/tags/governor-ron-desantis Governor Ron DeSantis en-US SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT /florida-news/2026-07-02/desantis-announces-cair-florida-as-a-domestic-terrorist-group-under-new-law He tried an earlier executive order slapping the label on the group, but a federal judge has blocked it. Antifa, Muslim Brotherhood also targeted. Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:30:00 GMT /florida-news/2026-07-02/desantis-announces-cair-florida-as-a-domestic-terrorist-group-under-new-law Mitch Perry | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2026-01-12/collins-announces-bid-for-governor-as-desantis-wavers-on-whether-to-endorse Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced his long-awaited bid for governor Monday, hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis wavered on whether he’ll get involved in the Republican race to succeed him. Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2026-01-12/collins-announces-bid-for-governor-as-desantis-wavers-on-whether-to-endorse Liv Caputo | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2025-11-17/under-ron-desantis-leadership-florida-leads-the-nation-in-executions-in-2025 Florida has executed 15 prisoners in 2025 – the most ever in a single year since 1976, when a brief national moratorium on the death penalty was lifted. Mon, 17 Nov 2025 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-17/under-ron-desantis-leadership-florida-leads-the-nation-in-executions-in-2025 Austin Sarat | The Conversation /government-politics/2025-11-04/four-florida-childrens-hospitals-will-share-a-30-million-boost-for-cancer-research Johns Hopkins All Children's, Nemours Children's, Nicklaus Children's and Wolfson Children's are each receiving $7.5 million annually over five years as part of a collaborative program funded by the state. Tue, 04 Nov 2025 16:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-11-04/four-florida-childrens-hospitals-will-share-a-30-million-boost-for-cancer-research Rick Mayer /government-politics/2025-04-27/florida-house-passes-5-billion-tax-reduction-plan-legislature-desantis While it was a mostly partisan vote in support, the bill faces opposition from Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has pushed for the elimination of property taxes and a $1,000 homeowner rebate, and Senate President Ben Albritton who has rolled out a more modest tax relief package. Sun, 27 Apr 2025 11:45:00 GMT /government-politics/2025-04-27/florida-house-passes-5-billion-tax-reduction-plan-legislature-desantis Christine Sexton | Florida Phoenix /government-politics/2025-02-26/byron-donalds-florida-governor-trump-endorsement U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Naples, ended the speculation by saying he will run in 2026. If elected, he would become Florida's first Black governor. Wed, 26 Feb 2025 14:54:24 GMT /government-politics/2025-02-26/byron-donalds-florida-governor-trump-endorsement Stephany Matat | Associated Press /npr-breaking-news/2025-01-26/desantis-faces-pushback-by-fellow-republicans-on-his-call-for-an-immigration-session Republican leaders in the state legislature say they support President Trump's pledge to combat illegal immigration but want to deal with it and other issues identified by DeSantis on their schedule, not his. Sun, 26 Jan 2025 21:30:00 GMT /npr-breaking-news/2025-01-26/desantis-faces-pushback-by-fellow-republicans-on-his-call-for-an-immigration-session Greg Allen /government-politics/2023-11-15/ramaswamy-republican-primary-debate-desantis-anti-china-land-law Vivek Ramaswamy’s claim about Florida’s anti-Chinese land law is partially accurate but leaves out important details or takes things out of context. PolitiFact Florida rates it Half True. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 15:40:19 GMT /government-politics/2023-11-15/ramaswamy-republican-primary-debate-desantis-anti-china-land-law Samantha Putterman | PolitiFact /government-politics/2023-10-14/trump-says-he-stands-with-netanyahu-after-barrage-of-gop-criticism-for-saying-he-let-us-down Former President Donald Trump told a rally crowd in West Palm Beach on Wednesday that Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahuhad "let us down" before the U.S. killed a top Iranian general. Trump further faulted the country's intelligence agencies, saying they needed to "step up their game." Sun, 15 Oct 2023 01:14:42 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-14/trump-says-he-stands-with-netanyahu-after-barrage-of-gop-criticism-for-saying-he-let-us-down Jill Colvin | Associated Press /government-politics/2023-05-18/ron-desantis-presidential-run-2024-elections Several major news media outlets, including the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and Tampa Bay Times, reported Thursday that the Florida governor is expected to file paperwork declaring his candidacy with the Federal Election Commission next week. Thu, 18 May 2023 21:56:08 GMT /government-politics/2023-05-18/ron-desantis-presidential-run-2024-elections SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ä± News Staff