Migrants shipped to Martha's Vineyard by Gov. Ron DeSantis given crime victim visas
nypost.com/2024/04/23/us-news/migrants-shipped-to-marthas-vineyard-by-gov-ron-desantis-given-crime-victim-visas/
New Florida Law Prepares Students to 'Withstand' Communist Indoctrination: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation that strengthens education standards ...
newsweek.com/new-florida-law-prepares-students-withstand-communist-indoctrination-1891469
CRACKING DOWN: Ron DeSantis is taking aim at "leftist" policies in California and New York as he increases penalties for retail theft and porch ... Show more www.foxnews.com/politics/desantis-rips-california-new-york-policies-allegedly-fueling-retail-theft-announcing-new-florida-crackdown
DeSantis signs bill targeting porch pirates, ‘smash and grab’ thefts: The bill would increase penalties for people who organize or take part in concerted retail ...
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed a bill increasing penalties for retail theft and porch piracy.
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Horrified by ban on protections for outdoor workers | Letters to the editor: A reader expresses horror at Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a law that bans ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/horrified-by-ban-on-protections-for-outdoor-workers-letters-to-the-editor/
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando city commissioner accused of stealing 96-year-old's money
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/02/regina-hill-orlando-commissioner-ron-desantis-suspends/73180194007/
NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs
apnews.com/article/naacp-florida-student-athletes-dei-ron-desantis-58e04af22037a70f657ef9775398483d
Quick Glance: NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Boycott Florida Universities Over DEI Policy
- The NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida universities after the University of Florida terminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion positions on campus.
- Florida is not the only Republican-led state pushing back on 'woke' programs like DEI initiatives.
- Criticism of the University of Florida's decision has come from various quarters, including alumni like NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
- The NAACP emphasizes that the responsibility is not solely on Black students, but also on public institutions to foster a supportive educational environment for all students.
DeSantis signs bill targeting squatters in Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill aimed at quickly removing residential “squatters.”
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-squatters-in-florida/
DeSantis talks about giving Florida cops more power to arrest migrants: DeSantis said in an interview on “The Sean Hannity Show” podcast on Thursday that his ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/22/desantis-talks-about-giving-florida-cops-the-power-to-arrest-migrants/
Court rules Florida's 'stop woke' law restricting business diversity training is unconstitutional
pbs.org/newshour/politics/court-rules-floridas-stop-woke-law-restricting-business-diversity-training-is-unconstitutional
Quick Glance: Fl. Law 'Stop Woke Act' Blocked by Court Decision
- A federal appeals court decision on Monday prevented the enforcement of a law in Florida, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, that limits how private companies can teach diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- According to a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the 'Stop Woke Act' exceeds the boundaries of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in its efforts to regulate workplace trainings related to race, color, gender, and national origin.
- Julia Friedland, a spokeswoman for DeSantis, stated in a release on Tuesday that the governor's office is 'considering all options for future appeals.'
- The 'Stop Woke Act' was passed in March 2022 by the Republican-controlled Florida legislature and was a key priority for DeSantis, who labeled it as the 'Individual Freedom Measure.'
Lawmakers make it easier for corruption to flourish | Editorial: A bill that would severely restrict local and state ethics commissions' ability to ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/25/lawmakers-make-it-easier-for-corruption-to-flourish-editorial/
University of Florida terminates all DEI positions: 13 full-time positions were terminated and 15 administrative appointments were ended for faculty members.
axios.com/2024/03/01/university-florida-dei-terminate-positions-desantis
Quick Glance: University of Florida eliminates all DEI positions
- The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) positions at the university due to new state rules.
- According to an administrative memo, the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer has been closed, DEI positions and administrative appointments have been eliminated, and DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors have been halted.
- The Board of Governors defines DEI as any program, campus activity, or policy that classifies individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation and promotes differential or preferential treatment of individuals on the basis of such classification.
- The Board of Governors restriction also defines political or social activism as any activity organized with a purpose of effecting or preventing change to a government policy, action, or function, or any activity intended to achieve a desired result related to social issues, where the university endorses or promotes a position in communications, advertisements, programs, or campus activities.
DeSantis ramping up spring break police presence: ‘We don’t welcome mayhem’: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced the state will be increasing its police ...
