Ron DeSantis
Along with up-to-date political coverage, The Floridian takes the opportunity to post about Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the legislation he signs into law, and the political maneuvering he does around the state and country. Read more here!
Gov. Ron DeSantis expressed optimism Republicans can still maintain control of Congress as the rise of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) and its policies become more engrained on American voters ahead of the November midterm. "This is a different midterm than the normal ones because yes, they're swings back and forth - you don't […]
The Florida Republican Party announced its endorsement of Amendments 1 and 3 Monday, which will appear on Floridians' ballots in the November midterms. Amendment 1 raises the state's rainy day fund cap from 10% to 25% of general revenue, requires annual deposits of up to $750 million until the fund is full and only lets […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $5,000 in bonuses after taxes to 1,500 new law enforcement officers as part of Florida's ongoing commitment to backing the blue while speaking at a press conference at the Pasco Sheriff's Office Training Facility in Land O' Lakes in Pasco County this week. The bonuses include 38 new officers in Pasco […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday while speaking at a press conference at the Tenoroc Shooting Range in Lakeland this week. The holiday began on Sept. 1 and will run through Dec. 31. "Florida will suspend the collection of sales tax on firearms, ammunition, a wide range of hunting, fishing, and […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Rep. Alex Rizo (R-Hialeah) for Florida's open Senate District 39 seat through a post on social media this week. "Happy to support Alex Rizo for Florida Senate, district 39," DeSantis wrote. "As a member of the FL House, Alex has worked hard to advance policies that have made […]
Several Florida lawmakers and Trump administration officials took to social media to celebrate the life of American conservative political activist Charlie Kirk amid the first anniversary of his death. The co-founder of the conservative student organization Turning Point USA was shot and killed on Sept. 10, 2025, during an event at Utah Valley University. White […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the completion of the C-23 Canal Estuary Discharge Diversion Project to divert harmful discharges, including algal blooms away from the St. Lucie Estuary and the Indian River lagoon while speaking at a press conference in Palm City this week. The project, which began in 2023, cost over $50 million to complete. […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his endorsement of Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL), Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Blaise Ingolia, and Florida Agricultural Commissioner Wilton Simpson while speaking at the Florida GOP Leadership Forum in Tampa this week. "I'm endorsing the slate here tonight, even Blaise Ingoglia, because […]
Florida’s Department of Transportation (FDOT) recently issued a statewide ban on automated license plate recognition (LPR) systems, including Flock Safety Cameras, on state roadways. “While Florida law limits the issuance of permits for LPR systems to law enforcement agencies, the recent exponential increase in deployments along our roadways, coupled with concerning reports of misuse, data […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced approximately $23.5 million in awards in investments to strengthen the state's defense workforce, military communities, and defense industrial base through several grant programs while speaking at a press conference in Jacksonville this week. The grants include the Florida Job Growth Grant Fund, the Florida Department of Transportation Spaceport Improvement Program, the […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis fired back at a reporter's question after a state grand jury found his administration “misappropriated” taxpayer money when it redirected $10 million from a $67 million Medicaid settlement into First Lady Casey DeSantis' Hope Florida Foundation. The governor snapped while speaking at a press conference in Lake City in Columbia County this […]
DeSantis Awards Nearly $15.5M in Infrastructure Improvements and Community Projects to North Florida
Gov. DeSantis announced nearly $15.5 million in infrastructure improvements and community development projects to twenty-two small and rural communities in North Florida while speaking at a press conference in Lake City in Columbia County today. The funding is part of the Small Cities Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and the Community Planning Technical Assistance (CPTA) […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of Lady Columbia as part of America's ongoing 250th birthday celebration while speaking at a press conference in Lake City in Columbia County. Lady Columbia derives from Christopher Columbus. An Italian explore and navigator, Columbus' 1492 voyage across the Atlantic Ocean opened European contact to the Americas and eventual […]
A state grand jury found the DeSantis administration “misappropriated” taxpayer money from a $67 million Medicaid settlement after $10 million from the agreement was “donated” to Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida charity. “Within days, the $10,000,000 was transferred to other organizations for political purposes because money was spent on a political campaign and […]
Governor Ron DeSantis announced the official rollout of the Coalition for Operational Readiness in Education, or CORE, at Florida International University Wednesday afternoon. According to the press release announcing the rollout, "CORE, a first-of-its-kind statewide initiative, will strengthen and modernize the emergency management industry through strategic partnerships with colleges, universities, training institutes, government agencies, and […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't a fan of automated license plate readers going up on traffic lights and utility poles across Florida roadways. He didn't mince his words when asked about the controversial technology during a press conference at Florida International University today. "I think these cameras, license plate readers, I think it's out of control," DeSantis said. […]
Country music icon and humanitarian hero Dolly Parton, 80, passed away on Aug. 25, 2026, “after bravely facing a brief battle with cancer.” The prolific singer-songwriter and philanthropist’s sudden death was widely recognized across the country, including the White House, the DeSantis administration, and several Florida lawmakers. Florida Senators React To Parton's Death “Anne and […]
Attorney General James Uthmeier recently announced two lawsuits against the operators of several popular online gambling sites for what he says is illegal gambling. He alleged the "sweepstakes" online casinos, operated by Stake and VGW, exploit loopholes in Florida's laws by using a dual-currency system where players can buy coin packages that can be cashed […]
