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WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis meets with Montana governor in Helena
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Gov. DeSantis meets with Montana governor in HelenaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to hold two news conferences on Monday at the state capitols in Idaho and Montana, according to the governor's office.
DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE letters
Read full article: DeSantis returns millions in federal funds as Florida cities receive DOGE lettersFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis took to social media, announcing that the state had returned hundreds of millions of dollars in federal funding.
Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in Florida under Alien Enemies Act, DeSantis says
Read full article: Tren de Aragua gang member arrested in Florida under Alien Enemies Act, DeSantis saysOfficials say a man affiliated with Tren de Aragua, a U.S.-designated Foreign Terrorist Organization from Venezuela, has been arrested in Florida.
Florida amendment proposal would lower property taxes โ but only if you have these
Read full article: Florida amendment proposal would lower property taxes โ but only if you have theseOne of the latest Florida amendment proposals aimed at cutting property taxes gained legs on Thursday after it passed through a House committee meeting.
DeSantis warns he has โtools,โ including suspending local officials, if they donโt cooperate with ICE
Read full article: DeSantis warns he has โtools,โ including suspending local officials, if they donโt cooperate with ICEFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis says his office has tools including suspending officials from office to compel local governments to cooperate with federal immigration authorities in assisting in detentions and deportations.
Florida man faces execution for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
Read full article: Florida man faces execution for the killing of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmotherA Florida man who pleaded guilty to killing an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother during a night of drinking and drug use is facing scheduled execution.
Florida man is executed for the killings of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother
Read full article: Florida man is executed for the killings of an 8-year-old girl and her grandmotherA Florida man who killed an 8-year-old girl and her grandmother on a night in which he drank heavily and used drugs has been executed.
Trooper arrests man in Orange County accused of illegally entering US
Read full article: Trooper arrests man in Orange County accused of illegally entering USA man arrested by Florida Highway Patrol in Orange County is accused of illegally crossing the U.S.-Mexico border before making his way to Central Florida.
NASA Causeway Bridge opens 6 months ahead of schedule, providing boost to space industry
Read full article: NASA Causeway Bridge opens 6 months ahead of schedule, providing boost to space industryThe bridge, which is 4,025 feet over the Indian River, will connect the mainland to Kennedy Space Center, and is expected to enhance transportation for both residents and the ever-growing space industry.
โFace the consequences:โ Florida AG goes after Fort Myers over sanctuary policies
Read full article: โFace the consequences:โ Florida AG goes after Fort Myers over sanctuary policiesFlorida Attorney General James Uthmeier is going after the Fort Myers City Council after it rejected an agreement with ICE โ a motion that Uthmeier said makes Fort Myers a โsanctuary city.โ
Amid 2028 speculation, California governor's podcasts with Trump loyalists anger Democrats
Read full article: Amid 2028 speculation, California governor's podcasts with Trump loyalists anger DemocratsDemocratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom is facing a backlash from members of his own party after a series of podcasts that featured Steve Bannon and other supporters of President Donald Trump.
Florida lawmakers push for left-lane camping ban yet again. But can it pass DeSantis?
Read full article: Florida lawmakers push for left-lane camping ban yet again. But can it pass DeSantis?Florida lawmakers are once again pushing to ban left-lane camping on the stateโs highways, though they may face an obstacle on their crusade: Gov. Ron DeSantis.
โWeak little twig:โ Andrew Tate challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis amid investigation
Read full article: โWeak little twig:โ Andrew Tate challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis amid investigationFormer kickboxer Andrew Tate, 38, challenged Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis via social media on Friday after Tate and his brother became the subjects of a criminal investigation in the state.
โThereโs no way:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis weighs in on Tampa Bay Raysโ future
Read full article: โThereโs no way:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis weighs in on Tampa Bay Raysโ futureAfter the Rays withdrew from a $1.3 billion ballpark deal earlier this month, their future in the Tampa Bay area remains uncertain.
Floridaโs US senators announce bill to move NASAโs HQ to Space Coast
Read full article: Floridaโs US senators announce bill to move NASAโs HQ to Space CoastFloridaโs Republican U.S. senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott have announced the Consolidating Aerospace Programs Efficiently at Canaveral (CAPE Canaveral) Act to relocate NASAโs headquarters from Washington, D.C. to Brevard County.
Florida lawmakers honor the 'trailblazing legacy' of late state Sen. Geraldine Thompson
Read full article: Florida lawmakers honor the 'trailblazing legacy' of late state Sen. Geraldine ThompsonIn a state so often divided along partisan lines, Democrats and Republicans alike were moved to tears as they gathered in the Florida capitol Thursday to honor the life and legacy of Democratic state Sen. Geraldine Thompson, a longtime legislator, civil rights legend and educator who died on Feb. 13 at the age of 76.
