Category: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

DeSantis Blasts New Disinformation Board and Chief

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 11 blasted the Biden administration’s new Disinformation Governance Board’s executive director, Nina Jankowicz, as being “totally off her rocker.” “She has engaged in misinformation, and she has talked about things like Russia collusion and advocated for Coronavirus, lockdowns, and all these other things,” the Republican governor said of…


Federal Judge Dismisses Reedy Creek Lawsuit Against DeSantis

A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over the dissolution of the Walt Disney Company’s Reedy Creek Improvement District, a 25,000-acre self-governing area in the state’s Orange and Osceola counties. The lawsuit was filed by William Sanchez last week on behalf of three Orange and Osceola County residents. Sanchez is…


Casey DeSantis Makes First Campaign Appearance Since Being Cancer Free

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis joined her husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis, on the campaign trail on May 9, in her first public appearance since being declared cancer-free. The couple made their appearance at a “DeSantis Day” campaign event held at The Villages in Sumter County. “Governor, I don’t know if this sounds very…


DeSantis Signs Historic $1.2 Billion Tax Relief Package That Benefits Families

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a $1.2 billion tax relief bill on May 6 to help Floridians—especially families with children—fight what he called “Biden-flation headwinds.” “This is actually the largest tax relief in the history of the state of Florida,” DeSantis said in Ocala, dwarfed by a wall of disposable diapers and surrounded by…


DeSantis Pledges Nearly $14 Million for Red Tide Research and Mitigation

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on May 4 his commitment to nearly $14 million in the state’s budget to combat red tide and fuel research efforts. The “record-level” funds in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget are to be distributed between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Mote Marine Laboratory, in addition…


DeSantis Pledges Nearly $14M for Red Tide Research and Mitigation

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on May 4 his commitment to nearly $14 million in the state’s budget to combat red tide and fuel research efforts. The “record-level” funds in the Fiscal Year 2022-23 budget are to be distributed between the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) and Mote Marine Laboratory, in addition…


DeSantis: Florida Is Ready if ‘Biden Plunges US Into a Recession’

Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis said on May 3 he is concerned about the national economy as he fears President Joe Biden’s policies will “plunge the United States into a recession.” And DeSantis said that while inflation continues to rise with an upsurge in prices of goods, Florida’s economy is looking good. The comments came during…


Florida Gov. DeSantis Blames Disney for Kowtowing to China Despite ‘Atrocities’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lashed out again at Disney for profiting off of China while ignoring its long-existing human rights abuses. “Disney has done a lot to partner with the Chinese Communist Party [CCP] and really has made a fortune over there without raising a peep about any of their atrocities,” DeSantis said on May…


DeSantis Calls out Disney for Partnering With China, Making a ‘Fortune’ There While Staying Silent on ‘Atrocities’

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis lashed out again at Disney for profiting off of China while ignoring its long-existing human rights abuses. “Disney has done a lot to partner with the Chinese Communist Party and really has made a fortune over there without raising a peep about any of their atrocities,” DeSantis said on May 2…


DeSantis Pledges $30 Million to Protect Florida Manatees

PUNTA GORDA, Fla.–Gov. Ron DeSantis pledged $30 million toward the rescue, rehabilitation, and habitat restoration of Florida manatees. The Republican governor made the announcement on May 2 at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. The funding represents a $17 million increase over last year. “We are putting our money where our mouth is with this record funding,”…