Governor of Florida since 2019
New Florida Law Prepares Students to 'Withstand' Communist Indoctrination: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that strengthens education standards ...
newsweek.com/new-florida-law-prepares-students-withstand-communist-indoctrination-1891469
Ron DeSantis signs bill restricting challenges to books in public schools: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill to restrict challenges to books in school libraries ...
nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/desantis-signs-bill-restricting-challenges-books-public-schools-rcna148169
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
State may put onus on Florida educators to police ‘frivolous’ book challenges
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287722720.html
DeSantis appointees to blame for chaos in Broward schools leadership | Opinion: Broward Democratic Party State Committeeman Alfredo Olvera writes that a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/desantis-appointees-to-blame-for-chaos-in-broward-schools-leadership-opinion/
DeSantis signs bills targeting civilian review boards, recording police up close: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills limiting police civilian review boards and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-bills-targeting-civilian-review-boards-recording-police-up-close/
DeSantis Signs Florida Bill Blocking Local Heat Safety Rules For Workers: “Someone is going to die as a result of this legislation,” said one worker.
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-signs-florida-heat-bill_n_65fdbe00e4b07c954d55a297
Dozens of migrants unexpectedly flown to Martha’s Vineyard can sue the transport company, federal judge rules
cnn.com/2024/04/03/us/migrants-marthas-vineyard-texas-boston/
Quick Glance: Migrants Allowed to Sue Charter Flight Company
- Lawyers can sue the charter flight company that transported migrants to Martha's Vineyard two years ago.
- The 50 Venezuelans were promised work and housing opportunities after being flown from Texas to Massachusetts.
- The lawsuit can proceed against Florida-based Vertol Systems Co. for targeting the plaintiffs due to their Latinx background.
- The ruling was seen as a victory in holding private companies accountable for assisting in violating immigrant rights.
Will voters in 2024 election be swayed by culture war issues?: Anti-trans legislation, CRT and DEI have made headlines in recent years.
abcnews.go.com/Politics/voters-2024-election-swayed-culture-war-issues/story
Surge in Haitian migrants hasn’t hit Florida shores, so far. What happened?: The predictions were dire: Florida was on the verge of experiencing an onslaught of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/13/surge-in-haitian-migrants-hasnt-hit-florida-shores-so-far-what-happened/
Pro-police laws signed by DeSantis cast a shadow on Florida’s open government tradition | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article287810470.html
Editorial: Stifling transparency will damage trust between police, community: Trust flourishes in sunlight. Public oversight by civilians who aren’t part of ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/18/editorial-stifling-transparency-will-damage-trust-between-police-community/
Federal appeals court grants delay in DeSantis, Disney legal battle: A federal appeals court granted The Walt Disney Co. a two-month delay on Monday in its legal ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/08/federal-appeals-court-grants-delay-in-desantis-disney-legal-battle/
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando’s Regina Hill following felony indictment: Gov. Ron DeSantis formally suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill Monday ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/01/gov-ron-desantis-suspends-orlandos-regina-hill-following-felony-indictment/
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill Wednesday that puts criminal penalties on alleged squatters.
The new law comes on the heels of a rampant squatter ... Show more abcnews.go.com/US/rise-homeowners-squatters-incidents-prompts-action-lawmakers/story
Quick Glance: Surge in Homeowners vs. Squatters Incidents Spurs Legislative Action
- Patti Peeples was surprised to find squatters illegally living in her empty property.
- Laws regarding squatting make it challenging for property owners to address the issue swiftly.
- Homeowners across the country are facing similar problems with squatters.
- Florida has enacted a law cracking down on illegal squatting.
Settlement reached in lawsuit between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis allies and Disney
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/disney-desantis-allies-reach-settlement-disney-district-control-rcna145289
DeSantis signs Florida ban on kids using social media. Legal challenge is expected
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287064320.html
DeSantis Signs One Of The Country's Strictest Bans On Kids' Social Media Use: The sweeping new law is expected to face First Amendment challenges in court.