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Florida ethics overhaul will leave corruption unchecked, watchdog groups warn: A bill approved by the Florida Legislature could undermine the state's ethics ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/19/florida-ethics-overhaul-will-leave-corruption-unchecked-watchdog-groups-warn/
Ron DeSantis takes on Target, and Walmart, over retail theft: The right-wing governor has battled with Target in the past and he's not shy about taking on major ...
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Florida lawyers ask appeals court to revive Broward election fraud case: When Broward Circuit Judge George Odom dismissed the state's case against a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/19/florida-lawyers-ask-appeals-court-to-revive-broward-election-fraud-case/
DeSantis touts Disney World district as model of ‘good government’: Gov. Ron DeSantis praised Disney World’s oversight district as a model of good government ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/22/desantis-touts-disney-world-district-as-model-of-good-government/
Florida lawmakers, advocates march in protest of anti-transgender legislation: Florida has passed a growing list of anti-LGBTQ policies in recent years.
abcnews.go.com/US/florida-lawmakers-advocates-march-protest-anti-transgender-legislation/story
To Save Our Democracy, Stop DeSantis’ Racist Education Crusade: A personal reflection on the counterrevolution against Black history from a civil rights attorney ...
commondreams.org/opinion/stop-desantis-racist-education-crusade
Man wanted on rape charges released when Oregon refuses to request transfer from Florida; then Gov. DeSantis
oregonlive.com/crime/2024/03/man-wanted-on-rape-charges-released-when-oregon-refuses-to-request-transfer-from-florida-then-gov-desantis-steps-in.html
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
nbcnews.com/tech/florida-ron-desantis-signs-bill-social-media-kids-ban-rcna144950
Quick Glance: Florida's Legislation Limits Social Media Access for Minors
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use for children under 14.
- Supporters aim to safeguard children's mental health, while critics argue against potential infringement on free speech.
- The law mandates social media platforms to delete accounts of minors and conduct third-party age verification.
- Several other states have implemented comparable regulations, with Meta opposing the law citing privacy concerns.
LAW AND ORDER: Gov. Ron DeSantis explains how the bill will prevent rampant retail theft within Florida. trib.al/vfl2SnF
Attorney general on the wrong side in voter fraud appeals | Editorial: Attorney General Ashley Moody is, once again, asking the courts to embrace a dubious legal ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/22/attorney-general-on-the-wrong-side-in-voter-fraud-appeals-editorial/
DeSantis to sign bill to release grand jury testimony in Jeffrey Epstein case: Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he will sign a bill clearing the way for the release ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/23/desantis-says-hell-sign-bill-to-release-grand-jury-testimony-in-jeffrey-epstein-case/
He has vehemently denied any allegations. www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-andrew-faces-fresh-court-32259116
SNL roasts Trump on E. Jean Carroll verdict, DeSantis endorsement in ‘Weekend Update’
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4433974-snl-roasts-trump-on-e-jean-carroll-verdict-desantis-endorsement-in-weekend-update/
Quick Glance: E. Jean Carroll Plans to Use Trump Trial Money for Good
- Carroll promises to do 'something good' with money won from Trump
- Writer awarded $83.3 million for defamation
- It could take years to see the money, but she is already planning how to use it
- After the verdict on Friday, Carroll is not ready to assume that the former president is finished with her
Ron DeSantis has beef with lab-grown meat: The “steaks” are high in the Florida Legislature, with Gov. Ron DeSantis weighing in on a pair of proposed bills that ...
wfla.com/news/florida/ron-desantis-has-beef-with-lab-grown-meat-products/
Dear Black college athletes: Listen to the NAACP, reconsider playing in state of Florida
usatoday.com/story/sports/columnist/mike-freeman/2024/03/16/naacp-florida-dei-black-athletes/72976987007/
Gov. Ron DeSantis' war on 'woke' appears to be losing steam in Florida: A federal court recently blocked most of a key DeSantis measure, the Stop WOKE Act ...
