Sep 25 Florida governor lifts all restaurant restrictions, bans mask fines as COVID-19 spreads By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press The Republican governor's order unleashed fresh debate in the politically divided state, where pandemic responses have become intertwined with the upcoming presidential election. Continue reading
Aug 03 WATCH: Florida gov. says he’s encouraged by virus trends By Associated Press Florida reported 73 additional deaths from the virus on Monday as the number of new cases increased by almost 4,800 people, health officials reported. Continue reading
Jul 21 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds COVID-19 roundtable By Associated Press The state's skyrocketing coronavirus death rate is now higher than any other state, edging out Texas, which has about 25 percent more people. Continue reading
Jul 20 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gives coronavirus update By Candice Norwood and Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press As other governors move to mandate masks and face coverings for people in public spaces, DeSantis said he has no such plans and will leave the issue for local leaders to decide. Continue reading
Jul 17 WATCH: Pandemic becomes politically fraught for Florida Gov. DeSantis By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press In recent weeks, the governor’s leadership has come under question — not just by Democrats but some members of his own party — as Floridians grow frustrated over job losses, the debate over reopening schools and the state's spike in… Continue reading
Jul 16 Supreme Court deals setback to Florida felon voting rights By Bobby Caina Calvan, Associated Press A divided U.S Supreme Court has upheld a stay on a lower court ruling that would have given access to the ballot box to hundreds of thousands of Florida felons. Continue reading
Jul 13 Watch 4:07 As coronavirus surges, Trump and White House attack Fauci By Yamiche Alcindor Hospitals across the U.S. are facing a widespread surge of coronavirus patients as new infection records continue to be set. Given the rising case numbers, some officials are calling for a return to more restrictions on residents and businesses. Meanwhile,… Continue watching
Jul 13 WATCH: Florida governor gives coronavirus update amid rise in cases By Associated Press The increase in coronavirus cases has filled some Florida hospitals, or brought them close to their capacity. Continue reading
Jul 07 WATCH: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Miami Care Center By Associated Press On Tuesday, Florida's Democrats said that his refusal to issue statewide orders requiring masks and closing beaches is killing Floridians and spreading the disease. Continue reading
Jul 02 WATCH: Pence and Florida Gov. DeSantis speak in Tampa, Florida By Associated Press Vice President Mike Pence and Gov. Ron DeSantis are scheduled to visit a medical training center in Tampa on Thursday. Continue reading