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!
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced that the State of Florida is “fighting back” against President Joe Biden (D) and his political infrastructure agenda by self-funding its transportation improvements. With less help from the federal government, Gov. DeSantis’ office stated that these projects are “fully funded and ahead of schedule” and will add capacity to the […]
AUBURNDALE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis said he vetoed $32 million from the state's budget because he doesn't want money going toward things the government can't control, such as the "sexual" and "inappropriate" Fringe Festival. "This is money that would go and—we didn't have control over how it was being given, so you have your tax dollars […]
AUBURNDALE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced his latest attack on "wokeness" Thursday morning with the Florida Department of Transportation's new website: roadsarenotforpolitics.com. "I'm pleased to announce that today, to make clear where Florida stands, the Florida Department of Transportation is launching a dedicated portal that will highlight for folks the politicization of the Biden transportation department […]
Investigative journalist Laura Loomer has called out Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) and the U.S. Coast Guard for not apprehending a Haitian migrant sailboat allegedly carrying over 100 passengers that appeared on the shores of Key West, Florida. “How did [the U.S. Coast Guard] not detect this massive migrant boat in Key West this morning? Ron […]
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL), Evan Power, and the Republican Party of Florida (RPOF) are catching some criticism from some Republicans around the state. Some Republicans have not been able to join their county executive committee because they are already a member of other organizations that have been deemed “in violation of the restrictions on the […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—A new, pro-Biden Supreme Court ruling dealing with the federal government allegedly censoring conservatives online may bode poorly for Governor Ron DeSantis in a soon-to-be-decided Florida case, in which he's argued that his 2021 law banning social media companies from taking down conservative posts is valid and necessary. Social media companies disagree. And, based […]
MIAMI, FL—Angelica Pacheco tried and failed three times to win a Hialeah City Council seat, though her fourth try seemed to be the charm when she succeeded in November. Until the FBI arrested her. Now, Governor Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order indefinitely suspending the embattled councilwoman, accused of falsely billing insurers millions of […]
UMATILLA, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis claimed that a terrorist attack on the United States is bound to happen, prompted by the millions of illegal immigrants that have crossed the Southern border in recent years. "You've had 10, 11 million [immigrants] come in illegally since 2019...what are the odds that there will end up being a terror […]
MIAMI, FL—Though the Surfside condominium that collapsed and killed 98 people was demolished mere days later, Governor Ron DeSantis made sure that the tragedy's memory does not meet a similar fate...nor will it ever be repeated. "Three years ago, we lost 98 lives in the Champlain Towers tragedy in Surfside," DeSantis posted on X. "Today, […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis touted Florida's Gross Domestic Product growth Friday morning, announcing that the Sunshine State's growth has doubled the national rate over the last five years. "With yet another major economic milestone like this, Florida demonstrates to the nation that leadership matters,” said Governor Ron DeSantis in a press release. “Our responsible governance […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Supreme Court has solved the years-long debate over the definition of "riot" in Governor Ron DeSantis' controversially monikered "anti-riot" law, deciding that people who are present at a violent protest—but don't participate in the violence—cannot be charged as rioters. In other words, they're taking the Governor's side—at least in terms of his […]
MARATHON, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis announced a Florida-man-style package on Wednesday morning, touting a day of lobster-catching just for Florida residents plus increased prizes for lionfish capturers and $5 million for artificial reefs. Spiny lobsters are one of the largest crustaceans in the Caribbean Sea and a South Florida delicacy. However, their declining populations have led […]
MIAMI, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed three healthcare bills into law Tuesday at Nicklaus Children's Hospital, designed to expand certain insurance coverages and increase funding for cancer and rare disease research. "[Healthcare budget items] as well as the legislation I will sign here today will have a positive impact on the health...of our children," DeSantis said, […]
HOLLYWOOD, FL—Amidst severe South Florida flooding, Sunshine State officials estimate between 100 and 500 Hollywood homes have been affected—an occurrence empowering DeSantis critics who slammed him for his so-called "Don't Say Climate Change" bill. Beginning Tuesday, a four-day torrent of unrelenting rainfall caused waist-deep waters and canceled flights. A day later, Governor DeSantis declared a […]
HOLLYWOOD, FL—While discussing Russian warships hovering off the Cuban coast, Governor Ron DeSantis blasted President Joe Biden's foreign policy "weakness" and alleged personal "confusion" Friday morning—insisting that strength is the only way to keep the Russians at bay. "Under this administration, they've put out a posture of weakness that's invited more aggressive actions from our […]
14 U.S. Representatives from the state of Florida alongside Senators Rick Scott (R) and Marco Rubio (R) appear on a list provided by a Ukrainian NGO – the Data Journalism Agency – named, “From Trumpists to Communists. The Forces in the U.S. impeding aid to Ukraine and how they do it.” Investigative journalist Laura Loomer […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—Governor Ron DeSantis signed the 2024-2025 budget totaling $116.5 billion Wednesday afternoon, and with it sent out his 16-page list of projects amounting to almost $1 billion that didn't cut it. According to the official document, DeSantis is removing $949,611,399 in budget items, $766,287,757 of which is general revenue while the remainder is trust […]
TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a hearteningly bipartisan move, Florida congressmen are snickering at Governor Ron DeSantis's recent claim that hamburgers are healthier than veggie burgers at a Future Farmers of America event. "I think all of those things are delicious. Beef is good, veggies are good, chicken is good," Democratic Congressman Jared Moskowitz told The Floridian. "Perhaps […]
