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foxnews.compolitics3 days ago
Florida Schedules Executions of Two Death Row Inmates on Same Day for First Time Since 1964
Governor Ron DeSantis set executions for James Duckett at noon and Dominick Anthony Occhicone Jr. at 6 p.m. The move follows an inconclusive DNA test and the expiration of a prior reprieve.
Fox Newspolitics19 days ago
Florida Governor Moves to Designate Over 90 Groups as Terrorist Organizations, Prompting Lawsuit Threat from CAIR
Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state will seek designations for groups including CAIR, the Muslim Brotherhood and Antifa under a new law that took effect Wednesday. The move requires Cabinet approval and has drawn objections from the targeted organizations.
espn.comworld21 days ago
Florida Executes Nine Men in 2026, Surpassing All Other States
Propublica.org reported that Florida carried out nine executions in the first half of 2026. The pace follows a record 19 executions in 2025 under Gov. Ron DeSantis. Father Dustin Feddon has ministered to prisoners on death watch during this period.
Newsweekworld23 days ago
Florida Law Requires Restaurants to List Mandatory Fees on Menus Before Customers Order
Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that takes effect July 1, 2026. The measure mandates clear display of service charges, gratuities and other fees on menus and receipts.
Washington Examinerpolitics34 days ago
Florida Evacuates Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility Ahead of Hurricane Season
State and federal officials moved detainees from the Everglades tent facility to other locations for safety. The move comes as hurricane season begins and follows statements from Gov. Ron DeSantis on the site's temporary status.
Washington Examinerai39 days ago
Florida governor criticizes reported White House plan on state AI rules
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said a federal move to block state AI laws without a national framework would give technology companies an exemption from oversight. The comments followed reports that White House officials and congressional allies discussed attaching preemption language…
vox.comworld53 days ago
Florida Governor Calls for Special Session on Homestead Property Tax Exemption
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on May 27 called for a special legislative session starting June 1 to consider exempting homeowners from property taxes on their primary residence. The plan would require constitutional approval by voters in November if passed by the Republican-controlle…
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nypost.comworld59 days ago
Blue Origin to Invest $600 Million in Cape Canaveral Expansion
Blue Origin plans a $600 million expansion of its Rocket Park campus in Cape Canaveral, Florida. The investment was announced in a statement from Governor Ron DeSantis.
The Independentworld59 days ago
Florida Governor Signs Bill Allowing High School Coaches to Cover Certain Player Expenses
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Teddy Bridgewater Act into law on Friday, permitting head coaches to spend up to $15,000 of their own funds annually on meals, transportation, and rehabilitation services for players. A separate measure raising coaching stipends takes effect J…
Newsweekworld62 days ago
Florida Governor Seeks Property Tax Changes Limited to Homestead Owners
Governor Ron DeSantis has proposed limiting future property tax relief to permanent Florida residents who own homestead properties. The plan would exclude seasonal residents and out-of-state investors from new exemptions.
Fox Newspolitics73 days ago
DeSantis Signs Florida Law Restricting Cuban-Linked Businesses
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the Foreign Interference Restriction and Enforcement Act on Friday. The law allows revocation of business licenses tied to Cuba and other countries in violation of U.S. sanctions. DeSantis said the measure holds businesses accountable and called f…
Washington Examinerpolitics74 days ago
Florida Closes Alligator Alcatraz Detention Facility After Deporting 22,000
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the Everglades immigration detention center was always meant to close after processing and deporting around 22,000 detainees. The New York Times reported on May 7, 2026, that the Department of Homeland Security is in talks with Florida officials to…
Fox Newspolitics74 days agoUpdated
Florida Closes Temporary Immigration Detention Center
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the Everglades facility known as Alligator Alcatraz was always intended to be temporary and will shut down once federal permanent sites are operational. The center, which opened last summer, has processed more than 21,000 detainees for depo…
Fox Newsfinance77 days ago
Florida Governor DeSantis Signs New Congressional Redistricting Map
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis approved a new congressional map that takes effect immediately and could shift four Democratic-held districts to Republican control. In cryptocurrency markets, stablecoin inflows rose modestly by $173 million from April 27 to May 3, 2026, while tradi…
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upi.compolitics77 days ago
Florida Governor Signs New Congressional Map
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map that could add four Republican-leaning seats, prompting a lawsuit from Democratic voters and a voting rights group. The map follows a Supreme Court decision striking down race-based redistricting. The changes could shift th…
The Federalistpolitics77 days ago
Florida Governor DeSantis Signs New Congressional Map
