President Trump appoints DeSantis to Council of Governors: What does this mean for Florida?
President Donald Trump has appointed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to the Council of Governors, alongside governors from nine other states.
DeSantis proposes pay raise for law enforcement, firefighters
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing nearly $120 million to support a pay raise for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in Florida. The governor made the announcement on Friday during a news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach to show his support for law enforcement.
Governor proposes pay check bump for law enforcement officers
Law enforcement officers could soon get a nig bump to their paychecks. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about the raises today, while also talking about how many officers have recently moved to the state from other areas.
Could DeSantis abolish Florida property taxes? Governor endorses idea, explains how it could be done
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has endorsed the idea of abolishing property taxes throughout the Sunshine State, but he explained it would require a constitutional amendment.
DeSantis proposes pay raise for Florida law enforcement, firefighters
Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing nearly $120 million to support a pay raise for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in Florida.
DeSantis: Florida now has 'toughest' immigration enforcement laws in the United States
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills into law on Thursday that seek to address immigration enforcement in the state – and in step with President Donald Trump's efforts to tackle immigration enforcement across the nation. Florida now has the “toughest" state laws on immigration enforcement in the United States of America, Gov. DeSantis said.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces new initiative to protect boating rights
Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced the Boater Freedom Initiative, a legislative proposal that protects Floridians’ right to boat.
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Miami International Boat Show
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke at the Miami International Boat Show ribbon-cutting ceremony. The ceremony featured elected officials, community leaders and industry executives.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sides with Trump's FEMA overhaul plan
Gov. Ron DeSantis is getting behind President Donald Trump's pledge to overhaul the way FEMA operates. Trump's Jan. 24 executive order calls for a "full scale review" of FEMA.
New special session on immigration begins today
After a bitter few weeks in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he and Florida Republicans now have a deal on legislation concerning illegal immigration. Today, lawmakers will come back to the table for another special session.
DeSantis signs immigration enforcement deal with Trump White House; Florida second state to do so
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new partnership between the Florida Highway Patrol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance immigration enforcement within the state.
DeSantis softens tone in immigration clash with GOP lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders are at odds over an immigration enforcement plan.
Governor DeSantis again blasts Florida Legislature over illegal immigration, vows to veto 'TRUMP Act'
Gov. Ron DeSantis went on the offensive on Friday, again going after the Florida Legislature on the contentious issue of illegal immigration.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shares plans for illegal immigration
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to address illegal immigration at a press conference hosted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Destin.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts new immigration reform bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the new immigration reform bill passed by Florida Legislature Tuesday night and promised to veto it when it reaches his desk.
Florida lawmakers pass TRUMP Act bill to help with immigration crackdown
The Florida Legislature passed a sweeping immigration bill Tuesday night, transferring key responsibilities from the governor to the agriculture commissioner in regard to immigration enforcement.
Who is Wilton Simpson? The Florida Legislature against DeSantis's immigration bill
The Florida Legislature convened on Monday, as required by the state constitution, for Gov. DeSantis's special session to address immigration enforcement.
Republicans end special session early, call their own
John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, discusses the showdown underway at the state capitol right now.
State lawmakers to vote on new immigration plan
Florida lawmakers are ignoring Gov. Ron DeSantis' immigration reform policies and putting forth their own.
Florida lawmakers end special session called by Governor DeSantis, call their own session
Florida lawmakers on Monday quickly ended a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis and instead called their own session.