Florida Gov. DeSantis takes jabs at New York over fleeing residents. Is he right?
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis takes jabs at New York over fleeing residents. Is he right?Earlier this week during a Winter Haven news conference, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis made several jabs at states like California and New York.
Republicans in Floridaโs capitol restart push to lower the gun-buying age
Read full article: Republicans in Floridaโs capitol restart push to lower the gun-buying ageGun rights advocates have been fighting to overturn a Florida law setting the minimum age to buy a gun at 21 since the day the measure was signed, in the wake of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida in 2018.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders flags at half-staff this week. Hereโs why
Read full article: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis orders flags at half-staff this week. Hereโs whyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff later this week in the wake of a state lawmakerโs death, according to the governor's office.
Florida lawmakers move to slash property taxes. Hereโs the list of proposals
Read full article: Florida lawmakers move to slash property taxes. Hereโs the list of proposalsProperty taxes have been a hot-button issue in Florida lately, and many of the proposals being tossed about by lawmakers reflect that fact.
โJust eliminate it entirely:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxes
Read full article: โJust eliminate it entirely:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis vows to axe rent, property taxesOn Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged to eliminate business rent taxes as he touted the state's economic success.
Florida Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant in Monroe murder
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis signs death warrant in Monroe murderGov. Ron DeSantis has signed a death warrant for the April 8 execution of inmate Michael Tanzi, who was convicted in the 2000 murder of a woman in Monroe County, according to the Florida Supreme Court.
These cities have the most homeless people in America. Only 1 is in Florida
Read full article: These cities have the most homeless people in America. Only 1 is in FloridaThe top five cities on the list were home to more than one-third of all people in the nation last year who experienced homelessness.
Florida Senate aims to tighten effort to put constitutional amendments on the ballot
Read full article: Florida Senate aims to tighten effort to put constitutional amendments on the ballotA day after the Florida House started moving forward with its version of the plan, the Senate on Friday released a wide-ranging bill that would add restrictions to the stateโs ballot initiative process.
โEpitome of evil:โ Could this migrant be the first to die under Floridaโs new law?
Read full article: โEpitome of evil:โ Could this migrant be the first to die under Floridaโs new law?An undocumented immigrant accused of murder may be among the first to face the death penalty under one of the stateโs newest laws.
Florida deploying law enforcement to cities to help with spring break crowds
Read full article: Florida deploying law enforcement to cities to help with spring break crowdsSpring break is upon Florida and once again the state is deploying its law enforcement assets to help several local cities deal with the crowds that come with young vacationers.
โWorth looking at:โ Florida lawmakers consider eliminating property taxes
Read full article: โWorth looking at:โ Florida lawmakers consider eliminating property taxesHomeowners often feel the stress when their property tax bill arrives in the mail. Removing this burden could be appealing, though it comes with a new set of challenges.
Gov. DeSantis, Dr. Ladapo call for ban on MRNA vaccine mandates in Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, Dr. Ladapo call for ban on MRNA vaccine mandates in FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new front on his war against vaccine mandates Wednesday, urging lawmakers to ban all mandates for mRNA-related vaccines.
The Florida attorney general's office is investigating Andrew and Tristan Tate
Read full article: The Florida attorney general's office is investigating Andrew and Tristan TateFloridaโs attorney general says his office has opened a criminal investigation into Andrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania.
Florida legislative session to tackle social, economic issues amid Republican supermajority
Read full article: Florida legislative session to tackle social, economic issues amid Republican supermajorityFloridaโs annual legislative session is set to begin, with elected officials from the House and Senate gathering in Tallahassee.
Andrew Tate expresses disappointment in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for caving to media pressure
Read full article: Andrew Tate expresses disappointment in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for caving to media pressureAndrew Tate says he was disappointed in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for saying he and his brother arenโt welcomed in Florida after they landed in Fort Lauderdale.
After the Tate brothers return to the US, DeSantis says they are not welcome. Here's what to know
Read full article: After the Tate brothers return to the US, DeSantis says they are not welcome. Here's what to knowAndrew and Tristan Tate, who are charged with human trafficking in Romania, have returned to the U.S. after authorities lifted travel restrictions on the siblings, who have millions of online followers.
Florida judge refuses to block execution
Read full article: Florida judge refuses to block executionA Seminole County circuit judge has refused to block the scheduled March 20 execution of convicted murderer Edward James, rejecting arguments that he should be spared, in part, because of โcognitive decline.โ
โ#ForThePeople:โ John Morgan unveils new political party. Is there more to come?
Read full article: โ#ForThePeople:โ John Morgan unveils new political party. Is there more to come?Orlando attorney John Morgan made waves on Wednesday when he announced that heโs starting up a new political party.
