Ron DeSantis

As the 2026 midterm elections approach, Republicans in Florida and across the country are positioning themselves for what will be a pivotal election cycle. With control of Congress, state legislatures, and governors' mansions at stake, three major factors stand out as crucial for Republican strategists and voters alike: redistricting battles, economic conditions, and the future […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis is already looking ahead to what could potentially be the biggest college football game in the state of Florida in more than a decade. With the Miami Hurricanes beating the Florida Gators 26-7 and on a bye this week, and Florida State with one more game this week against Virginia, the two […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the opening of Italian-based Leonardo Helicopters, a leading manufacturer of both military and civil helicopters, while speaking in Northwest Florida this week. The governor credited his relationship with Leonardo Helicopters, including Clyde Woltman, CEO of the company's U.S. Operations, for helping bring the manufacturer to Whiting Aviation Park in Milton. DeSantis […]

The New College of Florida announced it will commission a statue in memory of conservative activist Charlie Kirk to "honor his legacy and incredible work" following his assassination at Utah Valley University last week. According to a post by the school, Kirk's statute will be privately funded by community leaders and "stand on campus as […]

Tracy Caruso is taking her name out of consideration for House District 87, she announced this week. Caruso was looking to replace her husband, Mike Caruso, in a to-be-determined HD 87 Special Election. “When Mike was first elected, I chose to live in Tallahassee with him—a choice many spouses don’t make,” Tracy said in a statement […]

Florida Republicans and Democrats remembered the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks on Thursday. The attack killed 2,977 victims and led the United States into the War on Terror over the next two decades. "We enter today solemn, knowing the world holds so much pain. Yet 9/11 reminds us of the day America stood […]

President Donald Trump, along with numerous Florida elected officials, reacted to the death of conservative commentator and founder of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk after he was shot and killed during an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday. In honor of Charlie Kirk, President Trump is ordering all American flags throughout the U.S. to […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated a state appeals court's ruling that a Florida law banning the open carry of firearms is unconstitutional. The decision was announced by Judge Stephanie Ray of the First District Court, who authored the opinion, along with Lori Rowe and M. Kemmerly Thomas, on Wednesday. "This decision aligns state policy with my […]

On September 3rd, Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo announced that the Florida Department of Health would take steps to eliminate the current mandates on vaccines statewide.

Florida Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D) and all of Florida’s Congressional Democrats called on Governor Ron DeSantis to reverse the state’s recently updated vaccination policies. Last week, Governor DeSantis unveiled a revision to Florida’s vaccination policy plan that aims to eliminate state-mandated vaccinations. Florida’s House Republicans were invited to sign on to the request, which […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis celebrated after Florida was ranked number one in “Education Freedom” for the fourth year in a row by the Heritage Foundation. The honor, released last week, praised Florida for having an expansion of school choice and support of parental rights in taking the top spot again. “In Florida, we are committed to […]

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis has pledged to place a constitutional amendment on the November 2026 ballot that would eliminate property taxes on personal homes in Florida. The proposed amendment, which would require approval by at least 60% of voters, could make Florida the first state in the country to eliminate property taxes on […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a Second Amendment sales tax holiday during a press conference in Tampa on Monday. The holiday will run from Sept. 8 through Dec. 31st, and include items such as guns and ammunition tax-free.

The 2026 Republican primary election in Florida is on track to be one of the most contentious political contests in recent history, as the divisive 2024 Republican presidential election between Governor Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump has left a lasting impact on Republicans ahead of the upcoming midterm election.

TALLAHASSEE—Florida Senate President Ben Albritton used his hefty political war chest to dissuade Lieutenant Gov. Jay Collins from jumping into the 2026 race for agriculture commissioner, according to two Republicans familiar with the matter. When Albritton caught wind earlier this year that Collins was considering a bid for the Cabinet position –which Albritton has long […]

After the Texas state legislature voted on and passed a measure to redraw congressional lines, Governor Ron DeSantis and the state Republican lawmakers are now seriously considering following the Lone Star State's redistricting lead. Gov. DeSantis recently expressed his support for a mid-census redraw of the congressional lines because he feels that Florida was cheated […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida's chief financial officer announced investigative subpoenas on Wednesday for Orange County employees accused of covering up taxpayer spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. CFO Blaise Ingoglia urged Orange County employees not to lie to his DOGE task force as questioning ramps up, threatening at an Orlando press conference to […]

When undocumented truck driver Harjinder Singh killed three Floridians in a traffic accident, highway troopers didn't immediately arrest him because they didn't have probable cause, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday. Florida Highway Patrol had to conduct an investigation to determine what actually occurred because all of the witnesses were dead, DeSantis said at a Tampa […]