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-florida-children-social-media-ban_n_6601c0ffe4b059750143ed48
Federal Court Rules Racist Florida Voting Map Backed by DeSantis Can Remain for 2024 Election
commondreams.org/news/florida-congressional-map-court
Florida homeless to be banned from sleeping in public spaces under DeSantis-backed law
apnews.com/article/homeless-florida-desantis-public-spaces-ban-f28a77bf5e445a5c26741cc9400fe40f
Quick Glance: New Law Prohibits Homeless Individuals from Sleeping in Public Places
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill aimed at prohibiting homeless individuals from sleeping in public places.
- Commencing on October 1, the law will forbid cities and counties from permitting individuals to sleep on public property unless specific criteria established by the Florida Department of Children and Families are met.
- An annual report from the Florida Council on Homelessness revealed a 9% increase in homelessness rates in Florida over the past five years.
- Critics of the legislation argue that it places local governments in a position where they may end up criminalizing homelessness instead of offering clear solutions to assist those in need.
DeSantis administration flies Americans out of Haiti to Sanford: Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday announced the first of many expected flights evacuating ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/20/desantis-adminstration-flies-americans-out-of-haiti-to-sanford/
Florida Homeowners Warned About Taking Squatters to Court: A Florida sheriff warned homeowners about a common solution to squatters in their homes.
newsweek.com/florida-homeowners-warned-about-taking-squatters-court-1885537
Court rules Florida's 'stop woke' law restricting business diversity training is unconstitutional
pbs.org/newshour/politics/court-rules-floridas-stop-woke-law-restricting-business-diversity-training-is-unconstitutional
Quick Glance: Fl. Law 'Stop Woke Act' Blocked by Court Decision
- A federal appeals court decision on Monday prevented the enforcement of a law in Florida, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, that limits how private companies can teach diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- According to a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the 'Stop Woke Act' exceeds the boundaries of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in its efforts to regulate workplace trainings related to race, color, gender, and national origin.
- Julia Friedland, a spokeswoman for DeSantis, stated in a release on Tuesday that the governor's office is 'considering all options for future appeals.'
- The 'Stop Woke Act' was passed in March 2022 by the Republican-controlled Florida legislature and was a key priority for DeSantis, who labeled it as the 'Individual Freedom Measure.'
DeSantis is prepping for a wave of Haitian migrants. Advocates say he's grandstanding
npr.org/2024/03/21/1239647148/haiti-florida-migrants-desantis-immigration
Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under 'Don't Say Gay' bill settlement
apnews.com/article/florida-dont-say-gay-bill-settlement-987904b3e19122d719cf468034746b6e
Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.
- The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.
- The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.
- The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Lawmakers make it easier for corruption to flourish | Editorial: A bill that would severely restrict local and state ethics commissions' ability to ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/25/lawmakers-make-it-easier-for-corruption-to-flourish-editorial/
DeSantis ramping up spring break police presence: ‘We don’t welcome mayhem’: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced the state will be increasing its police ...
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Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-lgbtq-tourism-91b56f4acd96e89b1a7f7e5ce599bc61
Ron DeSantis’s next chapter in book bans backlash? Blame someone else: The Florida governor has blamed the chaos over legislation he signed on teachers ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/12/ron-desantis-florida-book-bans-backlash-analysis
DeSantis puts ethics rule-breaker in charge of Orange elections | Commentary: Scott Maxwell: So much for election ‘integrity.’ DeSantis puts ethics rule-breaker ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/06/gilzean-orange-elections-desantis-maxwell/
Florida lawyers ask appeals court to revive Broward election fraud case: When Broward Circuit Judge George Odom dismissed the state's case against a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/19/florida-lawyers-ask-appeals-court-to-revive-broward-election-fraud-case/
DeSantis: 140 state troopers to be deployed to Florida spring break spots: The troopers will be in Miami Beach and other popular spring break locations.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/03/05/florida-spring-break-desantis-law-enforcement-party-miami-beach/
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Commentary: Will DeSantis once again commit the greatest First Amendment sin?: A federal appeals court said of the Stop WOKE Act: "No matter how ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/07/commentary-will-desantis-once-again-commit-the-greatest-first-amendment-sin/
DeSantis withheld records, retaliated against state police, ex-officials say: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ top aides stopped the release of public records about his ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/26/desantis-withheld-records-retaliated-against-state-police-ex-officials-say/
What federal judges have said about Florida’s ‘Stop Woke Act’ | CNN: In a ruling filed Monday, the 11th US Circuit Court of Appeals upheld a lower court’s ruling ...
