Ron DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Chairwoman of the Democratic Party Nikki Fried torched Governor Ron DeSantis' praise of Florida's low unemployment rate, urging the Governor to not "take credit" for the achievement and to refocus on lowering inflation-spiked costs. "Instead of trying to take credit for our country’s low unemployment, the Governor should focus on finding long-term solutions to […]

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Friday morning Governor Ron DeSantis nominated his long-time aide and Budget Director to become the next Executive Director of the State Board of Administration, which oversees Florida's struggling pension plans. Chris Spencer, the Director of Policy and Budget for the Governor, will go before the State Board of Administration's (SBA) trustees—Attorney General Ashley Moody, […]

Governor DeSantis shared that Florida continues to highlight its low unemployment rate.

TALLAHASSEE, FL—The Florida Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Seminole Gaming Compact Thursday morning, allowing the Seminole Tribe to continue online sports betting. “This is a major victory for the people of the State of Florida, who can count on billions of dollars over the coming years to fund important state needs,” Seminole Tribe […]

BONITA SPRINGS, FL—Thursday afternoon Governor Ron DeSantis signed a series of healthcare-oriented bills as part of Florida's "Live Healthy" package, designed to broaden healthcare access and increase Florida's dwindling medical workforce. Live Healthy, an initiative comprised of two Republican-led bills, was spearheaded by Senate President Kathleen Passidomo through and out of the Legislature. "We are […]

This week, Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed HB 1365, a bill aimed to address homelessness and to clean up Florida's streets. This legislation will mandate that homeless individuals receive the mental health and drug addiction services they need while residing in a designated location off our public streets, prioritizing public safety. "Florida will not allow homeless […]

MIAMI BEACH, FL—After Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told reporters he didn't anticipate campaigning for former President Donald Trump leading up to the 2024 election, the Trump team has fired back, swiping at the Governor's failed presidential bid. "Ron really shouldn't flatter himself by assuming we'd want him on the campaign trail," Trump's campaign spokesman, Steven […]

Florida Democratic Party (FDP) Chair Nikki Fried held a press conference following yesterday’s election results throughout the state of Florida. Fried reported that it was a big win for Democrats in the Sunshine State and a bad night for former President Donald Trump (R) and Republicans alike. “So, what we saw last night: Donald Trump […]

MIAMI BEACH, FL—At a Wednesday morning press conference, Florida Governor DeSantis responded to Republicans overtaking local elections, telling reporters Democrats nixed their Primary because they feared Biden would be embarrassed. On Tuesday, Republicans went to the polls to vote in the Presidential Primary, despite Donald Trump already having won the party's nomination. Democrats, however, opted […]

MIAMI BEACH, FL—Florida Governor DeSantis kicked off Wednesday morning with a bang, first by signing a bill creating locally-funded homeless camps, then by smashing a dinner plate at the podium. "We have to govern this state and our communities with an eye toward what's in the best interest of the law-abiding citizen," DeSantis said at […]

Republicans are dominating election turnout in counties holding elections alongside presidential primary.

TALLAHASSEE, FL—Gov. Ron DeSantis has just received 15 new bills to be signed into law, including a controversial workers' union measure and new requirements for prospective Florida State Guardsmen. Propelled through and out of the legislature by Republican Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, SB 1746 alters a union dues law passed last year—also sponsored by Ingoglia. Both […]

WAKULLA, FL—Wakulla Springs, the largest underground cave system in America, will be saved from an oil company's plan to build a 16-pump gas station over the freshwater territory. One of the world's largest and deepest freshwater springs, Wakulla's crystal clear waters are home to manatees, alligators, turtles, and...a gas station? Not anymore, thanks to the […]

MIAMI, FL—After Miami Beach officials imposed a crackdown curfew on spring breakers visiting South Florida, South Beach nightclubs tried—and failed—to have the curfew overturned. Last year, Miami Beach was home to two fatal shootings during spring break, prompting Gov. DeSantis' decision this year to deploy law enforcement to combat "lawlessness" from unruly college kids, causing Miami […]

MIAMI, FL—47 Americans trapped in the perilous Caribbean isle of Haiti returned to the United States last night, though fears of other stuck citizens, gang violence, and surges in immigration plague discussions on how to address the Haiti situation. On February 29, violence broke out in Haiti. Gangs began to target airports and shipping ports […]

The Florida Legislature is poised to send a legislative measure concerning the regulation of single-use (disposable) vape products to Governor Ron DeSantis’ (R-FL) desk. HB 1007 – Nicotine Products and Dispensing Devices – passed both chambers significantly different than the legislation’s original language, but it could be argued that the end goal was still reached: […]

With illegal immigration concerns teaching the tipping point, Governor DeSantis is responding with three bills meant to curb the situation.

TALLAHASSEE, FL—In a rare break from Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, the Republican-led Senate has refused to confirm DeSantis-ally and Moms for Liberty co-founder, Tina Descovich, to the state ethics commission due to an unnamed Senator's concern of "lobbying the Legislature". Moms for Liberty is considered a right-wing, parental rights advocacy group that Descovich proudly co-founded […]