Category: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Synagogue Files Suit Challenging Florida’s New Abortion Law

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–A Boynton Beach synagogue has filed a lawsuit alleging that the recent bill signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis prohibiting most abortions after 15 weeks violates the religious freedom rights of Jews and privacy protections permitted in Florida’s constitution. The lawsuit, filed by the Congregation L’Dor Va-Dor on June 17 in Leon Circuit Court, states…


DeSantis Doubles Down on Vaccinations, Says Florida Will Not ‘Jab’ Babies

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has doubled down on his policy of “no jabs for babies” at a press conference in Callahan on June 20. “We recommend against [vaccinating babies],” the governor told the crowd. “We are not going to have any program where we’re trying to jab six-month-old babies with mRNA. That’s just…


DeSantis Doubles Down on Vaccinations, Says Florida Won’t ‘Jab’ Babies

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis doubled down on his policy of “no jabs for babies” at a press conference in Callahan, Florida, on June 20. “We recommend against [vaccinating babies],” the governor told the crowd. “We are not going to have any program where we’re trying to jab six-month-old babies with mRNA. That’s just…


Biden Needs to Own Energy Crisis, DeSantis Says

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Under the blistering sun in the Florida Everglades, Gov. Ron DeSantis declared: “Biden needs to take responsibility” for the energy crisis; it’s not too late “to admit he was wrong.” “He’s always trying to create a scapegoat,” an agitated DeSantis told reporters at a press conference on June 16. “He would have to…


DeSantis Calls on Dads to Step Up to End Crisis of Fatherlessness

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—The major factor in many societal problems, especially incarceration, is the lack of fathers or strong male role models in the home, according to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis is asking fathers to “meet your responsibilities” this upcoming Father’s Day and has signed legislation to help fathers be better parents and children who…


DeSantis Picks Retired Marine as New Director of Florida State Guard

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chris Graham is the new director of the reestablished Florida State Guard (FSG). The appointment was announced on June 15 by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis at a press conference at Madeira Beach. Florida has joined 22 other states in bringing back a state-level defense force. The Guard will…


DeSantis Picks Retired Marine as Director of Florida State Guard

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chris Graham has been appointed as the director of the reestablished Florida State Guard (FSG), Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a June 15 press conference at Madeira Beach. Florida has joined 22 other states in bringing back a state-level emergency-focused civilian volunteer force. The Guard will have about 400…


DeSantis Picks Retired Marine as Director of New Florida State Guard

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chris Graham has been appointed as the director of the reestablished Florida State Guard (FSG), Gov. Ron DeSantis said at a June 15 press conference at Madeira Beach. Florida has joined 22 other states in bringing back a state-level emergency-focused civilian volunteer force. The Guard will have about 400…


Israel’s National Airline Moving Headquarters to Florida

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.—Another international business has chosen to make Florida their business hub and plans to move its headquarters from New York to Miami giving the state more tax revenue as well as boosting tourism travel to the state. Israel’s national carrier El Al Airlines announced on June 12 that it plans to make the…


Florida’s First Lady Gets GOP Woman of Inspiration Award

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis was honored by Republican women in South Florida with the Woman of Inspiration Award on June 11 in Fort Myers. The annual award, first instituted in 2016, honors Republican women for making strides in their communities and careers. The state’s first lady was recognized for her “inspiring” battle, and…