npr.org/2024/03/15/1238272873/desantis-woke-dont-say-gay-florida-stop-woke
Firm hired to remove migrants from Florida faces insurance fraud allegations: Canadian company working to relocate migrants in Florida is defending itself in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/22/firm-hired-to-remove-migrants-from-florida-faces-insurance-fraud-allegations/
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces crackdown on ‘porch pirates’ in new Florida bill: A new bill moving quickly through the Florida Legislature would intensify penalties ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/13/gov-ron-desantis-announces-crackdown-on-porch-pirates-in-new-florida-bill/
DeSantis signs bills that he says will keep immigrants living in the US illegally from Florida
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/15/desantis-signs-bills-that-he-says-will-keep-immigrants-living-in-the-us-illegally-from-florida/
Epstein case shows problem with grand jury secrecy | Commentary: Scott Maxwell says Jeffrey Epstein case shows the problem with secrecy in grand juries ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/15/epstein-release-grand-jury-records-maxwell/
Ron DeSantis failed because Trump’s base wants the man himself, not an imitation: Despite DeSantis’s obvious flaws, he was promoted by conservative elites eager ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/23/why-ron-desantis-dropped-out-trump-republican
Former Miami Commissioner Sabina Covo under investigation on bribery allegations, records show
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article285330417.html
How Trump muscled his way to the Republican nomination: Some of the Republican Party's most influential donors gathered 16 months ago in Las Vegas to consider ...
reuters.com/world/us/how-trump-muscled-his-way-republican-nomination-2024-03-06/
Ron DeSantis condemned as Florida removes sociology as core college class: Board of education replaces course at 12 public universities with own US history ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/26/florida-sociology-classes-ron-desantis-condemned
Quick Glance: Florida Removes Sociology as Core Course
- Florida eliminates sociology course from graduation requirements at state universities.
- Board replaces sociology with historically focused course 'Introductory Survey to 1877'.
- Critics view decision as politically driven.
- American Sociological Association urges reinstating sociology as core course.
Judge Dismisses Disney’s Suit Against Ron DeSantis: The entertainment company had sued the Florida governor, accusing him of a “targeted campaign of government ...
wsj.com/us-news/law/judge-dismisses-disneys-suit-against-ron-desantis-6b7c044b
DeSantis is far from the first to quote something Churchill never said: Florida’s governor, ending his presidential campaign, attributed to the British statesman ...
washingtonpost.com/history/2024/01/22/ron-desantis-winston-churchill/
Florida bans state colleges from using public funding for DEI: The new restriction will ensure that "taxpayer funds can no longer be used to promote DEI ...
axios.com/2024/01/18/florida-bans-public-funding-dei
Quick Glance: Florida Enacts Restrictions on DEI Programs in Public Colleges
- Regulations passed to limit use of public funds for DEI programs.
- New rule prohibits state and federal funds for DEI programs.
- Potential impact on classes, clubs, and programs on public Florida campuses.
- Board decision follows judge's block of 'Stop WOKE' Act in Florida.
Florida grand jury investigating COVID-19 vaccines releases first report: Their 33-page report released late Friday said “lockdowns were not a good trade” and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/04/florida-grand-jury-investigating-covid-19-vaccines-releases-first-report/
5 things to know for Jan. 22: Presidential race, Roe v. Wade, Winter storms, Israeli hostages, India’s new temple
cnn.com/2024/01/22/us/5-things-to-know-for-jan-22-presidential-race-roe-v-wade-winter-storms-israeli-hostages-indias-new-temple/
Trump was declared the winner in Iowa before many even cast their votes: The decision by the AP and other news organizations to project a Trump victory before ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/16/vote-count-iowa-caucus-trump/
Quick Glance: Trump Triumphs in Iowa; DeSantis and Haley Battle for 2nd Place
- While the Republican race for second continues, Iowa Democrats hold quieter caucuses.
- Iowa and New Hampshire, the first two states with nominating contests, tend to produce different winners.
- A majority of Iowa voters historically lean towards religious conservatism and rural living.
- Iowa is a closed system, allowing only Republicans to participate.
