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 strengthensGainesville Sun2d agoWhole story →JusticePlanetRon DeSantistropical storm isaias emergency declaration
McGraw files federal civil rights suit against DeSantisFormer School Board member Diyonne McGraw sued Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleging her 2021 removal violated due process and challenging Florida's vacancy law.Gainesville Sun3d agoWhole story →EducationGovernmentmcgraw v desantis lawsuit
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.Gainesville Sun8d agoWhole story →JusticeRon DeSantisflorida executions scheduled
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.Gainesville Sun25d agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyRon DeSantissecond amendment 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.Gainesville Sun1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentEconomyByron DonaldsRon DeSantisflorida gubernatorial election
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis takes on several hecklers at GOP eventVideo shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis criticizing hecklers at a Republican unity event in Tampa.Gainesville Sun1mo agoWhole story →GovernmentRon DeSantisflorida gop event
