Operation Tidal Wave: DeSantis, ICE tout 1,000 undocumented immigrants arrested in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced on Thursday the arrest of more than 1,100 in the largest immigration operation in state history.
FULL | Officials announce historic state immigration operation
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Thursday. At the event, DeSantis announced the results of the largest immigration operation in Florida history. Authorities said more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants, including several violent gang members, were arrested in the first-of-its-kind "Operation Tidal Wave." ICE officials said the operation will go down in history as the most single arrests made by a state in a single week that ICE has ever had. Authorities said the arrests were made possible through the activation of more than 250 local and state enforcement officials to assist ICE's federal partners.
Largest Florida immigration operation in state history
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials on Thursday. At the event, DeSantis announced the results of the largest immigration operation in Florida history. Authorities said more than 1,100 undocumented immigrants, including several violent gang members, were arrested in the first-of-its-kind "Operation Tidal Wave."
Ron, Casey DeSantis speak on Hope Florida program in Lake County
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a news conference on Friday afternoon where they announced that the Department of Education is working on a new pilot program that aims to identify and train a Hope Florida liaison to serve at select school districts. DeSantis said Orange County was the first school district to identify and train a liaison. Lake County will be the second district to include this program.
Florida announces longest Gulf red snapper recreational season in state history
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that the 2025 Gulf red snapper recreational fishing season will be the longest in the state’s history, spanning 126 days between summer and fall, during a news conference in Destin Monday.
Florida House halts probe into DeSantis-linked foundation amid allegations of misused Medicaid funds
A Florida House panel has ended its probe into the Hope Florida Foundation after key figures declined to testify about $10 million in Medicaid funds tied to political donations.
FULL: Ron and Casey DeSantis highlight Hope Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a news conference to highlight Hope Florida on Thursday morning in St. Augustine at the Anchor Faith Church. Others positively impacted by Hope Florida also shared their experiences at the event. The nonprofit organization has been under intense scrutiny following questions from lawmakers over the handling of a $10 million settlement. The allegations center on whether the funds were appropriately funneled into Hope Florida’s nonprofit arm instead of the state’s coffers.
Casey DeSantis advocates for Hope Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a news conference on Thursday morning in St. Augustine at the Anchor Faith Church. At the event, Casey DeSantis advocated for the program she spearheads: Hope Florida. The nonprofit organization "empowers individuals to embrace their full God-given potential." Recently, the program has faced some backlash. The controversy concerns a $10 million payment to the Hope Florida Foundation, which is tied to the welfare assistance program and has led to criticism from some state House Republicans. Critics say the money was inappropriately used to help campaign against a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana in the state last November. Both Ron and Casey DeSantis have dismissed the accusations, saying they are wildly untrue.
Gov. Ron DeSantis highlights Hope Florida benefits
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a news conference to highlight the benefits of Hope Florida on Thursday morning in St. Augustine at the Anchor Faith Church. There has been a multitude of ongoing controversy surrounding Hope Florida, which is a nonprofit organization spearheaded by Casey DeSantis that "empowers individuals to embrace their full God-given potential." The controversy concerns a $10 million payment to the Hope Florida Foundation, which is tied to the welfare assistance program and has led to criticism from some state House Republicans. Critics say the money was inappropriately used to help campaign against a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana in the state last November.
Gov. DeSantis address Hope Florida controversy
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a news conference Wednesday morning in Fort Pierce at Indian River College. During the event, DeSantis brought up the ongoing controversy surrounding Hope Florida, a nonprofit organization spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis that "empowers individuals to embrace their full God-given potential." The controversy concerns a $10 million payment to the Hope Florida Foundation, which is tied to the welfare assistance program and has led to criticism from some state House Republicans. Critics say the money was inappropriately used to help campaign against a ballot measure that would have legalized recreational marijuana in the state last November. However, at the presser, DeSantis said the allegations are not true and are "a political attack against the success of the program and the First Lady."
Gov. DeSantis announces infrastructure, workforce investments
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a news conference Wednesday morning in Fort Pierce at Indian River College. At the event, DeSantis announced infrastructure and workforce development investments funded through the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund. The awards include $4 million to Indian River State College to support the development of the institute for industrial manufacturing and production training and $4.9 million to Miami-Dade College to launch new aircraft mechanic training programs. In addition, to the workforce development grants, DeSantis announced two targeted infrastructure grants, including $2.1 million to the Sebring Airport Authority.
FULL: Florida Gov. DeSantis advocates for law enforcement
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, April 16, at the Florida Highway Patrol Station in Fort Myers. DeSantis was joined by Dave Kerner, executive director of the Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles, and the two spoke on the importance of law enforcement in the community.
Amidst assertions Hope Florida settlement payment was illegal, Gov. DeSantis responds
The governor is taking a new round of heat from members of both parties over a $10 million payment that went to the First Lady's "Hope Florida" project, with some lawmakers saying it was potentially illegal.
Casey DeSantis' assistance program under scrutiny
A Florida welfare assistance program led by First Lady Casey DeSantis is facing new scrutiny from lawmakers who want an accounting of where they money is and who's helping. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says House Republican leaders are using this as an excuse to batter him and his wife politically and she considers a run for governor.
Florida city criminalizes undocumented immigration in historic move to enforce Trump, DeSantis mission
Jacksonville is in the spotlight after it recently became the first city in Florida to pass an ordinance criminalizing undocumented immigration.
Gov. DeSantis pushes property tax relief over sales tax cut during stop in Orlando
Gov. Ron DeSantis opposes a proposed sales-tax cut, pushing instead for property tax relief.
'Florida first': DeSantis wants to cut state property tax
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wants to cut state property taxes -- and wants to see a constitutional change on the ballot in 2026.
Byron Donalds kicks off campaign for Florida governor
Today, Florida Congressman Byron Donalds kicked off his campaign for governor. Donalds, who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump, is the first major Republican to enter the race to replace Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose term is up next year.
Gov. DeSantis, officials open new Florida Holocaust Memorial
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other officials gathered to commemorate the opening of a new Florida Holocaust Memorial Tuesday at The Capitol Complex - Memorial Park in Tallahassee.
DeSantis says Florida returned $878M in taxpayer funds to federal government after meeting with Musk, DOGE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday that the state was returning more than $878 million to the federal government that it had been attempting to give back for the past few years during the Biden administration.