โForce multiplier:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis touts new steps to counter illegal immigration
Read full article: โForce multiplier:โ Florida Gov. DeSantis touts new steps to counter illegal immigrationFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Wednesday evening at Homestead Air Force Base to speak on the issue of illegal immigration, touting some of the state-led steps that have been taken to enforce immigration laws.
โSIGN ME UP:โ Buc-eeโs boom in Florida continues as DeSantis touts new locations
Read full article: โSIGN ME UP:โ Buc-eeโs boom in Florida continues as DeSantis touts new locationsDuring his speech about a massive expansion project along Interstate 75, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced plans for yet another upcoming Buc-eeโs location in the state.
As DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, here's what to know about Casey
Read full article: As DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, here's what to know about CaseyThe aspirations of Floridaโs first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in Tallahassee.
As Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, hereโs what to know about Casey
Read full article: As Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, hereโs what to know about CaseyThe aspirations of Floridaโs first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in Tallahassee.
โMost used tourist corridor:โ DeSantis says Florida will expand I-75. Hereโs where
Read full article: โMost used tourist corridor:โ DeSantis says Florida will expand I-75. Hereโs whereA portion of Interstate 75 in Florida will be expanded with more lanes through part of Central Florida, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pick
Read full article: Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pickAs Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he is talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife, Casey DeSantis.
DeSantis announces new Florida DOGE task force, proposes eliminating 700+ positions
Read full article: DeSantis announces new Florida DOGE task force, proposes eliminating 700+ positionsFlorida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference to introduce a new task force to review and improve the governmentโs efficiency.
U.S. governors ranked on fiscal policy. How did Florida Gov. DeSantis fare?
Read full article: U.S. governors ranked on fiscal policy. How did Florida Gov. DeSantis fare?The Cato Institute has released its โFiscal Policy Report Cardโ for 2024, examining governors across the state to see how well theyโve handled their respective stateโs finances.
States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump's immigration crackdown
Read full article: States threaten fines and jail time for local officials who resist Trump's immigration crackdownRepublican lawmakers in some states are threatening local officials with lawsuits, fines and jail time if they resist President Donald Trump's crackdown on illegal immigration.
New sales tax holiday in Florida? Thatโs what this bill could bring to the table
Read full article: New sales tax holiday in Florida? Thatโs what this bill could bring to the tableA Florida bill filed on Thursday could introduce a new tax holiday to the state โ one aimed at helping residents bolster their homes against storms.
โTOTAL WINNER:โ President Donald Trump touts his pick for Floridaโs next governor
Read full article: โTOTAL WINNER:โ President Donald Trump touts his pick for Floridaโs next governorOn Thursday evening, President Donald Trump took to Truth Social to share his preferred pick for the next governor of Florida.
Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'
Read full article: Florida files suit against Target, claiming DEI initiatives 'misled investors'Floridaโs new attorney general has filed a federal lawsuit against Target, claiming the discount store chain โmisled investorsโ by promoting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives that prompted a backlash and ultimately cost shareholders.
George Washington statue unveiled at State Capitol ahead of nationโs 250th anniversary
Read full article: George Washington statue unveiled at State Capitol ahead of nationโs 250th anniversaryFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis will hold a news conference at the State Capitol Building.
Trump and Musk say they like working together and will keep at it. Will it last?
Read full article: Trump and Musk say they like working together and will keep at it. Will it last?Itโs been a lingering question since the election: How long can a partnership between two billionaires who love being the center of attention last.
Florida Gov. DeSantisโ latest budget could bring big changes to I-4, state roads
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantisโ latest budget could bring big changes to I-4, state roadsThis month, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his latest budget recommendations, which could bring significant changes to some of the stateโs biggest highways.
Execution set for 1993 Seminole County murder of woman, grandaughter
Read full article: Execution set for 1993 Seminole County murder of woman, grandaughterGov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for inmate Edward James, who was sentenced to death in the 1993 murders of a woman and her 8-year-old granddaughter in Seminole County.
Florida governor signs off on more agreements for state law enforcement to perform DHS immigration duties
Read full article: Florida governor signs off on more agreements for state law enforcement to perform DHS immigration dutiesGov. Ron DeSantis signed off on agreements that several more factions of state-level law enforcement will work hand-in-hand with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to detain and potentially interrogate illegal immigrants.
Florida is rushing to enforce new immigration laws. Here's what to know
Read full article: Florida is rushing to enforce new immigration laws. Here's what to knowAn architect of a controversial bid to fly migrants from Texas to a Massachusetts resort town in 2022 has been named to guide Florida's new state board of immigration enforcement.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Floridaโs attorney general
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis' former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Floridaโs attorney generalFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier, as the stateโs attorney general.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Floridaโs attorney general
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis' former chief of staff James Uthmeier sworn in as Floridaโs attorney generalFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis named his former chief of staff, James Uthmeier, as the stateโs attorney general.
โStay tuned:โ DeSantis wants to eliminate Florida property taxes. Could he pull it off?