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a redrawn congressional map into law, potentially shifting four U.S. House seats toward Republicans for the 2026 midterms. The changes follow a Supreme Court ruling restricting race-based redistricting and reflect the state's population growth…
upi.compolitics77 days ago
DeSantis Signs Florida Congressional Map into Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map into law on May 4, 2026, hours after the U.S. Supreme Court limited the Voting Rights Act's role in redistricting. The map targets Democratic-held seats near Orlando, Tampa Bay, and South Florida, potentially shifting Flori…
upi.compolitics78 days ago
Florida Legislature Approves New Congressional Maps
Florida's Republican-controlled legislature has passed new congressional district maps proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, potentially adding four seats to the Republican majority in the U.S. House. The changes reshape several districts currently held by Democrats, prompting criticism…
Washington Examinerpolitics78 days ago
Florida and California Approve New Congressional Maps
Florida's legislature approved new congressional maps pushed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, potentially adding four Republican seats and challenging several Democratic incumbents. In California, redrawn districts under Proposition 50 create competitive races that could determine House maj…
nypost.compolitics79 days ago
Florida Gov. DeSantis Signs New Congressional Map Into Law
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a new congressional map into law that could help Republicans gain up to four U.S. House seats. The move follows a U.S. Supreme Court ruling narrowing the Voting Rights Act's requirements for majority-minority districts, prompting similar redraws i…
upi.compolitics82 days ago
Florida Legislature Approves Congressional Map
The Florida Legislature passed a new congressional map proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, potentially increasing Republicans' U.S. House seats from 20 to 24. The approval followed a special session in Tallahassee and came amid protests and a U.S. Supreme Court ruling on voting rights…
Nbc Newspolitics84 days ago
Florida Lawmakers Consider DeSantis' Map Adding Up to Four GOP House Seats
Florida's legislature convened a special session to review Gov. Ron DeSantis' congressional redistricting map, which aims to create up to four more Republican-leaning districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. The proposal follows similar efforts in other states and could shift the st…
upi.compolitics84 days agoUpdated
DeSantis Proposes Florida Map Adding Four Republican Seats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis unveiled a redistricting plan that could give Republicans four additional House seats for the 2026 midterms. The proposal follows Virginia's recent approval of a map favoring Democrats by a similar margin. State lawmakers are set to vote on the Flori…
The Guardianpolitics84 days ago
DeSantis Unveils Florida Redistricting Plan for Four Republican Seats
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis proposed new congressional maps that could add four Republican seats in the 2026 midterms, pending legislative approval. The plan follows recent redistricting developments in other states, including Supreme Court rulings in Texas and ongoing disputes…
axios.compolitics85 days ago
Florida Governor DeSantis Proposes Redistricting Map Shifting Four Seats from Democrats to Republicans
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis released a proposed redistricting map on Monday that would shift four Democratic-held U.S. House seats to Republican advantage, reducing Democratic-leaning districts to four out of 28. The plan comes ahead of a special legislative session on Tuesday…
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hiphopwired.compolitics88 days ago
Jeffries and DeSantis Exchange Barbs on Florida Redistricting
Democratic House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries labeled Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis a 'lame duck' in a Fox News Digital interview amid ongoing redistricting tensions. DeSantis had offered to fund Jeffries' trip to Florida and host him at the governor's mansion. The exchange occurs…
upi.compolitics88 days ago
$20 Million Super PAC Campaign Targets Florida GOP in Redistricting Session
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis exchanged verbal barbs over congressional redistricting. A super PAC aligned with House Democrats pledged $20 million to challenge vulnerable Florida Republicans. The exchange precedes a special Florida legisla…
Fox Newspolitics89 days ago
DeSantis Responds to Jeffries on Florida Redistricting Plans
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis invited House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries to campaign in the state following Jeffries's comments on redistricting. The exchange highlights ongoing efforts by both parties to adjust congressional districts ahead of the 2026 midterms. DeSantis stat…
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Rep. Ro Khanna Faces Challenge on Immigration and Child Trafficking in Jubilee Debate
Rep. Ro Khanna appeared on the Jubilee show where a participant questioned him on child sex trafficking linked to illegal immigration. The episode focused on Jeffrey Epstein, and Khanna defended his stance against open borders. The exchange drew reposts from White House press sec…
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Florida Governor DeSantis Discusses Cousin Marriage Ban and Anti-Terrorism Legislation on Hannity Show
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appeared on Sean Hannity's TV show to discuss a proposed ban on first-cousin marriages and a new state law enhancing authority over terrorist designations. DeSantis linked cousin marriages to certain cultural practices during the exchange. The interv…