DeSantis Continues to Champion his 'Family First' Agenda in Florida

DeSantis Continues to Champion his 'Family First' Agenda in Florida

Javier Manjarres
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April 3, 2022
While the Florida First agenda that Gov. Ron DeSantis has put forth since taking office has catapulted the state’s profile across the nation, the Family First initiative, which includes his Parental Rights in Education law, he has also championed has set Florida apart from the other states. Like many other dads, including myself, Gov. DeSantis, […]
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DeSantis Announces 'Sweet Florida' New Song

DeSantis Announces 'Sweet Florida' New Song

Jim McCool
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April 1, 2022
Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) has announced the release of "Sweet Florida" from Florida natives Johnny Van Zant and Donnie Van Zant, who co-wrote and released their new single. The Florida governor appeared on Fox News this morning to comment on the new song that he appeared pleased with,  "For them to do this is really, […]
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DeSantis Teases Revoking Disney's Self-governing Status

DeSantis Teases Revoking Disney's Self-governing Status

Jim McCool
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April 1, 2022
Disney and the state of Florida have been in an unprecedented standoff that could lead to detrimental changes for Disney.  Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) recently teased the idea of revoking Disney's special privileges to self-govern in the state of Florida. A 55-year-old law permits the Disney company to govern itself on the company's property in […]
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Donalds Says Democrat Response to DeSantis's Parental Rights law is 'Dumb'

Donalds Says Democrat Response to DeSantis's Parental Rights law is 'Dumb'

Javier Manjarres
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March 31, 2022
WASHINGTON—Florida Rep. Bryon Donalds sat down with The Floridian to talk about Gov. Ron DeSantis’s recently signed Parental Rights in Education law that Progressive Democrats have dubbed the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill. Rep. Donald believes that the bill was the “right thing to do” and that “the Democrat response is dumb,” adding that the “rank […]
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DeSantis Enjoys 58.8% Job Approval Rating, Crushing Filed of Democratic Challengers

DeSantis Enjoys 58.8% Job Approval Rating, Crushing Filed of Democratic Challengers

Javier Manjarres
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March 30, 2022
Florida Democratic hearts just sank as a new St. Leo University Poll of  500 voters shows that Gov. Ron DeSantis has a combined job approval rating of 58.8%. This is crushing news for Florida Democrats. “Governor DeSantis is benefitting from a strong economy and a lack of COVID cases in the state over the past […]
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Rubio Team Slams ‘Disturbing’ Demings Supporter

Rubio Team Slams ‘Disturbing’ Demings Supporter

Daniel Molina
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March 29, 2022
The Rubio team is now questioning Demings’ welcomed support of Amy Siskind “disturbing.”
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DeSantis Decries 'Hollywoke'

DeSantis Decries 'Hollywoke'

Daniel Molina
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March 28, 2022
Some lawmakers were unimpressed with Oscar Sunday, and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R), who’s been a sharp critic of celebrities, decried “Hollywoke.”
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Democrats Denounce Don’t Say Gay Bill Signing

Democrats Denounce Don’t Say Gay Bill Signing

Daniel Molina
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March 28, 2022
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) has signed the controversial Don’t Say Gay bill, which has incited the ire of Democrats and organizations.
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Controversial Bill Could Face Lawsuit

Controversial Bill Could Face Lawsuit

News Service of Florida
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March 28, 2022
LGBTQ-advocacy groups and federal education officials Monday condemned Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a bill that will bar instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in early school grades, with one organization pledging to file a lawsuit. In part, the measure (HB 1557) will prohibit instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through […]
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DeSantis Calls On Biden to 'Unleash American energy'

DeSantis Calls On Biden to 'Unleash American energy'

Jackson Bakich
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March 28, 2022
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) called on President Joe Biden (D) to “Unleash American energy today!” This comes after the President used emergency war powers to increase the production of batteries for electric cars. In the past, DeSantis has taken multiple jabs towards the president about natural resources. Specifically, going to leaders of socialist and terror-sponsoring […]
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DeSantis Signs Controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill

DeSantis Signs Controversial Parental Rights in Education Bill

Javier Manjarres
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March 28, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed the controversial Parental Rights in Education bill into law during a press conference in Holly Hill, Florida. "In Florida, we not only know that parents have a right to be involved, we insist that parents have a right to be involved," said DeSantis Flanked by Speaker Chris Sprowls, Rep. […]
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Ron DeSantis Re-election Unanimously Backed by FL GOP

Ron DeSantis Re-election Unanimously Backed by FL GOP

Jim McCool
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March 28, 2022
With election season just over the horizon, the Republican Party of Florida is set to roll out a list of endorsements for major state-wide candidates who are seeking re-election, including Governor DeSantis (R-FL) who was unanimously backed by the FL GOP. In a Tweet over the weekend, Chair of Chairs Evan Power of the Florida […]
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DeSantis Signs Bill Limiting Restraints Against Students

DeSantis Signs Bill Limiting Restraints Against Students

Daniel Molina
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March 27, 2022
Over the weekend, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) signed into law a bill that would limit the use of physical restraints against students.
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Clowdus Backs DeSantis, Condemns False 'Don't Say Gay' Media Narrative

Clowdus Backs DeSantis, Condemns False 'Don't Say Gay' Media Narrative

Javier Manjarres
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March 25, 2022
Conservative Republican and Florida First candidate Brian Clowdus, who is running for the Florida House of Representatives in District 6 this election cycle, has come out swinging in support of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s Florida First, Family First legislative agenda.
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DeSantis Accuses NCAA of Trying to Destroy Women's Athletics

DeSantis Accuses NCAA of Trying to Destroy Women's Athletics

Javier Manjarres
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March 22, 2022
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has just peeled the scab off of the wound the Transgender community had suffered when he signed into law a bill banning Transgendered men from competing in women’s sports, and has now taken aim at the NCAA for allowing Transgendered women to compete against actual women. Gov. DeSantis has just introduced […]
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Sabatini Calls for Emergency Session for Constitutional Carry

Sabatini Calls for Emergency Session for Constitutional Carry

Jim McCool
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March 22, 2022
State Rep. Anthony Sabatini (R-32) has called for an emergency legislative session in Florida over passing Constitutional Carry. Gun rights advocate, Rep. Sabatini has made many attempts to revolutionize gun laws in the state of Florida, but his efforts have failed in the Republican-controlled Florida legislature. It is important to note that Sabatini did not […]
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Financial Literacy Bill Sent to DeSantis

Financial Literacy Bill Sent to DeSantis

News Service of Florida
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March 21, 2022
The Legislature on Monday formally sent a bill to Gov. Ron DeSantis that would add a financial literacy course as a graduation requirement for high-school students. The measure (SB 1054) was unanimously approved during the 2022 legislative session, which ended last week. Students entering high-school in the 2023-2024 academic year would be required to take […]
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Nikki Fried Smears DeSantis in Pre-Written Speech

Nikki Fried Smears DeSantis in Pre-Written Speech

Jim McCool
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March 21, 2022
This week, Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried (D-FL) appeared at what seems to be a faith-based event where she smeared Governor DeSantis (R-FL) in a pre-written speech. Commissioner Nikki Fried has casted herself as the progressive choice for Democrats to run against incumbent Governor DeSantis this November.  This has led the gubernatorial hopeful to make some […]
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