Voting rights groups challenge Florida citizenship proof law
Florida lawmakers sent two high-profile bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday, addressing election requirements and the designation of “domestic terrorist organizations."
Florida lawmakers sent two high-profile bills to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk Wednesday, addressing election requirements and the designation of “domestic terrorist organizations."
Time for a full-time Florida legislature?
Dr. Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his advocacy for making Florida's current part-time legislature a full-time, year-round governing body in Tallahassee. As it stands now, Florida's State Representatives and State Senators meet only for a 60-day session, which hasn't been enough time to pass a state budget in either of the last two regular sessions under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton despite Republican supermajorities in both houses of the state legislature.
Dr. Bob Jarvis, a law professor at Nova Southeastern University joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to discuss his advocacy for making Florida's current part-time legislature a full-time, year-round governing body in Tallahassee. As it stands now, Florida's State Representatives and State Senators meet only for a 60-day session, which hasn't been enough time to pass a state budget in either of the last two regular sessions under Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, House Speaker Danny Perez and Senate President Ben Albritton despite Republican supermajorities in both houses of the state legislature.
Gov. Ron DeSantis signs Missy Bill against child predators
On March 31, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills -- House Bill 445, known as Missy’s Law, and House Bill 1159, aimed at strengthening protections for children, enhancing penalties for sexual offenses, and ensuring dangerous offenders are held accountable under Florida law.
On March 31, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills -- House Bill 445, known as Missy’s Law, and House Bill 1159, aimed at strengthening protections for children, enhancing penalties for sexual offenses, and ensuring dangerous offenders are held accountable under Florida law.
DeSantis signs bill renaming Palm Beach Airport after Trump
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach International Airport after President Donald Trump.
Florida Gov Ron DeSantis addresses possible 2028 White House run, wife's breast cancer scare
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis did not rule out the possibility of running for president a second time, addressing whether he will make a White House bid in 2028 during an appearance on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis did not rule out the possibility of running for president a second time, addressing whether he will make a White House bid in 2028 during an appearance on "Hang Out with Sean Hannity."
DeSantis halts Manatee County cruise terminal plans with new environmental bill
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Plans for a potential cruise terminal in Manatee County have been effectively blocked after Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a new bill Thursday restricting large-scale dredging projects in some environmentally sensitive areas.
Sheriff Grady Judd blasts media reports that he criticizes federal mass deportation efforts: 'Simply not true'
After media reports surfaced stating that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council criticized the federal government's mass deportation efforts during a meeting on Monday, Judd held one of his famous press conferences to set the record straight.
After media reports surfaced stating that Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd and members of the State Immigration Enforcement Council criticized the federal government's mass deportation efforts during a meeting on Monday, Judd held one of his famous press conferences to set the record straight.
Over $9M awarded to 2 North Florida counties
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $6.25 million to Nassau County for road construction and $3 million to the Bradford County School District for Commercial Driver's License training.
Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $6.25 million to Nassau County for road construction and $3 million to the Bradford County School District for Commercial Driver's License training.
Gov. Ron DeSantis invests over $13 million in infrastructure development, set to bring nearly 1,000 jobs
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the dispersion of over $13 million through strategic projects in Florida's Bay and Gulf counties to bolster economic growth.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the dispersion of over $13 million through strategic projects in Florida's Bay and Gulf counties to bolster economic growth.
Governor Ron DeSantis Unveils Statue of Frederick Douglass for America 250
In continuing to honor 250 years of the United States, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled the latest statue in Saint Augustine: Frederick Douglass.
In continuing to honor 250 years of the United States, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled the latest statue in Saint Augustine: Frederick Douglass.
Gov. DeSantis, cabinet designates 22 acres at Hillsborough College into Rays stadium talks
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet officially designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College into the talks involving a stadium location for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet officially designated 22 acres at Hillsborough College into the talks involving a stadium location for the Tampa Bay Rays.
Florida: 'Gateway to the entire Western Hemisphere'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed the impact the cruise ship industry and maritime businesses have on the state of Florida, calling the state the "gateway to the entire Western Hemisphere."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed the impact the cruise ship industry and maritime businesses have on the state of Florida, calling the state the "gateway to the entire Western Hemisphere."
Florida is ranked #1 in Workforce Education
Press Conference | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is ranked first in workforce education, a goal they set out to meet in 2030. Now, the state has met that goal five years ahead of schedule, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Press Conference | Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Florida is ranked first in workforce education, a goal they set out to meet in 2030. Now, the state has met that goal five years ahead of schedule, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
Florida ranks no. 1 in workforce education, DeSantis says
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a news conference at Titusville High School on Tuesday.
Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to hold a news conference at Titusville High School on Tuesday.
Governor DeSantis renews warning of A.I. accessibility
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Governor Ron DeSantis spoke about the importance of limiting artificial intelligence during a roundtable at New College of Florida on Wednesday morning.
Tampa Bay Rays backed by DeSantis, MLB commissioner for potential stadium deal with Hillsborough College
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments.
Governor Ron DeSantis was joined by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred and the Tampa Bays Rays' ownership Tuesday morning at Hillsborough College, the site the team is eyeing for potential stadium developments.
Florida joins 23 states in adopting President Trump’s Education Freedom Tax Credit
Twenty-four states – including Florida – have opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit, which allows taxpayers to receive up to $1,700 in scholarships to attend qualifying K-12 public, private or charter schools.
Twenty-four states – including Florida – have opted into the Education Freedom Tax Credit, which allows taxpayers to receive up to $1,700 in scholarships to attend qualifying K-12 public, private or charter schools.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: Embracing home schooling, charter schools with school choice
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
PRESS CONFERENCE | At Grace Christian School in Valrico on Jan. 28, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis supported school choice -- advocating for home schooling and charter school, including Schools of Hope -- as well as announcing scholarships for students attending these schools.
Gov. Ron DeSantis: 'Assisting DHS with enforcement'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state's immigration enforcement and removal, saying he's "making sure all state and local law enforcement have a duty to assist DHS with interior enforcement."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed the state's immigration enforcement and removal, saying he's "making sure all state and local law enforcement have a duty to assist DHS with interior enforcement."
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis making stop in Valrico
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at Grace Christian School in Valrico on Wednesday.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference at Grace Christian School in Valrico on Wednesday.