Ron DeSantis
Orlando Weekly covers Gov. Ron DeSantis with news on education policy, book bans, Disney’s special district, free speech issues, and state politics.
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In Orlando, DeSantis proposes $117B budget that bans ‘social justice’ efforts
“Today I announced the ‘Floridians First’ Budget, which will keep Florida on the course of fiscal responsibility and delivers on the priorities that have made Florida the greatest state in America.”
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DeSantis and Trump’s beef overshadows ‘AI Week’
A fight between the two has dominated Florida House Speaker Danny Perez’s planned “artificial intelligence week” in the Legislature
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‘Age of darkness and deceit’: DeSantis proposes ‘AI bill of rights’ in crackdown
The legislative proposals come in sharp contrast to pro-tech push marking President Donald Trump’s second term in office.
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DeSantis says Florida ‘will be forced’ to redistrict due to pending SCOTUS decision
A Louisiana case may lead to changes in rules requiring racial minorities get a chance to be an electoral majority or plurality in some areas
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DeSantis administration: We need another $50M to cover SNAP costs
The additional money is needed as a result of the One Big Beautiful Bill and Congress’ decision to reduce spending on SNAP
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DeSantis asks Legislature to punish inhumane dog breeders
He wants to impose a dog breeder license, target unethical breeding, and tighten penalties for abusing animals in front of children
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DeSantis says Trump’s oil drilling could ‘weaken’ environment, military training
This is one of the rarer instances of DeSantis breaking with Trump since the 2024 elections
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Opponents ask DeSantis to stop the 2025 Florida bear hunt
Florida’s first black bear hunt in a decade is set to start next month
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Florida bill would impose timelines for governor to set special election dates
Gov. DeSantis’ delay means some voters won’t be represented until after the next legislative session ends
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‘Build a FL border wall’: DeSantis mocks Zohran Mamdani’s NYC mayoral win
DeSantis asked how Florida should respond: “Build a FL border wall” “Tariff all transplants” or “Recruit new transplants”
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DeSantis says executions are about ‘justice,’ as Florida hits record high
Florida has executed 15 inmates this year, with two more scheduled in November
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‘Nonsensical’: Pro-marijuana group sues DeSantis administration, again
The lawsuit accuses the DeSantis administration of slow-walking the process to put its proposed amendment on the Florida ballot.
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DeSantis orders Board of Governors to ‘pull the plug’ on H1-B visas in universities
‘[There’s] a clinical assistant professor from supposed Palestine. Why are they—is that just social justice that they’re doing?’
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DeSantis says he wants just one constitutional amendment on property taxes in 2026
He insisted that voters should be given just one proposed constitutional amendment to overhaul the system instead of multiple proposals.
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Democrats urge DeSantis to declare emergency, fill Florida food pantries
Nearly 3 million people are expected to lose access to the federal food assistance program
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From Metallica to Stone Cold Steve Austin: DeSantis got personal on social media all of a sudden
In 2025 alone, DeSantis has posted about song ‘Master of Puppets’ four times
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DeSantis wants to test flying cars in Central Florida
Once green-lighted from the federal government, the aircrafts would be expected to provide short air transport ‘like an Uber’
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Florida lawmakers want to revive ‘free kill’ law after DeSantis’ veto
‘If you’re feeling a little déjà vu today it’s because you should be feeling a little déjà vu. We heard this exact bill in this committee’
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Gov. DeSantis taps Disney World president to join UCF board of trustees
It’s the latest indication that DeSantis’ dubious war with Disney is in fact over