Ron DeSantis

Palm Beach International Airport (PBI) has officially been renamed to Donald J. Trump International Airport. Eric Trump celebrated the airport’s new designation, affirming that “there is no person who has done more for Florida and our country, and no one more deserving of this incredible honor,” than his father. At 5:01 a.m. EST, Trump Force One, […]

A federal appeals court struck down parts of Florida’s “Stop the Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees (WOKE) Act,” deeming the law’s effort to censor public higher-education instruction a violation of the First Amendment. The 2-1 decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit upheld a district court’s preliminary injunction against the bill, calling […]

Former Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum has been arrested in Alabama for drug possession. The embattled politician, who served as the Mayor of Tallahassee from 2014 to 2018 before setting his sights on the governor's mansion, was arrested last week on drug offenses. On Thursday, July 2, 2026, Gillum was booked in the Baldwin County […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the implementation allowing Florida law enforcement to identify several domestic and foreign terrorist organizations, including Tren De Aragua, a violent Latin American street gang with cells in the United States, while speaking at a press conference in Tampa this week. In relation, the Florida Legislature passed a bill creating a legal structure […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis and several Republican leaders criticized a U.S. Supreme Court (SCOTUS) ruling upholding birthright citizenship through posts on social media following the decision. "This was not a decision on procedural grounds (i.e., POTUS can’t do this through executive order but Congress could legislate it); it is a substantive decision that says the 14th […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Abraham Lincoln in The Villages as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday while speaking at a press conference this week. "This is a guy of very humble beginnings. I mean, he was born on the outskirts of society in many ways in Kentucky, of course, grew up […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $117.6 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026-27 which includes $1.56 billion for boosting teacher pay, $665 million for Everglades restoration, $127.5 million for the Casey DeSantis Cancer Research Program and other cancer-related initiatives, and more while speaking at a press conference in Tampa this week. "If you just kept […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) for not having a scheduled gubernatorial debate, including at the party's upcoming Sunshine State Showdown, while taking questions at a press conference in Bradenton this week. "I think you should have debates. I think that that's important. This is a difficult state to get known […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis reacted after three New York Democratic congressional candidates backed by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, a self-described democratic socialist, won their primaries on Tuesday night while speaking at a press conference in Bradenton. The progressive candidates, Claire Valdez, Brad Lander, Darializa Avila Chevalier are all likely favorites to win their general […]

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officials announced that it has moved all detainees held in its Florida immigration detention center, which is known as “Alligator Alcatraz.” “As we enter into hurricane season, ICE and the state of Florida have moved illegal aliens from the soft sided facility. For the safety of the illegal alien […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed several pro-law enforcement and public safety bills, including the Jason Raynor Act, while speaking at a press conference in Winter Haven this week. Senate Bill 156 (Criminal Offenses Against Law Enforcement Officers and Other Personnel) The law, known as the Jason Raynor Act, mandates a life sentence without parole for any […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis detailed several preparations for Floridians to protect their families, homes, and businesses with the start of 2026 Atlantic hurricane season beginning this week while speaking at a press conference in Orlando. The governor's Five Steps to Hurricane Preparedness includes: Know Your Home, Know Your Zone - Floridians should know their home's risks and […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the success of a series of recent illegal immigration operations while speaking alongside Florida Department Law Enforcement (FDLE) officers at a press conference in Davie this week. Operation Sandhill Sentinel A joint operation involving Florida Highway Patrol, the Broward Sheriff's Office, Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Homeland Security Investigations, Florida National […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued a proclamation designating a homestead property tax legislative special session for state lawmakers beginning Monday, June 1, in Tallahassee while speaking at a press conference in Tampa. A property tax amendment, if passed with 60% approval by both the House and Senate, would also require 60% approval by Florida voters on […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis indicated he would be in favor of a gas tax holiday if the Florida Legislature agrees to it during the course of budget and tax discussions in special session. “If they put it in the tax package, I’ll happily sign it,” DeSantis said while taking questions at a press conference in Jacksonville […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to permit K-12 head coaches to use up to $15,000 personal funds to support their players with food and travel services, as well as physical therapy and rehabilitation needs while speaking at a press conference in Jacksonville this week. The bill is known as the Teddy Bridgewater Act. Teddy […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Rep. Jenna Persons-Mulicka (R-Fort Myers) as Lee County Supervisor of Elections this week. Persons-Mulicka takes over for Supervisor Tommy Doyle, who announced his retirement after serving nine years in the position. Rep. Persons-Mulicka is a founding partner and attorney at Strayhorn Persons-Mulicka in Fort Myers. The law firm has […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill expanding the state's school guardian program to permit school faculty and staff to carry concealed firearms at public colleges and universities. Moreover, the bill (HB 757) requires Florida sheriffs to assist in the implementation of the program. "It's going to make our state colleges safer than they already are," […]