Florida, Ron DeSantis and Alligator Alcatraz
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Florida's back-to-school tax holiday is set to begin Aug. 1, offering savings on essential supplies like binders, pencils, computers and more.
Florida picked up an extra seat in the last round of reapportionment and produced maps that triggered a lengthy legal battle only resolved this month by the state Supreme Court. The map pushed by the governor ultimately resulted in Republicans gaining four seats across the state, helping the GOP narrowly win the House back in 2022.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Manatee County is on deck for DOGE audit as cuts to government spending reach the local level.
The survey in question shows the First Lady polling ahead of U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds in a potential 2026 GOP Primary for voters. The results show 32% of Florida Republicans supporting Casey DeSantis, 29% backing Donalds, and others polling in single digits.
DeSantis said communications director Bryan Griffin is the best candidate to promote “the message of the Free State of Florida.”
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Alachua Chronicle on MSNGovernor Ron DeSantis recommends Bryan Griffin as President and CEO of Visit Florida
Today, Governor Ron DeSantis made his recommendation for the next VISIT Florida President and CEO to be Bryan Griffin.
Critics have challenged federal and state officials’ contention that the detention center is just run by the state of Florida. Environmental groups suing to stop further construction and expansion demanded Thursday to see agreements or communications between state and federal officials and to visit the site.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Manatee County is next to receive state-level D.O.G.E. budget audits.
"Without even knowing any of the facts, I just know how this stuff works," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday during a press conference in Jacksonville.