Florida Politics

Jacksonville Faith-Based and Community Organizations Receive Support from Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida Fund

This week, Department of Children and Families Sec. Shevaun Harris and the Governor’s Liaison for Faith and Community Erik Dellenback distributed Hope Florida funding...

Jeanette Nuñez Announces $1.8 Million for Miami Dade College Construction Trade Institute

This week, Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nuñez announced more than $1.8 million awarded to Miami-Dade College through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth Grant Fund to...

Ron DeSantis Announces $50 Million to Boost Florida’s Semiconductor Industry

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $50 million for a workforce development initiative that will be dedicated to supporting Florida’s semiconductor industry. This initiative dedicates...

Ron DeSantis, State Cabinet Invest $141 Million to Protect Florida’s Natural Resources

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet approved a $141 million investment to expand Florida’s Wildlife Corridor by more than 42,000 acres...

Space Florida Taps Robert Long to Serve as Next President, CEO

This week, Space Florida announced the selection of Col. Robert Long, who served in the United States Space Force, as its new president and...

Ron DeSantis, Florida Cabinet Implement the Prescription Drug Reform Act

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and members of the Florida Cabinet approved rules to implement several provisions of the Prescription Drug Reform Act. The rules...

Carlos Giménez Takes to the House Floor to Praise the Next Speaker of the Florida House

This week, U.S. Rep. Carlos Giménez, R-Fla., took to the floor of the U.S. House to praise incoming state House Speaker Daniel Pérez, R-Miami. Pérez...

Ron DeSantis Announces $3.5 Million for Clay County for Infrastructure Improvements

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded more than $3.5 million to the Clay County Board of County Commissioners through the Governor’s Florida Job Growth...

Daniel Perez Gets Ready to Take Over as Speaker of the Florida House

This week, state Rep. Daniel Perez, R-Miami, was designated as the next speaker of the Florida House. Perez will take over from state House Speaker...

Ron DeSantis Expands Maternity and Family Leave for State Employees

This week. Gov. Ron DeSantis expanded maternity and family leave for Florida state employees. The expansion was approved during this week’s meeting of the governor...

Grazie Pozo Christie Opinion: Florida Scholarship Programs Are a Smart Investment

My friend Andrea recently brought her daughter Sofia over for a visit. A precocious and ebullient little kindergartner, Sofia wanted to show me her...

Ron DeSantis Requests USDA Disaster Declaration to Support Florida Farmers Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

At the end of last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced he has requested a U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Disaster Declaration to support Florida’s...

Ron DeSantis Appoints Matthew McClain to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners

At the end of last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Matthew McClain to the Marion County Board of County Commissioners. McClain, of...

Ron DeSantis Starts Running Ads in Chicago to Recruit Law Enforcement Officers to Florida

Last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the state of Florida is launching billboards in the Greater Chicago Area to recruit law enforcement officers to...

Casey DeSantis Highlights the Expansion of CarePortal to Support Florida’s Vulnerable Adults

This week, First Lady Casey DeSantis highlighted the expansion of Florida’s CarePortal platform to meet immediate needs of vulnerable adults including persons with disabilities,...

Florida Chamber Foundation: Sunshine State Loses Almost $5.4 Billion Annually Due to Childcare Crisis

The Florida Chamber Foundation released a new report on Wednesday examining the impact of childcare challenges on Florida’s economy. The report is part of a...

Ron DeSantis Directs DEP to Expedite Waterway Debris Removal Following Hurricane Idalia

This week, Gov. Ron DeSantis directed the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to undertake the removal of storm debris from waterways in the...

Brandon Tucker Opinion: Hurricanes Target Land and Property While Fraudsters Target Homeowners

Insured property damage is projected to reach‭ ‬$9‭ ‬billion in the wake of‭ ‬Hurricane Idalia.‭ ‬An eye-popping price tag to be sure,‭ ‬but far...

ALEC Action: New Florida Law Could Harm Real Estate Investment if Implemented Wrongly

In May 2023, the Florida Legislature passed, and Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Senate Bill 264 into law with an effective date of July 1,...

Ron DeSantis Awards $1.6 Million From Florida Disaster Fund to Help Families Impacted by Hurricane Idalia

At the end of last week, Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced more than $1.6 million in awards through the Florida...