Read full article: โStay tuned:โ DeSantis wants to eliminate Florida property taxes. Could he pull it off?Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appeared to put the stateโs property tax in his crosshairs this week after voicing his position on social media.
Gov. DeSantis calls for law enforcement, firefighter pay raises in next Florida budget
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis calls for law enforcement, firefighter pay raises in next Florida budgetFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis recommended pay raises for state law enforcement and firefighters during a news conference at a restaurant in St. Johns County.
Florida allocates nearly $300M for immigration enforcement. How the money will be spent
Read full article: Florida allocates nearly $300M for immigration enforcement. How the money will be spentA bill signed into law by Gov. Ron DeSantis Thursday will appropriate $298.8 million for immigration enforcement. A newly created State Board of Immigration Enforcement will get most of the money โ approximately $250.7 million.
Immigration advocates, Democrats say Floridaโs workforce will suffer under new laws
Read full article: Immigration advocates, Democrats say Floridaโs workforce will suffer under new lawsWith the recent passage of some of the most stringent illegal immigration enforcement laws, many undocumented immigrants may choose to stop showing up for work due to fear of being detained, which some say could impact Floridaโs economy.
Florida man is executed for the 1997 killing of a couple whose toddler witnessed the attack
Read full article: Florida man is executed for the 1997 killing of a couple whose toddler witnessed the attackA Florida man has been put to death for the 1997 killings of a husband and wife at a remote farm in an attack witnessed by the couple's toddler.
Volusia state attorney hands over fatal dog attack case to avoid conflict of interest
Read full article: Volusia state attorney hands over fatal dog attack case to avoid conflict of interestR.J. Larizza, state attorney for the 7th Judicial District of Florida, has voluntarily disqualified himself from the investigation and prosecution of a dog attack that killed a DeLand boy.
Florida lawmakers refile left-lane driving bill that DeSantis vetoed last year
Read full article: Florida lawmakers refile left-lane driving bill that DeSantis vetoed last yearA Southwest Florida lawmaker will try again to pass a bill that would ban cruising or โcampingโ in the left lane of a highway, the same bill Gov. Ron DeSantis vetoed last year.
Could Casey DeSantis and Byron Donalds face off in a Trump vs. DeSantis proxy battle for Florida governor?
Read full article: Could Casey DeSantis and Byron Donalds face off in a Trump vs. DeSantis proxy battle for Florida governor?Floridaโs First Lady, Casey DeSantis, is reportedly contemplating a bid for governor in 2026, spurred by encouragement from top Republican donors.
Florida budget vetoes eyed amid broader dispute
Read full article: Florida budget vetoes eyed amid broader disputeSpecial Florida House panels are teed up next week to scrutinize Gov. Ron DeSantisโ line-item budget vetoes, setting up possible overrides amid a dispute between the governor and Republican legislative leaders over immigration-enforcement plans.
โThey like it:โ Principal, some parents praise year-round school experiment in Florida
Read full article: โThey like it:โ Principal, some parents praise year-round school experiment in FloridaWyomina Park Elementary's nearly year-round calendar pilot program is showing promising results, with the school improving from a D to a C grade in less than a year.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuรฑez appointed interim president of FIU
Read full article: Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuรฑez appointed interim president of FIUFlorida International Universityโs Board of Trustees has appointed Florida Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuรฑez as its interim president, marking a major leadership transition at the institution.
Gov. DeSantis says Florida will use state law enforcement for immigration duties in agreement with DHS
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis says Florida will use state law enforcement for immigration duties in agreement with DHSGov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference to announce Florida Highway Patrol troopers could soon be trained and approved by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to perform immigration enforcement duties.
Potential Citizens Insurance rate hikes trimmed
Read full article: Potential Citizens Insurance rate hikes trimmedFlorida regulators have approved new rates for the stateโs Citizens Property Insurance Corp., with premiums for the most-common type of homeowners policy increasing by a statewide average of 6.6 percent.
Rep. Debbie Mayfield rips DeSantis in candidacy dispute
Read full article: Rep. Debbie Mayfield rips DeSantis in candidacy disputeRepublican state Rep. Debbie Mayfield of Melbourne lashed out Wednesday against Gov. Ron DeSantis after his administration blocked her from qualifying to run in a special election to replace outgoing Sen. Randy Fine.
Florida governor announces reductions to some homeowners, car insurance rates for 2025
Read full article: Florida governor announces reductions to some homeowners, car insurance rates for 2025Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces lower premiums for some customers of homeowners and car insurance providers, expected during 2025.
More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Hereโs the timing
Read full article: More lanes coming to I-4 in Polk, Osceola counties to help reduce congestion. Hereโs the timingConstruction work will ramp up along Interstate 4 in Polk and Osceola counties to add more lanes and reduce congestion, according to a press release from the Florida Department of Transportation.