Florida welcomes students fleeing campus antisemitism, with little evidence that there's demand
apnews.com/article/desantis-florida-campus-antisemitism-d1fc8e5883fdbdec75431f58b28cfc6a
Florida board bans public funding for diversity programs at state universities: The board that oversees Florida's 12 public universities voted Wednesday to ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/24/florida-board-bans-public-funding-for-diversity-programs-at-state-universities/
On Jan. 6 anniversary, DeSantis accuses Democrats of waving ‘bloody shirt’: “[Biden] had a chance to be a uniter for this country but he has failed ...
politico.com/news/2024/01/06/jan-6-desantis-bloody-shirt-00134173
Trump Takes Aim at Haley as Primary Enters Final Phase in Iowa: Nearly a week before the state’s caucuses, a frenzy of campaigning belies a seemingly static G.O ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/07/us/politics/trump-haley-iowa-caucuses.html
Florida Republicans vote on removing party chairman accused of rape: The Republican Party of Florida has ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler and will replace him ...
apnews.com/article/florida-republicans-ziegler-rape-accusation-desantis-9a6fd77d848759cbef8ab23e869fd560
Quick Glance: Florida GOP removes Christian Ziegler amid rape claim
- Evan Power selected to replace Ziegler as state GOP chair.
- Party suspends Ziegler, demands resignation due to inability to lead amidst allegations.
- Ziegler and his wife admit prior consensual sexual relationship with accuser.
- Police investigating accusation of Ziegler raping woman after planned sexual encounter.
Christie is out but may not be done trying to stop Trump from winning: The former New Jersey governor regrets endorsing Donald Trump in 2016 and vows to keep ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/11/christie-trump-haley-desantis/
Ron DeSantis offers support after Iowa shooting, wouldn't back policy changes on gun violence
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ron-desantis-offers-support-iowa-shooting-wouldnt-back-policy-changes-rcna132307
DeSantis, Hochul Announce Proposals to Curb Retail Crime: Governors Ron DeSantis and Kathy Hochul both want to smash retail crime in their respective states ...
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In Iowa, Ron DeSantis laid out his plan to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion programs from colleges and "indoctrination" from K-12 schools.
Mass gun violence vexed the leading Republican candidates. When it came to gun laws, they did little to stop it.
bostonglobe.com/2024/01/07/nation/as-elected-officials-desantis-haley-and-trump-all-were-vexed-by-gun-violence/
Quick Glance: Republican Candidates and Gun Laws
- No Republican presidential candidate has made mass gun violence a central part of their campaign.
- Haley received national praise for her response to the attack on a historically Black church and supported the removal of the Confederate battle flag.
- As a candidate, she has expressed opposition to red flag laws and ruled out support for new gun laws.
- Trump opposed expanding Florida’s red flag law to other states and advocated for increased institutionalization instead.
Trump Is Already Accusing DeSantis of Rigging the Iowa Caucuses: The Trump campaign has issued mailers accusing Ron Desantis and his wife of “trying to rig the ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-campaign-iowa-mailers-desantis-caucus-rigging-1234941036/
'Scorn was their comfort zone': Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
theweek.com/politics/scorn-was-their-comfort-zone
Why Ron DeSantis says a federal response is needed for fentanyl but not gun violence
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2024/01/06/ron-desantis-says-federal-response-needed-for-fentanyl-but-not-gun-violence-iowa-caucuses/72096985007/
Ron DeSantis needs a strong result in the Jan. 15 Iowa Caucus. He and Casey DeSantis have scheduled a rigorous tour of Iowa in the final weeks.
Florida man who faced death penalty over child sex abuse takes life-in-prison plea deal
miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article285083602.html
How Donald Trump went from a diminished ex-president to the GOP’s dominant front-runner
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Florida attorney general floated idea to give office more power over drug cases: A draft bill proposed to give a statewide prosecutor jurisdiction over drug ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/01/09/attorney-general-moody-desantis-drug-trafficking-prosecution-cases/
Florida GOP suspends its chairman, demands he resign as rape investigation continues
pbs.org/newshour/politics/florida-gop-suspends-its-chairman-demands-he-resign-as-rape-investigation-continues
Quick Glance: Florida Republicans Take Powers from Chairman Amid Criminal Probe
- The party removed almost all authority of embattled chairman Christian Ziegler.
- Ziegler was censured and stripped of duties and salary.
- Republicans consider the criminal investigation against Ziegler as serious and distracting.
- Adam McGill Ross, chairman of the Republican Party in Pinellas County, emphasized expectations for the chairman.