cnn.com/2024/03/05/us/federal-judges-on-stop-woke-act-reaj/
Paid articlePaid New College hires ex-DeSantis spokeswoman at $15,000 a month: A company headed by Taryn Fenske, a former spokesperson for the governor's office ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/28/new-college-hires-ex-desantis-spokeswoman-at-15000-a-month/
DeSantis vetoes Florida bill banning social media for most kids: DeSantis vetoed a Florida bill that would have prohibited all minors up to 15 from creating ...
washingtonpost.com/technology/2024/03/01/florida-social-media-ban-desantis-veto/
Anticipating possible surge of people fleeing Haiti, state deploys forces to South Florida
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/13/anticipating-possible-surge-of-people-fleeing-haiti-state-deploys-forces-to-south-florida/
DeSantis whines about ‘Book ban hoax’ chaos he created | Commentary: Scott Maxwell: DeSantis whines of ‘Book ban hoax’ chaos he created
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/21/desantis-book-ban-hoax-maxwell/
Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records from underage girl abuse probe to be released under Florida law
apnews.com/article/jeffrey-epstein-grand-jury-records-desantis-8b6e5a3788f9caba6351321b83eb95f8
Quick Glance: DeSantis Signs Bill Releasing Jeffrey Epstein's Grand Jury Records
- Governor Ron DeSantis announced he will publicly release the grand jury testimony in Jeffrey Epstein's 2006 sexual abuse case.
- The information is scheduled to be released on July 1, although Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Joseph Abruzzo had hoped for an earlier release.
- The Palm Beach Post sued in 2019 to unseal the grand jury proceedings and reveal why minimal charges were returned.
- Epstein was accused of luring teenage girls to his Palm Beach mansion and sexually abusing them. He was found dead in his New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on additional sex trafficking charges.
Attorney general on the wrong side in voter fraud appeals | Editorial: Attorney General Ashley Moody is, once again, asking the courts to embrace a dubious legal ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/22/attorney-general-on-the-wrong-side-in-voter-fraud-appeals-editorial/
Principals face punishment over ‘illegal’ book removals. Critics cry foul.: A roundup of Florida education news from around the state
tampabay.com/news/education/2024/03/04/principals-face-punishment-over-illegal-book-removals-critics-cry-foul/
Paid articlePaid As climate change makes Florida boil, DeSantis might respond with the ‘delete’ button | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article287176070.html
He has vehemently denied any allegations. www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-andrew-faces-fresh-court-32259116
Top DeSantis aides could be deposed as part of travel records lawsuit: The legal tug-of-war between the Post and the DeSantis administration began last summer.
politico.com/news/2024/02/09/ron-desantis-washington-post-records-lawsuit-00140773
Pols & Politics: Battle lines starting to form in race for SJC Suffolk County clerk
bostonherald.com/2024/03/24/pols-politics-battle-lines-starting-to-form-in-race-for-sjc-suffolk-county-clerk/
Letters: Supporting Orange-lando | DEI at state universities | Remove pointless words
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/18/letters-supporting-orange-lando-dei-at-state-universities-remove-pointless-words/
Florida challenges federal requirement to keep kids on health insurance: The state is suing Biden over a policy limiting when states can remove children from ...
