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March 15, 2024

DeSantis details alarming find aboard Haitian migrant boat seized off Florida coast

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced law enforcement has interdicted a migrant boat that was also carrying firearms and drugs, as well as night vision gear.

March 14, 2024

Members of Florida's Disney district oversight board continue to shuffle a year after Gov. DeSantis' takeover

The chairman of Disney World's governing district has left his role, continuing the district board's trend of shuffling membership since Gov. DeSantis took over more than a year ago.

March 13, 2024

DeSantis sends soldiers, aircraft to ‘protect’ Florida from illegal immigrant boats amid Haiti unrest

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he is sending more than 250 troops and officers to shield the state from vessels carrying illegal immigrants from Haiti.

March 12, 2024

NAACP urge Black athletes to 'reconsider' playing at Florida colleges due to anti-DEI bill

The NAACP on Monday called on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida public universities and colleges in light of the Sunshine State’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

March 11, 2024

Florida’s controversial parental rights law upheld after federal court settlement, DeSantis touts ‘major win’

Florida's so-called "Don’t Say Gay," is being upheld under a settlement that clarifies when students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity openly.

March 11, 2024

Legal battle underway in Florida over sports betting as Supreme Court petition challenges tribal agreement

Florida and the Seminole Tribe have a compact giving the tribe exclusive online sports betting and casino gambling rights, but legal challenges question the legality of bets.

March 7, 2024

Gabby Petito-inspired crime bill heads to DeSantis' desk after passing Florida legislature

Florida could soon establish a "lethality assessment protocol" for domestic violence situations if Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bipartisan legislation into law.

March 7, 2024

DeSantis criticizes Haley for not endorsing Trump: 'You signed the pledge'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley for not endorsing former President Donald Trump in her speech announcing the suspension of her campaign.

March 6, 2024

Florida bill banning homeless encampments on public property heads to DeSantis' desk

Florida is set to ban thousands of homeless residents from sleeping or establishing camps on public property under a bill passed by the Legislature and supported by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

March 5, 2024

Federal appeals court blocks part of DeSantis' 'Stop WOKE Act' on constitutional grounds

A federal appeals court ruled on a portion of Florida's "Stop WOKE Act," a law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that banned certain ideologies from being taught in the workplace.