Bill Ackman says DEI is racist: "DEI is racist because reverse racism is racism, even if it is against white people," Ackman wrote on X.
businessinsider.com/bill-ackman-says-dei-is-racist-2024-1
Florida State Colleges Banned From Using Public Funds For DEI As Outrage Against Programs Mounts
forbes.com/sites/antoniopequenoiv/2024/01/17/florida-state-colleges-banned-from-using-public-funds-for-dei-as-outrage-against-programs-mounts/
DeSantis vows to help man charged with beheading Iowa Capitol’s Satanic Temple statue
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4362025-iowa-capitol-satanic-temple-statue-vandalism-desantis/
Quick Glance: Former Candidate Charged After Destruction of Satanic Temple Display
- Former U.S. Navy fighter pilot Michael Cassidy is accused of destroying the Baphomet statue in the Iowa Capitol.
- The display has drawn criticism from many conservatives, including presidential candidate Ron DeSantis.
- The display was partially destroyed, and Cassidy has been charged with criminal mischief.
- The Satanic Temple display remains at the site in the Capitol.
Ron DeSantis calls out Donald Trump over abortion, border debates during town hall: 5 takeaways
usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2023/12/12/desantis-calls-out-trump-haley-cnn-town-hall/71839170007/
Quote researchers about fake statements: “Even academically educated people fall for this”
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Ron DeSantis is out and the contest for the Republican nomination is down to a binary choice: a man who claims the last election was stolen from him or the ... Show more #news #stvnews #trump #usa #Election2024
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R ) said that it is more critical for Americans to support Israel with their tax dollars when asked to choose between the ... Show more
Donald Trump Accuses Casey DeSantis of ‘Plot to Rig’ Iowa Caucus : DeSantis clarified the remarks on Friday, writing on X that her call was for volunteers ...
thedailybeast.com/donald-trump-accuses-casey-desantis-of-plot-to-rig-iowa-caucus
Satanic Temple Altar At The Iowa State Capitol Has Republicans Seething: Even Ron DeSantis has weighed in.
huffpost.com/entry/satanic-temple-altar-iowa-state-capitol_n_6579d801e4b0db9d2ab7d349
Florida man touts central bank digital currency conspiracy theory in re-election bid
theregister.com/2024/01/22/florida_man_touts_cbdc_conspiracy/
Indoctrination starts in the governor’s office | Letters to the editor: A reader who's a college professor says it's Gov. DeSantis who pushes ...
sun-sentinel.com/2023/12/13/indoctrination-starts-in-the-governors-office-letters-to-the-editor/
DeSantis Lawyer Can’t Name a Single Policy That Led to Reform Prosecutor’s Suspension
theintercept.com/2023/12/06/ron-desantis-supreme-court-monique-worrell/
Florida prosecutor seeks death penalty for man charged with child sexual abuse: A Florida prosecutor is using a new state law to seek the death penalty for a man ...
nydailynews.com/2023/12/16/florida-man-death-penalty-sexual-abuse-child/
Gavin Newsom’s Wife Reportedly Put an End to Fiery Fox News Debate: Things got hostile behind the scenes, according to NBC News.
thedailybeast.com/gavin-newsoms-wife-reportedly-put-an-end-to-fiery-fox-news-debate
Quick Glance: Key Points in DeSantis-Newsom Debate on Fox
- DeSantis and Newsom will participate in a 90-minute debate titled 'DeSantis vs. Newsom: The Great Red vs. Blue State Debate,' moderated by Fox News host Sean Hannity.
- Both governors have developed a growing rivalry over the past months and may use the debate to boost their political careers.
- Expect personal attacks between Newsom and DeSantis, as they have criticized each other in the past.
- The outcome of the debate could impact the perception of Florida and California, as both governors have clashed over various political issues.
How one Florida county is defying DeSantis at the Rose Parade: Visit Lauderdale, the official marketing agency of Florida's Broward County ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-12-31/rose-parade-2024-visit-lauderdale
A Florida election fraud chief died last year in the hallway of Ron DeSantis' office
npr.org/2023/11/28/1215563959/antonacci-desantis-florida-election-official-death
Quick Glance: Tragic Death of Official at Ron DeSantis' Office
- Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Peter Antonacci in 2022 to head a new office to combat election fraud.
- Following a heated meeting, the top election fraud officer collapsed in the governor's office and went unnoticed for 24 minutes before receiving help.
- An in-depth investigation reveals more about the circumstances of Antonacci's death and his prior conflict with some of the state's top officials.
- Despite claims that Antonacci died after an argument, the records do not mention the governor.
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