special district target Disney lawsuit
Gov. Ron DeSantis and a revamped Central Florida special district sought Monday to scuttle a federal lawsuit in which Walt Disney Parks and Resorts contends its constitutional rights have been violated amid a long-running feud with DeSantis.
Supreme Court nixes Warren lawsuit
The Florida Supreme Court on Thursday rejected an attempt by suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren to get his job back, ruling that the twice-elected Democrat waited too long to bring the case.
Florida sues feds over college accreditation
Contending that higher-education accreditation agencies wield "near limitless power" over colleges and universities, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has filed a lawsuit alleging federal laws and policies are unconstitutional.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis claims 'leftist policies' have ruined San Francisco
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis visited San Francisco on Tuesday as part of his presidential campaign and had terse words for the City. San Francisco Mayor London Breed said DeSantis is using the "oldest playbook in politics to get attention."
Gov. DeSantis to send $130 million in funding to the Indian River Lagoon
The lack of seagrass continues to take a toll on Manatee mortality. So far this year, 321 deaths have been recorded from January to May, according to Florida Fish and Wildlife.
Gov. DeSantis vetoes funding that would have helped fix water quality issues in Little Sarasota Bay
Little Sarasota Bay is filled with algae forty years after a hundred-yard section of the barrier island was closed between Siesta Key and Venice.
DeSantis axes $510 million from record state budget
Gov. Ron DeSantis trimmed $510.9 million from a record-high state spending plan signed Thursday, with nearly one-fifth of the cuts coming from a single program designed to keep swaths of rural property from commercial and residential development.
Governor outlines Florida immigration policies in Arizona roundtable discussion
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd joined Gov. Ron DeSantis for a roundtable discussion about the border and illegal immigration Wednesday in Arizona.