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
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 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 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.
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
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/
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.
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/
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Gov. Ron DeSantis' war on 'woke' appears to be losing steam in Florida: A federal court recently blocked most of a key DeSantis measure, the Stop WOKE Act ...
npr.org/2024/03/15/1238272873/desantis-woke-dont-say-gay-florida-stop-woke
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 Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized President Joe Biden following reports that the State Department is considering recognizing a Palestinian state after the ... Show more
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/
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.
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/
Park Maitland, Sagemont Prep deny control by China, appeal voucher suspensions: Private schools suspended from Florida's voucher programs seek appeal ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/23/park-maitland-sagemont-prep-deny-control-by-china-appeal-voucher-suspensions/
DeSantis presented with participation trophy in Iowa: 'We're proud of you for trying'
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2024/01/13/ron-desantis-iowa-caucuses-participation-trophy-video/72220608007/
Judge: DeSantis spread false information while pushing trans health care ban, restrictions
apnews.com/article/florida-desantis-transgender-law-trial-61639592d4c5e8512af3d3b078e40862
DeSantis pins hopes on E-Verify in immigration crackdown. Does it work?: The federal online portal that checks the citizenship status of new hires in Florida is ...
tampabay.com/news/2023/12/28/desantis-pins-hopes-e-verify-immigration-crackdown-does-it-work/
Florida Democrats pen letter calling for DeSantis to end book bans: A group of Florida Democrats urged state Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to end his administration’s ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4349007-florida-dems-pen-letter-call-desantis-end-book-bans/
DeSantis: Justice Department trying to appear 'apolitical' with Hunter Biden indictment
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2023/12/08/in-iowa-ron-desantis-questions-motivation-behind-hunter-biden-president-joe-biden-son-tax-charges/71858501007/
AP African American Studies course finalized for next school year: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration initially rejected the course.
abcnews.go.com/US/ap-african-american-studies-course-finalized-next-school-year/story
Bahamas beware; Ron’s ready to rumble | Commentary: As polls crater and paranoia rises, Gov. Ron DeSantis imagines bombing the Bahamas, writes columnist Fred ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/12/03/bahamas-beware/
AP African American Studies Course Makes Black Lives Matter Optional After DeSantis Slam
thedailybeast.com/ap-african-american-studies-course-makes-black-lives-matter-optional-after-desantis-slam
Playbook PM: Biden and Trump put their sparring gloves on: And the Middle East war pause is extended.
politico.com/newsletters/playbook-pm/2023/11/27/biden-and-trump-put-their-sparring-gloves-on-00128713
DeSantis’ probe of migrant who killed deputy generates 2-page report: A nine-hour manhunt ensued after the death of Pinellas Sheriff’s Deputy Michael Hartwick ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/20/desantis-probe-of-migrant-who-killed-deputy-generates-2-page-report/
Trump and Haley target DeSantis’ energy record with eyes on Iowa caucuses: Ginger Goepper only spoke to Ron DeSantis for 15 seconds in the summer of 2018 ...
cnn.com/2023/11/16/politics/ron-desantis-energy-record-ethanol-fracking/
Quick Glance: Trump and Haley Criticize DeSantis' Energy Policy
- Despite only speaking with Ron DeSantis for 15 seconds in the summer of 2018, Ginger Goepper secured a commitment that he would ban fracking in Florida if he became governor.
- The current ad campaign is the latest effort by DeSantis' Republican presidential rivals to target his energy record for Iowans ahead of the January caucuses.
- DeSantis has adopted positions on energy production reflective of the political philosophies that guided him at the time during his nearly 11-year tenure.
- Trump made ethanol subsidies a focal point of his efforts in Iowa even before DeSantis became a candidate.
