Ron DeSantis
The latest on Ron DeSantis. A Republican, DeSantis is the current governor of Florida. Elected in 2018, DeSantis is the 46th governor of Florida. Before that, DeSantis served in the United States House of Representatives for Florida's 6th congressional district from 2013 to 2018. In 2016 he was a candidate in the Republican primary for the U.S. Senate, but backed out after sitting U.S. Senator Marco Rubio decided to run for reelection.
Florida Cruise Ship Staff Plea to Return to Work as Ron DeSantis Sues CDC
The state has seen a loss of 49,500 jobs since the cruise industry came to a halt, with more than 6,000 former cruise workers having filed for unemployment.
Florida's Ron DeSantis Sues Federal Government Over COVID Cruise Ship Ban
"We're filing a lawsuit against the federal government and the CDC demanding that our cruise ship's be reopened immediately," the Florida governor said on Thursday.
DeSantis Says CBS Wanted to Smear Him, Florida Amid '60 Minutes' Debacle
The Florida governor alleged that the "smear" against him was due to the state's "innovative" and successful vaccine rollout.
GOP Florida Fundraiser Requires COVID Test as Gov Bans 'Vaccine Passports'
"Proof of a negative COVID-19 test result is required in order to receive your credentials for the weekend," an email sent to wealthy donors hoping to attend an elite Republican retreat in Florida this week reportedly reads.
The Media Tried to Smear Ron DeSantis. It Backfired.
George W. Bush rode to re-election two months after the bogus segment about him aired. If Gov. DeSantis goes on to be the Republican nominee in 2024, he should thank 60 Minutes in his victory speech.
Ron DeSantis, Florida Dems Blast '60 Minutes' Vaccine Corruption Report
"They were in Florida for three months, '60 Minutes,' trying to dredge up any dirt they could use to smear me," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said Monday. "And the best they could come up with is a baseless conspiracy theory that was easily debunked."
Palm Beach Mayor Pushes Back Against Report Wealthy Got Fla.'s COVID Shots
"The reporting was not just based on bad information—it was intentionally false," Palm Beach County Mayor Dave Kerner said about Sunday's '60 Minutes' report.
Stephen King: Piney Point May Be the 'Disaster' Florida Has Long Courted
"Money talks and the environment walks," the horror novelist wrote as an official noted the leaking waste "would be less conducive to life on land and...life in the sea."
Florida Bans Vaccine Passports by Executive Order
"Florida seeks to ensure that every Floridian who desires a COVID-19 vaccine can obtain one, but such vaccines will not be mandated," the executive order reads.
Mask Burning March Planned As Ron DeSantis Rejects Vaccine Passport
The governor said people in Florida should not be required to show proof of COVID vaccination to enter public buildings.
Jimmy Kimmel Rails Against 'Dumb' Republicans Amid Vaccine Passport Debate
The late-night host described the situation as "kind of unbelievable but also par for the course."
What Top Republicans Are Saying About Vaccine Passports
"Vaccine passports are meant to control what you can do, where you can go and how much the government can know about your activities," Republican Colorado Representative Lauren Boebert wrote.
Vaccine Passports Dealt Another Blow as Ohio Lawmakers Push Against Them
"More restrictions or mandates are not the answer to every issue related to COVID-19," the lawmakers said Tuesday.
Ron DeSantis to Sue Feds if Florida's Cruise Industry Not Back By Summer
"The cruise industry is essential to our state's economy and keeping it shut down until November would be devastating to the men and women who rely on the cruise lines to provide for themselves and their families," the governor said Friday.
Ron DeSantis Plans Executive Order Against 'Unacceptable' Vaccine Passports
"It's completely unacceptable for either the government or the private sector to impose upon you the requirement that you show proof of vaccine to just simply be able to participate in normal society," DeSantis said Monday.
Florida's Coronavirus Cases Jump by 630 as Spring Break Crowds Pack Beaches
The state reported 5,773 new cases, up from 5,143 the day before, as spring break crowds flock to the state's beaches, streets and bars.
Ron DeSantis and Mike Pence Top Choices for 2024 GOP Presidential Nominee
Republicans chose Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence as their top choices in a poll asking who they would vote for in the 2024 GOP presidential primaries if former President Donald Trump does not run.
Florida's Spring Break Hot Spots Reporting Slight Increases in COVID Cases
In each of the metro areas of Miami, Tampa and Orlando, coronavirus cases have begun to rise among people aged 25 to 49 years old.
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber Blames Gov. DeSantis For Spring Break Chaos
Miami Beach has a local facemask ordinance but the governor's reopening plan forbids the city from enforcing it with fines and penalties.
Trump Says DeSantis, Cruz, Hawley Are GOP's Future, But All Trail Him
"Cruz and I had it out for a while. Actually, we were very close in the 2016 campaign and then he got nasty," Trump said.
Florida 'Grim Reaper' Condemns Spring Breakers: 'Is it Really Worth it?'
Florida Attorney Daniel Uhlfelder has urged holiday-goers to reconsider their travel plans as the state surpasses more than 2 million cases of COVID-19.
DeSantis 'Favorite' to Be Next President if Trump Doesn't Run: GOP Lawmaker
The Republican Florida governor has enjoyed growing favorability among GOP voters already searching for a potential 2024 presidential frontrunner.
DeSantis Accelerates Florida Vaccine Rollout, Bolstering 2024 Credentials
The Florida governor announced that 50-year-olds would now be eligible for COVID-19 vaccines in the state.
DeSantis Says Florida Penalized by Biden's Stimulus Package: 'It Stinks'
"Some of these lockdown states are getting an extra billion, $2 billion, $3 billion," DeSantis said, referring to the stimulus package. "So, it's effectively a transfer of money from states like Florida and Georgia to states like New York, Illinois and California."
Ron DeSantis Refutes Favoritism Allegations After Federal Complaint Filed
The federal complaint claimed DeSantis selectively distributed vaccines to wealthy communities developed by donors to his re-election campaign.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Says He Will Not 'Let' Biden 'Lock Down' Florida
"To even contemplate doing any kind of lockdown, honestly it's insane, so that's not going to happen in the state of Florida," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said on Friday.
A Tale of Two Governors: DeSantis Was Vindicated and Cuomo Lied
The contrast between the prevailing narratives about Cuomo and DeSantis tells us more than a simple story about the declining circumstances of one and the rising star of the other.
Florida Authorized Vaccines to Rich Community, County Officials Say
Republican Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, who insists that he played no role in the early distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to a wealthy community, has reportedly been contradicted by county officials and the health care company that distributed doses.
Trump Supporters Prefer Pence, DeSantis and Cruz for 2024 Presidential Run
A new poll of Republican voters shows that Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and former Vice President Mike Pence are tied for second place in a hypothetical 2024 presidential race behind Trump. Texas Senator Ted Cruz came in third.
Reopen America Now
It's not yet time to throw away the hand sanitizer or burn your masks. But it is long past time to reopen America.
