DeSantis slams GOP winner in Florida special election

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DeSantis blasts newly elected Florida GOP congressman, continuing history of attacks: 'He's a squish'
Ron DeSantis intensified attacks on Randy Fine Wednesday, blaming Fine's "unique problems" for a narrow special election win in a Republican stronghold district.
DeSantis slams GOP winner in Florida special election: ‘He’s a squish’
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) tore into Rep.-elect Randy Fine (R-Fla.) following his special election win on Tuesday, arguing he only won the race after President Trump bailed him out. In comments at a press conference in Ocala,
DeSantis says Florida special election isn’t referendum on Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) said Tuesday’s special election in the state’s 6th Congressional District is not a referendum on President Trump’s first few months back in office. “If there’s an underperformance,

DeSantis rails against Florida legislature’s priorities

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Ron DeSantis Gives Update on Florida Dissolving Income, Property Tax
According to a study by the Florida Policy Institute, local governments in the Sunshine State receive a total of $42.7 billion in property taxes yearly, or about $2,000 per person. DeSantis told Loesch that Florida's popularity among tourists and snowbirds will allow the state to avoid income or property taxes easily.
Is Florida getting a tax break? DeSantis wants property tax cut; sales tax another idea
DeSantis held a news conference for tackling property tax for homeowners, calling on Florida Legislature to direct billions for relief. See his plan.
DeSantis rails against Florida legislature’s priorities as he pushes to axe property tax
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) targeted Republicans in the Florida legislature for their focus on other priorities while he promoted a proposal to cut property taxes in the Sunshine State. Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez (R) has championed a proposal to cut the state’s sales tax from 6% to 5.

DeSantis hands out bonus checks to 12 recruits

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Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Marion County, hands out $5,000 bonus checks to 12 new deputies
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in Marion County on April 2 to give deputies $5,000 checks as part of Law Enforcement Recruitment Bonus Payment Program.
Gov. Ron DeSantis hands out $5,000 checks to Marion County deputies
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference this morning in Marion County. Desantis personally handed out $5,000 to new Marion County Sheriff’s deputies as part of the law enforcement recruitment bonus program.
DeSantis hands out bonus checks to 12 recruits under law enforcement program
Governor Ron DeSantis holds a news conference in Ocala on Wednesday morning. Kid Rock has revealed that comedian Bill Maher’s “mind was blown” after his White House sit down with President Donald Trump.
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Gov. DeSantis, Florida agency under fire over possible mishandling of $160 million Medicaid funds
Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration faced criticism after a report from Tallahassee suggested the Agency for Healthcare ...
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Poll: More GOP Primary voters disappointed with Ron DeSantis as 2028 nominee than supportive
DeSantis is far behind Vice President JD Vance, the runaway first choice to be the nominee, with 43%. Donald Trump Jr. also ...
WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds news conference with law enforcement in Ocala
Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference in Ocala on Wednesday. >>> WATCH DESANTIS LIVE HERE <<< The governor is ...
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Ron DeSantis Unleashes on Republican Lawmakers: 'An Embarrassment to the State of Florida'
Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is currently feuding with Republicans in the state legislature, contending to voters that the majorities in both chambers are failing to advance a conservative ...
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‘Stay tuned’: Ron DeSantis says Casey DeSantis won’t announce 2026 plans until after Legislative Session
The “stay tuned” language should be familiar, as it was how Ron DeSantis built anticipation for his gubernatorial run in 2017 ...
'He repels people': DeSantis says Republicans 'took one for the team' by voting for Randy Fine
Gov. DeSantis suggested Randy Fine's victory Tuesday in Florida's 6th Congressional District would have been larger if he didn't repel people.
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Taxpayer-funded staffers for Ron DeSantis solicit lobbyist cash as his wife considers a 2026 run
Taxpayer-funded staffers in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office have been making fundraising calls to state lobbyists, asking ...
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‘You’re saying there’s a chance’: Ron DeSantis channels ‘Dumb and Dumber’ to tease Casey’s 2026 run
Gov. Ron DeSantis reached into pop culture to again float the First Lady’s run for Governor.