Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is looking to add more regulations to food delivery services. On Tuesday, the Republican state leader signed a new bill that will give the state “regulatory control” over food service apps such as DoorDash and Uber Eats. The measure, titled SB 676, will require all third-party …
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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Law Banning Homeless People From Sleeping In Public
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently signed a controversial law banning overnight camping in public spaces by those experiencing homelessness. Touted as a measure to enhance public safety and assist the homeless in regaining stability, the law has faced criticism from advocates who argue it fails to tackle the root causes …
Read More »Ron DeSantis Ends Presidential Campaign Ahead Of New Hampshire Primary [Video]
Controversial Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ended his 2024 Republican presidential campaign. The news comes after DeSantis failed to overtake his rival, Donald Trump, in polling or the early vote, ABC News reported. DeSantis made the announcement in a video shared on X Sunday, with just 48 hours until voting …
Read More »Ron DeSantis Issues State Of Emergency As Tropical Storm Idalia Expected To Hit Florida As Category 3 Hurricane
Tropical Storm Idalia is quickly approaching hurricane strength as Florida braces for a direct impact. As of Monday, the storm is projected to make landfall as a stunning Category 3 hurricane and is on track to make landfall in northern Florida’s Big Bend region, which is the curve where Florida’s …
Read More »Orlando Magic Gave Ron DeSantis Presidential Campaign A $50,000 Boost, FEC Reports
The Orlando Magic is making it very clear where its support for Ron DeSantis stands, donating $50,000 to his campaign. The team made the shocking contribution on June 26th, as reported by the Federal Election Commission. The donation was the Magic’s first to the presidential campaign, though, in the past, …
Read More »GOP Gov. Ron DeSantis Says He Will Not Decriminalize Marijuana If Elected President
Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a 2024 presidential candidate, said he would not decriminalize marijuana at the federal level if elected to the White House. DeSantis made the comments on Thursday during a campaign event in Augusta, South Carolina. It came in response to a voter who said they were representing …
Read More »Gov. Ron DeSantis Bans Car Manufacturers, Except Telsa, From Making Direct-To-Consumer Sales
Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill that prohibits direct-to-consumer car sales in Florida, with one notable exception for Tesla. The legislation mandates that car manufacturers cannot sell their vehicles directly to consumers within the state, requiring them to rely on franchised dealerships for sales. However, the bill includes a …
Read More »Florida Judge Stalls DeSantis’ Ban On Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Youth
In a narrow win for trans rights, a Florida judge has blocked parts of a Florida law that would ban transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming care. On Tuesday, Judge Robert Hinkle issued an injunction that claims Florida has no grounds to deny puberty blockers for children. The ruling came after …
Read More »Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Formally Joins 2024 Presidential Race
Ron DeSantis, the “anti-woke” Florida governor known for his staunch conservative beliefs, is officially running for president. Despite initially gaining prominence by aligning himself with and supporting Donald Trump, DeSantis now seems to have decided to challenge the former president for the Republican Party’s nomination. The 44-year-old filed paperwork with …
Read More »Disney Cancels $1 Billion Florida Development Amid Ongoing Feud with Governor DeSantis
Disney has made the decision to cancel a major construction project in Orlando, Florida, which would have involved building a nearly $1 billion office complex called the Lake Nona Town Center. The development would have brought over 2,000 jobs to the region, with an average salary of $120,000 per year. …
Read More »DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Funding for Diversity Programs at Florida Colleges and Universities
Monday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed legislation banning state funding for diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Florida’s public colleges and universities. While advocates of these programs argue that they play a vital role in addressing the needs of our nation’s ever-growing diverse student populations, DeSantis and other conservatives say they …
Read More »DeSantis-Backed Board Counter-Suing Disney as Part of Ongoing Fight Between Florida Governor and Theme Park
The Desantis-backed board that governs much of Walt Disney World’s voted to sue the theme park after the entertainment ain’t filed a lawsuit alleging “government retaliation” last week. “Disney sued us, we have no choice now but to respond,” Martin Garcia, chair of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District, said. …
Read More »Disney Files Lawsuit Against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Alleging ‘Government Retaliation’
The happiest place on Earth ain’t so happy with its governor. Wednesday, the Walt Disney Company sued Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, accusing him of waging a “relentless campaign to weaponize government power” against the company. The move escalates the feud between the Republican and entertainment giant whose fight began in …
Read More »Florida Republican Senator Files To Amend “Resign-to-Run” Law Ahead Of Gov. DeSantis Potential 2024 Presidential Bid
Republicans stick together, or at least that’s the case in Florida. A Republican senator has filed to amend a law that could help Florida Governor Ron DeSantis if he decides to go after a 2024 presidential bid. Sen. Travis Huston filed an amendment to an elections bill in the state …
Read More »Florida’s “Drag Show Ban” Bill Moves To Governor Ron DeSantis’s Desk, Making It One Step Closer To Becoming A Law
The “drag show ban” bill that aims to prohibit adult live performances for minors has advanced in the Florida Legislature and is now heading towards the office of Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. Last Wednesday, the House sent the bill to DeSantis’ desk. Under the proposed legislation, the state would have …
Read More »Florida Mayor Accuses Gov. Ron DeSantis Of Not Checking On State During Historic Floods; Away On Book Tour
As Florida grapples with historic flooding, Governor Ron DeSantis is being called out for not doing his part as Governor. Fort Lauderdale’s Mayor said while DeSantis was in Ohio for his book tour, he didn’t call and check on the area. Mayor Dean Trantalis spoke during a press conference Thursday …
Read More »Florida Bill Would Require Bloggers Who Write About Ron DeSantis To Register With The State Or Face Fines
Florida Senator proposes bill mandating registration and fines for bloggers covering state officials. Under Senate Bill 1316: Information Dissemination, proposed by Florida Senator Jason Brodeur (R-Lake Mary), bloggers who write “an article, a story, or a series of stories” about Governor Ron DeSantis, Lieutenant Governor, a Cabinet officer, or any …
Read More »Ron DeSantis Plans to Defund Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Programs in Florida Universities
After banning AP African American Studies courses from being taught in Florida high schools, Governor Ron DeSantis is on his next mission. Tuesday, the republican governor announced several high education reforms that his administration plans to carry out. It includes defunding diversity, equity and inclusion programs in every Florida university. Desantis …
Read More »Civil Rights Attorney Ben Crump Announces Plans to Sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Administration for Blocking AP African American Studies From Being Taught
Civil rights lawyer Benjamin Crump intends to sue Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis following his decision to block AP African American Studies. According to Crump’s office, three AP honors high school students, who will be the lead plaintiffs in the lawsuit, will join him. Several Florida state lawmakers, including House Minority Leader …
Read More »Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Proposes Policy Banning COVID-19 Mandates Permanently
Florida Governor Ron Desantis is busy making policies that involve mask mandates and the Covid-19 vaccine. The new policy proposals would permanently prohibit Covid-19 vaccine passports in Florida, prohibit Florida schools from instituting Covid-19 vaccine or mask mandates, forbid businesses in the state from requiring masks, and bar ‘”employers from …
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