Ron DeSantis

In a recent interview with CBS News Miami’s “Facing South Florida with Jim DeFede,” Angie Nixon, the Democratic nominee for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat, asserted that she does not fully agree with the Democratic Socialists of America’s (DSA) policy agenda. “I think it’s really important to know that I don’t believe in everything the DSA […]

A federal judge in Orlando dismissed a lawsuit filed by Florida Rising Together that challenged Florida's "exact match" voter registration requirements, securing a major election integrity-related victory for the Florida Republican Party. The lawsuit challenged the Florida law requiring citizens to verify their identity if their details don't exactly match government databases. "This action seeks […]

"Today, Florida drew a line on terrorism," Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said in a video posted to X today. Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet voted to designate three groups as terrorist organizations under Florida law during a meeting this morning, including Antifa, the Muslim Brotherhood and CAIR, or the Council on America-Islamic […]

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Republican voters may not show up in November because the Republican Party's unlikely to pass the federal SAVE Act, speaking at a press conference on election integrity in Lake Worth Beach this week. "They may have a lot fewer Republicans after this election," DeSantis said. "That's the way things go, politics is […]

Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins says that only one name will make sure “to keep Florida free,” and that name is Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL). The Lt. Governor, who previously ran against Rep. Donalds for the Republican nomination for governor, is now the latest political figure to endorse the gubernatorial hopeful. The endorsement comes after Governor […]

The Florida Department of Education released guidelines for the use of artificial intelligence in K-12 schools and colleges across the state Wednesday. "Today, the Florida State Board of Education adopted new rules governing the use of artificial intelligence (AI) and educational technology in Florida’s school districts, charter school boards, and Florida College System institutions—creating one […]

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 […]

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) […]