Politics Dec 05 Sen. Scott joins Gov. DeSantis in calling for resignation of Florida GOP chair amid rape investigation Sarasota police are investigating a claim that Ziegler raped a woman with whom he and his wife had previously had a sexual relationship.
Politics Aug 29 DeSantis booed at vigil for Jacksonville shooting victims The Florida governor, also responding this week to a hurricane bearing down on much of his state, has confronted multiple challenges on race since launching his presidential campaign.
Politics Aug 09 Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends 2nd Democratic prosecutor as he seeks the 2024 presidential nomination It's the second time DeSantis, a Republican, has removed a Democratic state attorney and follows an investigation that began when a teenager was charged with fatally shooting a television reporter and a 9-year-old girl.
Politics Jun 06 Federal judge blocks Florida ban on gender-affirming care for minors in narrow ruling, says ‘gender identity is real’ The lawsuit challenges the law Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the same week he announced a run for president. The ruling was narrowly focused on the three children whose parents brought the suit.
Health Jun 04 Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for minors also limits access for trans adults Debate surrounding Florida’s new restrictions on gender-affirming care focused largely on transgender children. But a new law that Gov. DeSantis signed last month also made it difficult – even impossible – for many transgender adults to get treatment.
Politics May 17 Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bills targeting drag shows, trans rights and care for transgender children Florida is banning gender affirming care for minors among a series of anti-LGBTQ+ bills signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Politics Apr 28 Hoping to bolster foreign policy credentials, DeSantis’ overseas trip overshadowed by Disney fight Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing questions about losing ground to former President Donald Trump and being taken to court by Walt Disney World.
Nation Apr 03 DeSantis signs bill allowing Floridians to carry concealed guns without a permit The legislation means training and a background check will not be needed for people to carry concealed guns in public. The state currently has nearly 3 million permit holders.
Politics Mar 14 Florida Republicans advance bills on gender identity, defamation Florida Republicans are advancing a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay."…
Politics Mar 07 Ahead of 2024 presidential bid, DeSantis calls for U.S. to follow Florida’s lead Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State speech is likely to be more about making a case to lead the country rather than an assessment of Florida's future.