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Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Praises & Signs Three Bills for Healthcare Innovation & Cancer Treatment

Earlier today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis highlighted substantial investments in both pediatric and cancer care and signed three bills furthering health care innovation, health...

Florida DailyJune 18, 2024

Election News

2026 Poll On Casey DeSantis for Governor and Florida U.S. Senate Race

A new survey by Florida Atlantic University (FAU) shows in a hypothetical matchup for the 2026 Florida Governor’s race in a GOP primary, 43%...

Ed DeanJune 18, 2024

Election News

Ron DeSantis Still Top Pick by Republicans for Trump’s Vice President Pick

On multiple occasions, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis emphasized that he has no interest in the role of Vice President for a potential second term...

Ed DeanJune 18, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Signs 12 Bills Into Law

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: HB 823 – North Okaloosa Fire District, Okaloosa County: Authorizes Board of Fire Commissioners of district...

Florida DailyJune 14, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Wasteful Spending Just Under $1 Billion

The state of Florida’s budget for this year is $116.5. Governor Ron DeSantis just signed it, which includes vetoes of around $950 million of...

Ed DeanJune 14, 2024

Florida Legal News

Ron DeSantis Makes Two Judicial Appointments

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced two judicial appointments: Robert Pickens III, of Welaka, to serve as Judge on the Seventh Judicial Circuit CourtPickens has...

Florida DailyJune 13, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Gov. DeSantis Vetoes Bill That Would have Banned Hemp

Hemp groups are praising Governor Ron DeSantis for vetoing legislation that critics say would have harmed Florida farmers. Florida Healthy Alternatives Association (FHAA) a...

Ed DeanJune 11, 2024

Abortion

Poll Finds Increasing Support for State Marijuana and Abortion Amendment

Over the last two months, several surveys have shown a lack of support for the marijuana and abortion amendments, but a recent poll may...

Ed DeanJune 10, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Florida Supreme Court Upholds DeSantis’ Suspension of State Attorney

Earlier today, Florida’s Supreme Court upheld Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Executive Order to suspend Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, who served in Florida’s Ninth Judicial...

Florida DailyJune 6, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

First Lady Casey DeSantis Unveils Hope Florida Resources for Law Enforcement

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, First Lady Casey DeSantis hosted a meeting with over 100 sheriffs, police chiefs, and other law enforcement officials from across the state...

Florida DailyJune 6, 2024

Business / Economy News

Homeowners in HOA’s Get Some Relief from Gov. DeSantis

Beginning July 1. homeowners who are members of a Homeowners Association (HOA) will find some restitution when it comes to their property rights Florida...

Ed DeanJune 5, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

DeSantis Reminds Florida Residents to Buy Hurricane Supplies During Tax Holiday

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Concurrent to the start of the 2024 hurricane season, Governor Ron DeSantis today urged residents to take advantage of the 14-day sales...

Florida DailyJune 4, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Signs Nine Bills

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the following bills: CS/HB 775 – Surrendered Infants: Florida’s “Safe Haven Law” allows parents who are either unwilling or unable to...

Florida DailyMay 30, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Receives 27 Bills from the Florida Legislature

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature: CS/HB 141 – Economic Development CS/CS/HB 1363 – Traffic...

Florida DailyMay 22, 2024

Crime News

Ron DeSantis Approves Additional Funds to Combat Human Trafficking

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved $4.9 million in the 2024–2025 budget to expand access to emergency beds for victims of human trafficking and provide...

Florida DailyMay 15, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Awards $2.3 Million Grant Funding to Cocoa and Jacksonville Military Communities

Earlier today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $2.3 million worth of grants for military communities on Florida’s eastern coast. Below is an official statement...

Florida DailyMay 13, 2024

Education News

Ron DeSantis Appoints New Members to University Boards

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of M. Carson Good to the Board of Governors of the State University System, and the appointment...

Florida DailyMay 9, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Receives 20 Bills from the Florida Legislature

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 22, 2024, to act on these bills....

Florida DailyMay 8, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Signs Bill for $1.07 Billion in Tax Relief

CAPE CANAVERAL – Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 7073, providing $1.07 billion in tax relief for Floridians this year. Below...

Florida DailyMay 7, 2024

Election News

Ron DeSantis Appoints Nina Ward as Bay County Supervisor of Elections

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Nina Ward of Panama City as Supervisor of Elections for Bay County. Ward is the Deputy Supervisor of Elections...

Florida DailyMay 6, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Ban Lab Grown Meat from Being Produced in Florida

Earlier today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation to prevent lab grown meat from being produced in the state of Florida. During a press...

Florida DailyMay 1, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Announces Record Investments in Services for Developmental Disabilities and Funding for The Els Center Of Excellence

Earlier today, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced the highest level of funding for direct services for people with unique abilities in Florida’s history, with...

Florida DailyApril 29, 2024

Governor Ron DeSantis

Governor DeSantis Slams House GOP Members Over Immigration

‘Pathetic” was the word that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis described House Republicans over their failure to include border security in a foreign aid package...

Ed DeanApril 25, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Strengthen Florida Infrastructure for Hurricane Defense

Earlier today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Florida House Bill 1029 (HB 1029) to improve the state’s infrastructure in areas regarding defense from hurricanes....

Florida DailyApril 24, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Receives Twenty Bills from the Florida Legislature

According to an official statement from the office of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, 20 bills were received from the Florida Legislature earlier today. Gov....

Florida DailyApril 22, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Announces $1.5 Billion for Everglades Restoration and Water Quality Improvements in Fiscal Year 2024–25

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Earlier Today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced his commitment to approving $1.5 billion included in the Fiscal Year 2024 –...

Florida DailyApril 22, 2024

Education News

Ron DeSantis Signs Bills to Allow Volunteer Chaplains, Mentors in Florida Schools

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed HB 1317 and HB 931. The two bills allow mentoring organizations (HB 1317) and volunteer chaplains (HB 931) on...

Florida DailyApril 19, 2024

Education News

Ron DeSantis Signs Bill Mandating Public Schools to Teach the Perilous History of Communism

Earlier today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held spoke to the media regarding his signature of SB 1264, which involves public education and the teaching...

Florida DailyApril 17, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Receives Twenty Nine Bills from the Florida Legislature

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until May 1, 2024, to act on...

Florida DailyApril 17, 2024

Election News

Ron DeSantis Appoints James Satcher as Manatee County Supervisor of Elections

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of James Satcher as Manatee County Supervisor of Elections. James Satcher Satcher, of Ellenton, is a Minister...

Florida DailyApril 14, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

Ron DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida’s Law Enforcement Officers

Earlier today, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a press conference to announce his signature of legislation involving the protection of law enforcement officers. Below...

Florida DailyApril 12, 2024

Florida Government & Politics

DeSantis Signs Five Pieces of Legislation to Protect Children from Predatory Grooming, Sexual Offenses

Below is an official statement from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed five pieces of legislation to enhance and create additional...

Florida DailyApril 10, 2024