New report details complaints about DeSantis’ ‘tyrant’ of a former housing director
orlandosentinel.com/2023/11/07/new-report-details-complaints-about-desantis-tyrant-of-a-former-housing-director/
Ron DeSantis Goes Balls In Against Trump With Absolutely Bizarre New Challenge: The GOP presidential campaign has taken a turn for the weird.
huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-donald-trump-presidential-campaign-boot_n_65445189e4b0cde80b8c57d2
Ron DeSantis' College Invites Transgender Woman to Speak: 'An Honor': The Florida college that has been dramatically transformed by DeSantis' education policies ...
newsweek.com/ron-desantis-college-invites-transgender-woman-speak-honor-1842683
Florida doles out $50 million to contractor providing DeSantis Israel flights: Florida officials have offered little information about who’s involved in helping ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/24/florida-allocates-50-million-to-contractor-providing-desantis-israel-flights/
Florida leaders pass on Biden’s solar panels for low-income families: The Sunshine State is passing on up to $400 million in federal funding to provide access to ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/26/florida-leaders-pass-on-bidens-solar-panels-for-low-income-families/
Ron DeSantis Says He Won’t Travel to Israel Right Now: “They’ve got a job to do. Our job here in the United States is to support them.”
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-says-he-wont-travel-to-israel-right-now
Monarch High transgender athlete: What to know about the law at center of controversy
sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/03/monarch-high-transgender-athlete-what-to-know-about-the-law-at-center-of-controversy/
Nikki Haley nabs fundraiser from GOP donor who previously supported DeSantis: Sources
abcnews.go.com/US/nikki-haley-nabs-fundraiser-gop-donor-previously-supported/story
Quick Glance: Nikki Haley secures support from former GOP donor: Sources
- A prominent GOP donor, who recently identified himself as a 'significant supporter' of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, is expected to host a fundraiser for Nikki Haley, according to sources familiar with the matter.
- The event, originally scheduled for last night, was postponed, sources said.
- A person familiar with Rabois and Helberg's thinking told ABC News that they are 'very much on board' with Haley and 'really like her.'
- When asked about the switch from DeSantis, the source said Rabois and Helberg are 'like the American people: making up their minds as they go along.'
Forced Out: Anti-Trans Laws in Florida Forced a Woman to Quit Her Dream Job with NASA
thestranger.com/forced-out/2023/10/30/79233483/forced-out-the-electrical-engineer
DeSantis’ Israel rescue operation left Americans stranded on Cyprus: Nearly two dozen Americans fleeing Israel with the help of Gov. Ron DeSantis' ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/20/desantis-israel-rescue-operation-left-americans-stranded-on-cyprus/
DeSantis issues order for rescue operations of Floridians in Israel: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) issued an executive order Thursday authorizing the rescue ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4252938-desantis-issues-order-rescue-operations-floridians-israel/
PM: DeSantis misinformed : Commenting on recent statements made by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis that the United States would flatten The Bahamas if it ever ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/pm-desantis-misinformed/article_d26d5134-8dd5-11ee-8c7b-eb9c7995d94a.html
Florida orders state universities to disband pro-Palestinian student group, saying it backs Hamas
ctvnews.ca/world/florida-orders-state-universities-to-disband-pro-palestinian-student-group-saying-it-backs-hamas-1.6617439
Supreme Court rejects challenge to DeSantis’ multibillion agreement for online sports betting in Florida
cnn.com/2023/10/25/politics/supreme-court-florida-online-gambling/
You paid $152k for DeSantis’ latest legal loss, another attempt to keep public info hidden | Commentary
orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/11/desantis-florida-health-public-records-covid-lawsuit/
Ron DeSantis Brutally Mocked Over Florida Announcement: The governor touted an investment scheme that arrived via the CHIPS and Science Act signed by President ...
kentucky.com/news/nation-world/national/article282267233.html
Ron DeSantis Loses Fight to Limit COVID Data: After a 2-year battle, Governor Ron DeSantis lost a lawsuit over not releasing COVID-19 data and will now be forced ...
newsweek.com/ron-desantis-loses-lawsuit-allowing-covid-data-released-1833216
Trump’s rivals slam his Israel comments. It won’t flip his base, strategists say.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/10/15/trump-rivals-slam-israel-comments-gop/
‘That decision cost lives’: Covid data case further deflates Ron DeSantis’s campaign
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/oct/15/ron-desantis-republican-presidential-campaign-covid-data-florida-deaths
Ag chief Simpson seeks $300M to keep rural land from development: TALLAHASSEE — Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson is seeking $300 million for a program ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/10/17/ag-chief-simpson-seeks-300m-to-keep-rural-land-from-development/
Florida agriculture commissioner seeks $300M for protecting rural land from development
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2023/10/23/wilton-simpson-ron-desantis-land-conservation-budget-300-million-farmers/
Florida sues Biden administration in new dispute over unions: Florida's attorney general has engaged in a long-running series of battles with the Biden ...
