Florida

In a recent development, Florida’s Republican Governor Ron DeSantis has defended the state’s new curriculum on slavery, which has sparked widespread controversy. The curriculum, which suggests that enslaved people “developed skills” that some used for their benefit, has...

Political strategist Donna Brazile recently criticized Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a GOP presidential candidate, for his controversial stance on the state’s new education guidelines on slavery. Brazile referred to DeSantis as being “asleep at the switch,” suggesting a lack of...

Republican presidential candidate Tim Scott has criticized fellow contender Ron DeSantis over the governor’s support for Florida’s education standards, which mandate instruction on the so-called “benefits” of slavery. What Happened: Scott, a senator...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) have been locked in a battle for over a year now. A new report sheds further light on how the Mouse House is continuing to pay for its decision to stand up against the state government. What Happened: The local governing board set up by...

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE:DIS) apparently is in no mood to back off from its legal battle with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis. What Happened: Disney argued that DeSantis' motion to dismiss the lawsuit brought by it over the state's retaliatory tactics should be denied, a filing by...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has accused Vice President Kamala Harris of spreading a “hoax” about Florida’s historical education standards on slavery. In an interview on “Jesse Watters Primetime“, DeSantis criticized Harris for her recent speech in Jacksonville,...

In a recent interview with CBS’s “Face the Nation,” Chris Christie, GOP presidential candidate and former governor of New Jersey, criticized fellow Presidential candidate and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for his response to the new slavery curriculum in Florida, The Hill reports...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has refrained from committing to sign a federal six-week abortion ban, despite his pro-life stance. The Governor’s position was revealed during a recent interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper. What Happened: DeSantis, during his interview, expressed his support...

On Monday, Gov. Ron DeSantis dismissed concerns about his presidential campaign in an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, despite recent setbacks and criticism. What Happened: In the interview, DeSantis remained optimistic about his chances of defeating former President Donald Trump, even as...

The Walt Disney Company (NYSE:DIS) on Friday sought to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, escalating the ongoing feud between the entertainment giant and the state’s administration, Reuters reports. What Happened: Disney has requested a federal judge to dismiss a...

Florida reportedly lost millions of dollars of federal energy funding, as Governor Ron DeSantis quietly rejected the assistance. What Happened: The funding, a majority of which was earmarked for energy-efficiency rebates, DeSantis rejected amounted to $377 million, Bloomberg reported, citing...

On Monday, California Governor Gavin Newsom (D) called on the Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate a Florida-funded program that has transported migrants from Texas to California and Martha's Vineyard. What Happened: Newsom and California Attorney General Rob Bonta, along with Texas Bexar...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is being criticized by government accountability watchdogs for the lack of transparency in his administration amid his bid for the White House, NBC News reports. Since DeSantis took office four years ago, his administration has frequently blocked the release of public...

For more than a year, Elon Musk has shown support for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis as a potential presidential candidate that can win the 2024 election. Although DeSantis has recently enacted several policies potentially beneficial to Musk-led businesses, a new decision has caused confusion among...

On Monday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law that ends permanent alimony in the state, a move that has sparked controversy and debate. What Happened: The new law, which takes effect starting Saturday, eliminates permanent alimony, restricts the duration of alimony to a maximum of...