axios.com/2024/02/05/children-health-insurance-florida-medicaid
Biden team fears special counsel report will show pics of mishandled classified docs
axios.com/2024/02/04/biden-special-counsel-classified-docs-trump
Florida grand jury investigating COVID-19 vaccines releases first report: Their 33-page report released late Friday said “lockdowns were not a good trade” and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/04/florida-grand-jury-investigating-covid-19-vaccines-releases-first-report/
Federal judge grudgingly rules for DeSantis in elections law challenge: A federal judge reluctantly closed the door on allegations that key parts of a 2021 ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/09/federal-judge-grudgingly-rules-for-desantis-in-elections-law-challenge/
Gambling money backed for environment: A plan that would provide gambling money for environmental projects is heading to Gov. Ron DeSantis ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/05/gambling-money-backed-for-environment/
Disney appeals dismissal of free speech lawsuit as DeSantis says company should 'move on'
apnews.com/article/florida-california-disney-desantis-lgbtq-632d589e3047036db4913b706a1dc013
Quick Glance: Disney's Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Dismissed
- Disney filed a lawsuit in April, accusing Governor DeSantis of political power abuse and losing control over the area around Walt Disney World Resort.
- DeSantis signed a bill giving him new powers, leading to Disney's lawsuit being dismissed.
- Control was transferred to a board appointed by DeSantis, threatening tax hikes and land development.
- The conflict began with Disney opposing a bill by DeSantis and continues with potential appeals and a counter lawsuit by DeSantis' board.
Disney appeals judge’s ruling to toss lawsuit again DeSantis: Disney on Thursday appealed the decision by a federal judge to throw out its lawsuit against Gov ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/01/disney-appeals-judges-ruling-to-toss-lawsuit-again-desantis/
Florida bans trans drivers from changing gender on licenses - UPI.com: Florida is banning transgender people from changing their gender on their driver's ...
upi.com/Top_News/US/2024/01/30/florida-bans-trans-drivers-changing-gender-license/3991706665891/
Ron DeSantis is out of the Republican presidential race. But in Florida, his second term as governor has only just gotten started — and the state is ablaze ... Show more www.politico.com/news/2024/01/23/florida-desantis-next-vengeance-00137239
Quick Glance: Donald Trump's Confusion in New Hampshire
- The New Hampshire primary, similar to the Iowa caucuses, lacked real competition.
- Trump confused his Republican primary opponent Nikki Haley with former House speaker Nancy Pelosi.
- Haley expressed concern over Trump's cognitive ability to hold the presidency.
- Trump displayed erratic behavior by repetitively telling the same stories and statements without awareness.
Judge dismisses Florida pro-Palestinian student groups’ free speech lawsuits against DeSantis
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4441239-judge-dismisses-florida-pro-palestinian-student-groups-free-speech-lawsuits-against-desantis/
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized President Joe Biden following reports that the State Department is considering recognizing a Palestinian state after the ... Show more
Control issues: Florida Legislature wants to ban police review boards, parental rights on social media | Commentary
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/30/florida-legislature-ban-police-review-boards-social-media-maxwell/
Inside the final hours of Ron DeSantis' ill-fated campaign: On Sunday morning, Ron DeSantis summoned several of his closest advisers to the Florida governor's ...
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/final-hours-ron-desantis-ill-fated-campaign-rcna134964
DeSantis joins House GOP calls for Mayorkas impeachment : GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis has joined House Republicans’ calls to impeach Homeland ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4419470-desantis-joins-house-gop-calls-mayorkas-impachment/
Florida bans state colleges from using public funding for DEI: The new restriction will ensure that "taxpayer funds can no longer be used to promote DEI ...
axios.com/2024/01/18/florida-bans-public-funding-dei
Quick Glance: Florida Enacts Restrictions on DEI Programs in Public Colleges
- Regulations passed to limit use of public funds for DEI programs.
- New rule prohibits state and federal funds for DEI programs.
- Potential impact on classes, clubs, and programs on public Florida campuses.
- Board decision follows judge's block of 'Stop WOKE' Act in Florida.