politico.com/news/2023/10/04/florida-sues-biden-administration-in-new-dispute-over-unions-00120048
DeSantis ally Henry Mack chosen as Broward College’s interim leader: Broward College has chosen former state Education Chancellor Henry Mack III as its next ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/10/03/desantis-ally-henry-mack-chosen-as-broward-colleges-interim-leader/
Freedom means being free to pursue the education you choose | Opinion: In an open letter to Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Miami high school student writes that being free ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/24/freedom-means-being-free-to-pursue-the-education-you-choose-opinion/
DeSantis says he won’t support Covid vaccine funding if elected president: Ron DeSantis on Wednesday said if elected president, he would not pay for further ...
cnn.com/2023/09/20/politics/desantis-covid-vaccine-funding/
DeSantis’ office pledged to investigate bid-rigging case. It didn’t get far.: After Gov. Ron DeSantis’ education department was accused of steering a ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/27/desantis-office-pledged-to-investigate-bid-rigging-case-it-didnt-get-far/
Contradicting federal health officials, Florida Gov. DeSantis recommends against new COVID booster
orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/17/contradicting-federal-health-officials-florida-gov-desantis-recommends-against-new-covid-booster-2/
Quick Glance: DeSantis criticizes Covid boosters, differs from Trump
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis expresses skepticism towards Covid boosters, going against expert advice.
- DeSantis' stance on boosters shows how his skepticism towards the vaccines has hardened and how he is making it a topic for his 2024 presidential campaign.
- There is a nuanced debate among health experts about whether the updated booster should be recommended for everyone or just those at higher risk.
- DeSantis' supporters also use an interview with Trump questioning aspects of the federal coronavirus response to bolster their position.
Florida official paid by federal education grant promotes conservatism in schools
orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/15/florida-official-paid-by-federal-education-grant-promotes-conservatism-in-schools/
DeSantis Makes Bonkers Claims About Florida Schools’ Ties to China: The Florida governor’s hyperbole and red-baiting serve no one, least of all students.
thedailybeast.com/desantis-makes-bonkers-claims-about-florida-schools-ties-to-china
Paid articlePaid Ron DeSantis Slams Defense Department's Support Of 'Abortion Tourism': The Florida governor said he backs Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.) amid the senator's ...
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-abortion-tourism-tuberville-military-blockade_n_6506b16ce4b06642b61b0713
Quick Glance: Military Officers Speak Out Against Sen. Tuberville's Promotion Holds
- Uniformed officers affected by the holds warn of long-term damage to the military.
- Talented officers are choosing to leave due to the holds, causing significant impact.
- This is not the first time a single senator has frozen promotions.
- 315 military officers are already affected, with the U.S. Space Force being particularly impacted.
DeSantis discourages latest covid boosters, contradicting federal guidance: The Florida governor hosted a call with state Surgeon General Joseph A ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/09/14/florida-covid-vaccine-desantis-ladapo/
Quick Glance: Florida Surgeon General rejects FDA guidance, advises people under 65 against Covid booster
- Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo states that healthy individuals under 65 do not need to worry about Covid infection after three years.
- Ladapo, a well-known vaccine skeptic, claims that some vaccines pose risks to healthy young men.
- Previous statements by Ladapo on Covid vaccine safety have been widely rejected by the medical community.
- Conservatives and others praise the governor for opening schools to in-person learning and fighting against mask and vaccine mandates.
Democrats want feds to revive $346M energy-saving grants that DeSantis vetoed: Florida Democrats want the feds to revive a $346 million energy-saving plan that ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/12/democrats-want-feds-to-revive-346m-energy-saving-plan-that-desantis-vetoed/
Quick Glance: Democrats urge revival of $346M energy-saving grants vetoed by DeSantis
- State Democratic leaders join U.S. Rep. Darren Soto and other congressional Democrats in urging the U.S. Department of Energy to allow local officials to distribute $346 million in grants for energy-saving upgrades to homes.
