As promised, DeSantis vetoes immigration bill passed during Special Session B
Governor Ron DeSantis has vetoed Senate Bill 2-B (CS/SB 2-B), as he promised shortly after it was passed during a special session called by the...
Governor Ron DeSantis announces additional Memoranda of Agreement between Florida Law Enforcement and ICE
Governor DeSantis said, “By allowing our state agents and law enforcement officers to be trained and approved by ICE, Florida will now have more enforcement...
Governor Ron DeSantis reappoints Jeanette Nuñez as Chair of the Space Florida Board of Directors
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the reappointment of Jeanette Nuñez as Chair of the Space Florida Board of Directors....
Lt Governor Jeanette Nuñez resigns to become Interim President of FIU
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jeanette Nuñez has submitted her resignation, effective last night; she assumed the role of Interim President of Florida International University today....
DCF launches new and improved website to help families interested in adoption
Today, Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris announced the new Adopt Florida website....
Florida Division of Emergency Management announces the return of the “Hurricane Awareness Machine” in the 2025 Daytona 500 NASCAR Cup Series
The Hurricane Awareness Machine will be competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 5 p.m. with team SS Greenlight Racing....
Governor DeSantis announces pay increases for state law enforcement and firefighters in Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced he is recommending pay increases for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in his Focus on Fiscal Responsibility Budget proposal...
Governor DeSantis signs two bills on enforcement of federal immigration laws
Among other provisions, the bills signed today require state and local law enforcement to assist the federal government in immigration enforcement...
Flags to be flown at half-staff on Feb. 14 in honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day
Flags will be flown at half-staff throughout the state of Florida on Feb. 14 in honor of Marjory Stoneman Douglas Remembrance Day...
Rep. Hinson introduces and then withdraws bill to fund City of Gainesville’s Gun Violence Prevention program
Rep. Yvonne Hayes Hinson (D-Gainesville) introduced a bill for the 2025 Legislative Session (HB 441) that would have appropriated $500,000 in state funding to create...