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Fate unclear for ban on oil drilling along Apalachicola River in north Florida --- Fate unclear for ban on oil drilling along Apalachicola River in north FloridaThere's unconfirmed rumors of a veto by Gov. DeSantis, and a planned rally in Apalachicola [...]

Sprinkle list: Lawmakers add $25M to Job Growth Grant Fund — far below Gov. DeSantis proposal --- Florida’s Job Growth Grant Fund is getting $25 million in next year’s spending plan through a last-minute earmark from the Senate. That’s a third of [...]

Long-time Panhandle civic player appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to Florida Housing group --- A long-time government official in the Panhandle has been appointed to the Florida Housing Finance Corp. Fox “Reynolds” Henderson was tapped by Gov. Ron DeSantis to serve on [...]

Budget conference: Gov. DeSantis’ office gets power to investigate local governments --- Lawmakers are giving Gov. Ron DeSantis the power to probe local governments for overspending or fraud and for supporting DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) initiatives. One of the final provisions [...]

After Stark Warning From DeSantis, Let's See How Florida Protestors Blocking The Road Treated A Green Light --- After Stark Warning From DeSantis, Let's See How Florida Protestors Blocking The Road Treated A Green LightAnother win for Ron DeSantis! PublishedJune 14, 2025 [...]

'No Kings' protests may test Florida anti-riot law under DeSantis --- Florida braces for 'No Kings' protests as Gov. DeSantis warns against 'nonsense'More than 75 protests are planned across Florida on June 14.Protesters defy curfew order from LA mayor, police make [...]

12 Florida bills sent to DeSantis’ desk. Here’s what happens if he signs them --- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – On Thursday, 12 more bills were sent to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk, potentially adding to the growing list of new laws if [...]

Ron DeSantis may soon give President Trump a road in Florida. Here’s where --- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A bill sent to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk on Thursday may soon name a roadway in Florida after President Donald Trump. That bill (HB 987) [...]

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs off on 4 more laws. Here are the details --- TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Adding to the growing pile of new legislation, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed four more Florida bills into law on Wednesday. All of these [...]

Ron DeSantis Says Floridians Have Right to Hit Protesters With Cars --- By Sophie Grace Clark is a Live News reporter based in London, with a focus on crime stories. She has also covered politics and entertainment extensively. Sophie joined Newsweek [...]