Florida State Park Preservation Act – Pictured: Woman kayaking – Photo Credit: Joanne Date/Shutterstock The bill signed into law by Florida State Parks is anticipated to prevent commercial development on public lands. The State Park Preservation Act, HB 209, was approved by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Thursday. In addition to requiring public hearings for
DeSantis signs Boater Freedom Act – Boat Show Courtesy: Shutterstock – Photo by Aija Lehtonen Panama City Beach, Fla. – The Boater Freedom Act, also known as Senate Bill 1388, was signed into law today by Governor Ron DeSantis. By prohibiting local bans on gas-powered boats, prohibiting arbitrary vessel safety inspections without a valid reason,
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Hunter Crenian TAMPA, FL. – Without the assistance of the federal government, the Florida Highway Patrol can now carry out operations and make arrests of illegal immigrants. That statement was made by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Monday morning at a press conference in Tampa.
Rusted lead pipes – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by mvdesign Due to the worries of public health advocates and dentists who believe fluoride is a safe and effective approach to prevent cavities in people of all ages, Florida is on the verge of becoming the second state to outlaw the mineral in public drinking water.
Large marijuana grow operation – Courtesy: Shutterstock – Image by Canna Obscura The Hope Florida Foundation reversed course and donated $5 million each to groups that donated millions to a political committee that supported the governor’s anti-marijuana campaign, just weeks after the DeSantis administration diverted $10 million from a legal Medicaid settlement to a charity
Florida Housing Market – A home for sale in St. Augustine, Florida, USA. Photo: Paul Brennan/Shutterstock.com Some local governments are considering eliminating property taxes to ease financial pressures on homeowners. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis recently suggested on social media that he would be open to abolishing these taxes statewide, though he acknowledged that doing so
Child labor laws – Teen working in grocery store – Courtesy: Shutterstock — BearFotos For years, Florida has been taking action against companies that hire illegal immigrants. However, that created a challenge for the state’s enterprises, who are in dire need of employees to fill low-paying and frequently unappealing positions. Children could be the answer,
Courtesy: Joe Raedle/Getty Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis As his second term draws to a close, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is promoting his wife, Casey DeSantis, as a possible successor in 2026. Additionally, he is challenging President Donald Trump’s choice for the next governor. In response to questions from reporters in Tampa on Monday, DeSantis contended
Red Tide — Courtesy: Shutterstock — smcfeeters A growing “red tide” algae bloom off the southwest coast of Florida is threatening well-known tourist beaches and is being blamed for the deaths of fish and dolphins, prompting environmentalists to urge Governor Ron DeSantis to declare an emergency. The outbreak, which scientists say started in the Gulf
Immigration laws – Governor Ron DeSantis signing documentation – Photo: Yes Market Media/Shutterstock.com On Thursday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed a comprehensive set of immigration laws that will implement President Donald Trump’s plan for mass deportations. Republicans claim that the legislation places Florida, a state that has historically been a sanctuary for immigrants, at the