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 unveiled a statue of President James Madison at the Madison County Courthouse as part of America's upcoming 250th birthday during a press conference in Madison County this week. “We honor President James Madison for his integral role in the founding of our nation and the American acquisition of Florida,” DeSantis said in […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis quipped that mass illegal migrant deportations shouldn't take an "OJ Simpson trial" in response to reports that the state of Florida and the Trump administration will close down Alligator Alcatraz in the near future. "I don't think you wanna go start releasing people back into our communities, but I don't think that […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis ripped a state judge for releasing a convicted child sex predator while speaking at a press conference in Titusville this week. "Why would you do anything other than throw the book at those people?" DeSantis questioned. "I don't get why you would release someone on bond pending sentencing, giving them a chance […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that statewide drug-related deaths dropped by 19% from January to June 2025, as well as specific drops for opioids and fentanyl, as Florida continues to tackle the epidemic, while speaking at a press conference in Titusville this week. The Intermin Drugs Identified in Deceased Persons Report from the Florida Medical Examiner's […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills aimed at strengthening animal welfare protections and consumer safeguards for pet adoptions during a press conference at the Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Loxahatchee this week. “Florida has become a leader in protecting animals and holding accountable those who harm them. Today, we built on that record with new […]
In a social media post, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier urged the House Legislature to impeach Tallahassee Judge Tiffany Baker after revoking bond for the alleged killer of 5-year-old Melissa "Missy" Mogle in May 2025. Daniel Spencer, Mogle's stepfather, was let out on bond by Baker despite a conviction and awaited sentencing for trying to […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the 2026 Gulf red snapper season will extend to a record-breaking 140 days at a press conference in Fort Myers this week. The Gulf red snapper season will run in two phases. May 22 to July 31 Sept. 1 to Oct. 4, followed by three and two-day weekends through the end […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has approved Florida's exempted fishing permit, allowing it to control Atlantic red snapper management beginning this year. The plan will allow a 39-day recreational season for fishermen and for-hire operators in the Atlantic waters. Florida had the same number of days for its Gulf […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill creating new regulations for artificial intelligence (AI) hyperscale data centers, including protections for ratepayers, during a press conference in Lakeland this week. The bill (SB 484) also includes protections for the environment. "These are much-needed protections for taxpayers and our natural resources,” Gov. DeSantis said in a statement. […]
The state of Florida is reportedly in conversation with the Trump administration to close down U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) detention center “Alligator Alcatraz,” according to a report from The New York Times (The Times). Talks between the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the state began after the agency deemed the migrant detention […]
The Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) praised the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida for ruling this week that House Bill 1205's Election Integrity Reforms to Florida’s Citizen Initiative Constitutional Amendment Process were constitutional. HB 1205, passed during the 2025 Legislative Session and later signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, intended to safeguard […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to provide for the decertification of partisan teacher unions while speaking during a press conference at Fort Myers High School this week. "You should not have these entities operating if they do not have support from the people they purport to represent," DeSantis said. The bill (SB 1296) also […]
FireWatch Magazine, a veteran-owned publication out of Tampa, announced its endorsement of Lt. Gov. Jay Collins for Florida governor by praising his leadership as a public servant through a release this week. “This is not the time for experimentation or political ambition,” FireWatch CEO Sarah Williams said. “This is the time for proven leadership. Jay […]
Congressman and Florida gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds (R-FL) praised Gov. Ron DeSantis for moving forward with plans to redraw the state's congressional makeup while speaking to reporters on Wednesday. "The governor has done the right thing on behalf of the people of Florida," Donalds said. "I think the maps are representative of the political framework […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized House Speaker Danny "Daniel" Perez (R-Miami) and members of the House Legislature for not filing any bills related to artificial intelligence regulations and expanded vaccine exemptions in a social media post this week. "Voters elected Republicans to protect freedom against both the Big Tech cartel and the medical industrial complex. Yet, […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a statue of President Calvin Coolidge at Bok Tower Gardens as part of America’s upcoming 250th birthday during a press conference in Lake Wales this week. "Coolidge governed as a constitutionalist, eliminated debt, balanced the budget, reduced taxes, and promoted a unified American civic tradition and culture," DeSantis said. He praised […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the designation of Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport in honor of former Florida State (FSU) football coach Bobby Bowden as part of a sweeping transportation bill while speaking in Tallahassee this week. “Bobby Bowden-Tallahassee International Airport is now official,” Governor DeSantis said. “Coach Bowden was a college football legend, and it is […]
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced all federally funded contracts for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir project have been executed five years ahead of schedule while speaking at a press conference joined by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in South Bay this week. The completion of the EAA Reservoir is scheduled for 2029. "This milestone […]