Court Blocks Florida ‘Chinese Exclusion’ Ban on Property Ownership: Lawyers for the plaintiffs compared Florida’s law to “antiquated” 20th century alien land ...
thedailybeast.com/court-blocks-florida-chinese-exclusion-ban-on-property-ownership
Paid articlePaid Disney hopes prosecutor's free speech case against DeSantis helps its own lawsuit against governor
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-first-amendment-lgbtq-b30c4d79751ff026a572c8a562c773f7
Ousted State Attorney Andrew Warren, who won appeal, wants case sped up: Whether Andrew Warren runs for reelection in November could depend on the outcome of his ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/01/11/ousted-state-attorney-andrew-warren-who-won-appeal-wants-case-sped-up/
How Trump, Haley, and DeSantis Are Campaigning for the 2024 Election: Hundreds of events over the course of the year reveal distinct campaigning styles among the ...
nytimes.com/interactive/2024/01/11/us/trump-haley-desantis-campaign-2024.html
Fact checking CNN’s GOP debate in Iowa: Fact check: CNN Republican presidential debate with Nikki Haley and Ron DeSantis
cnn.com/2024/01/10/politics/fact-check-haley-desantis-debate/
DeSantis prepares to go down swinging — at Fox News: DeSantis is going after Fox for catering to Trump. It’s a well-founded allegation, but it’s also the result ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/12/desantis-prepares-go-down-swinging-fox-news/
Florida Republicans vote on removing party chairman accused of rape: The Republican Party of Florida has ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler and will replace him ...
apnews.com/article/florida-republicans-ziegler-rape-accusation-desantis-9a6fd77d848759cbef8ab23e869fd560
Quick Glance: Florida GOP removes Christian Ziegler amid rape claim
- Evan Power selected to replace Ziegler as state GOP chair.
- Party suspends Ziegler, demands resignation due to inability to lead amidst allegations.
- Ziegler and his wife admit prior consensual sexual relationship with accuser.
- Police investigating accusation of Ziegler raping woman after planned sexual encounter.
Live updates: Trump wins the Iowa GOP presidential caucuses, DeSantis edges Haley for second
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/15/iowa-caucus-live-updates/
Live updates: Analysis, key moments from Republican presidential debate: Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley will take the stage Wednesday night in Iowa for a GOP ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/10/republican-presidential-debate/
Disney, oversight district agree to June trial for public records lawsuit: The entertainment giant alleges that officials were withholding records ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/01/25/disney-oversight-district-agree-june-trial-public-records-lawsuit/
Paid articlePaid Haley and DeSantis' bitter feud for second place dominates airwaves in Iowa: Allies of the former U.N. ambassador have spent the most, at $4 ...
politico.com/live-updates/2024/01/14/iowa-caucus/on-the-airwaves-00135536
31 minutes: Trump's historic Iowa victory puts America on notice: Inevitability has been the prevailing theme of Trump's campaign to win back the White House.
axios.com/2024/01/16/trump-iowa-caucuses-takeaways
Quick Glance: Trump's Victory in Iowa
- Donald Trump has achieved an overwhelming victory in the first US election contest of 2024, easily fending off a reduced field of Republicans in the Iowa caucuses.
- With an estimated 99% of the votes counted, Trump was at 51%, DeSantis at 21.2%, and Haley at 19.1%.
- The former president has shattered the previous record for the largest margin of victory in a contested Republican presidential race in the state, which stood at 12 percentage points.
- An early estimate indicates that 100,000 Republicans participated in the caucuses on Monday, significantly lower than the turnout in 2016, according to Iowa Republican party chairman Jeff Kaufmann.
DeSantis-ousted prosecutor Warren won’t run for reelection: Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/08/desantis-ousted-prosecutor-warren-wont-run-for-reelection/
What’s next for ousted Tampa state attorney after favorable court ruling? : Last week came big news for Andrew Warren, suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022 ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/01/18/whats-next-ousted-tampa-state-attorney-after-favorable-court-ruling/
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said if he were president, he would eliminate the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and instead create a flat tax rate ... Show more cnn.it/3NTx5N0
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