- Critics claim DeSantis vetoed these bills to appeal to Iowa voters and hinder the nation's transition away from fossil fuels.
- DeSantis also vetoed a bill that would have saved the state $277 million over 15 years by increasing electric vehicles in state and local fleets.
- DeSantis, currently running for the Republican presidential nomination for 2024, vetoed bipartisan-supported bills that would have allowed the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to administer the grant program.
DeSantis is right: Rhetoric won’t stop cartels at our borders, only force: If we want a chief executive who will protect our borders without excuses or empty ...
thehill.com/opinion/immigration/4202741-desantis-is-right-rhetoric-wont-stop-cartels-at-our-borders-only-force/
Are we headed toward privatizing education in Florida? | Commentary: A massive increase in Florida's school voucher program strips money from public schools ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/17/privatizing-education/
Risking lives in Florida for political ambition | Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis' surgeon general has recommended anyone under 65 years old not get a COVID ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/19/risking-lives-in-florida-for-political-ambition-editorial/
Democrats Want New COVID Vaccine More Than Republicans: Polls Show: Two new polls show the U.S. is still divided, with more Democrats than Republicans interested ...
thedailybeast.com/democrats-want-new-covid-19-vaccine-more-than-republicans-polls-show
Paid articlePaid Fact-checking the second Republican primary debate : Here’s our roundup of fishy claims in the second GOP debate of the 2024 election cycle.
washingtonpost.com/politics/2023/09/28/fact-checking-second-republican-primary-debate/
‘This is not a Trump-y, conservative education’: Florida’s controversial new SAT alternative
theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/26/classic-learning-test-florida-college-university
After conservative overhaul, New College of Florida faces federal civil rights investigation
usatoday.com/story/news/education/2023/09/09/new-college-of-florida-under-investigation-after-desantis-overhaul/70807740007/
How bad is the teacher shortage in Florida? It depends on who you ask: Florida needs thousands of additional public school teachers but the extent of its ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/08/31/how-bad-is-the-teacher-shortage-in-florida-it-depends-on-who-you-ask/
DeSantis is taking aim at 'zombie studies' on the campaign trail. It's a real thing
cnbc.com/2023/09/06/desantis-is-talking-about-zombie-studies-on-the-campaign-trail.html
Broward College names a new temporary president, the second in 2 days, after DeSantis ally withdraws
sun-sentinel.com/2023/10/04/henry-mack-withdraws-from-broward-college-interim-leader-position-barbara-bryan-is-named-acting-president/
Gov. Ron DeSantis' education overhaul continues with bathroom rule at Florida state colleges
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2023/08/24/desantis-florida-education-latest-bathroom-bill/70664912007/
Federal officials tout Central Florida’s clean-energy future in Orlando visit: White house officials and clean energy leaders gathered Wednesday at the Orlando ...
orlandosentinel.com/2023/09/13/federal-officials-tout-central-floridas-clean-energy-future-in-orlando-visit/
Teach No Lies: Historian Marvin Dunn Takes on Ron DeSantis & Florida’s Attack on Black History
democracynow.org/2023/8/18/florida_desantis_schools
Retired from military intelligence and FBI, he’s been inside Sagemont Prep: No signs of anything nefarious
sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/30/retired-from-military-intelligence-and-fbi-hes-been-inside-sagemont-prep-no-signs-of-anything-nefarious/
DeSantis says he will slash ‘footprint’ of all DC federal agencies by 50 percent: GOP presidential candidate and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to cut the ...
thehill.com/homenews/campaign/4152505-desantis-says-he-will-slash-footprint-of-all-dc-federal-agencies-by-50-percent/
Jacksonville shooting is being investigated as hate crime, says AG Garland - UPI.com
upi.com/Top_News/US/2023/08/28/Justice-Department-investigating-Jacksonville-shooting-hate-crime/2811693196661/
Broward College’s new interim leader likely will be a familiar face. Here’s the latest.
sun-sentinel.com/2023/09/29/broward-colleges-new-interim-leader-likely-will-be-a-familiar-face-heres-the-latest/
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