State of emergency declared in 25 Florida counties as Isaias nearsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has declared a state of emergency for 25 counties across the Panhandle and Big Bend as Tropical Storm Isaias strengthensNaples Daily News2d agoWhole story →PlanetJusticeRon DeSantistropical storm isaias emergency declaration
DeSantis signs death warrant for man who killed to get on death rowGov. Ron DeSantis issued a death warrant for James Robertson, matching the record of 19 set in 2025 with months to go in the year.Naples Daily News8d agoWhole story →JusticeRon DeSantisflorida executions scheduled
DeSantis defends $1.2B Alligator Alcatraz with rebuke of DHS reportGov. Ron DeSantis' rebuke of an audit of Alligator Alcatraz show him backtracking on past comments and making claims industry analysts dispute.Naples Daily News8d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentRon DeSantisalligator alcatraz controversy
DeSantis expands Pell Grants for Florida job trainingGov. Ron DeSantis announced expanded Pell Grant funding for Florida state college workforce training programs.Naples Daily News22d agoWhole story →EducationEconomyRon DeSantispell grant expansion
DeSantis: Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday continues in FloridaGov. Ron DeSantis announced the start of a Second Amendment sales tax holiday until Dec. 31, plus an upcoming public archery center in Lakeland.Naples Daily News25d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentRon DeSantissecond amendment sales tax holiday
DeSantis steps back into GOP spotlight amid Hope Florida hitsGov. Ron DeSantis has picked himself up off the sidelines and will campaign in support of the property tax measure and GOP candidate Byron Donalds.Naples Daily News1mo agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentRon DeSantisByron Donaldsflorida gubernatorial election
Harold Gene Lucas is scheduled to be Florida's next execution Sept.1Lucas is scheduled to be executed on Sept. 1, which became news in July when Gov. Ron DeSantis issued his 15th death warrant of the year.Naples Daily News1mo agoWhole story →JusticeRon DeSantisflorida execution scheduled
