July 1, 2024 Florida homeowners fight squatters with new law that ends 'scam,' governor says HB 621, a Florida law that gives harsher penalties to squatters and gives police more power to remove them, went into effect Monday.
June 25, 2024 DeSantis signs law banning 'intentional' release of balloons Florida has now banned the intentional release of balloons within the state, a move backed by ocean conservationists, cattle farmers and other groups.
June 23, 2024 Migrant Medicaid costs cut in half in Florida following DeSantis' policy change: report Medicaid payments for illegal immigrants are down 54% in Florida after Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new law requiring hospitals to inquire about a patient's immigration status.
June 23, 2024 DeSantis signs bill allowing residents to kill bears, vetoes bill that fines slow left lane drivers Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill allowing people to kill black bears on their property and vetoed a bill seeking a crackdown on slow drivers in the left lane.
June 12, 2024 DeSantis spox dunks on NYT 'fact-check' on terrorists entering southern border: 'Awaiting your correction' A "fact-check" from The New York Times is coming back to haunt the paper after 8 suspected terrorists who entered the country via the southern border were arrested.
June 11, 2024 Federal judge rules Florida restrictions on transgender medical treatment for kids unconstitutional Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Tuesday that he will appeal a federal judge's decision that found restrictions on transgender procedures for children unconstitutional.
June 6, 2024 Florida Supreme Court backs Ron DeSantis on removal of Soros-backed prosecutor The Florida Supreme Court says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was justified in removing State Attorney Monique Worrel last year.
June 1, 2024 Ron DeSantis touts Florida's education system, slams 'woke' academia in Sarasota address Ron DeSantis spoke at New College of Florida and took on the state and national education establishments, touting his accomplishments as he attempts to remake Florida public education.
June 1, 2024 Will Trump lose his right to vote after felony conviction? DeSantis weighs in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he will act to ensure former President Trump does not lose his right to vote in Florida despite his felony conviction in New York.
June 1, 2024 Florida columnist retires after claiming state has become ‘gay-bashing authoritarian dystopia’ A columnist with a Florida media outlet announced his retirement this week, blaming it on the state and the country leaning into conservative politics.