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March 21, 2024

US citizens' flight out of Haiti chartered by DeSantis touches down in Florida

A flight from Haiti chartered by Gov. Ron DeSantis touched down in Orlando, Florida, Wednesday night with U.S. citizens evacuated from the war-torn island amid escalating violence.

March 20, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says 'next stop' for Haitians who land in Florida Keys may be Martha's Vineyard

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says any Haitians who land in the Florida Keys could get sent off to the liberal island, Martha's Vineyard.

March 16, 2024

Florida 'assets in place' to rebuff potential Haitian surge, as DeSantis expects Biden won't act

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis recounted his Fish and Wildlife officers interdicting a Haitian-piloted boat that was allegedly stocked with drugs and guns on "Hannity."

March 16, 2024

US national security faces major risks as gangs battle for control over Haiti

Experts warn gang violence erupting in Haiti could have a more lasting effect on U.S. security than on American borders as the international community steps in.

March 15, 2024

DeSantis details alarming find aboard Haitian migrant boat seized off Florida coast

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday announced law enforcement has interdicted a migrant boat that was also carrying firearms and drugs, as well as night vision gear.

March 14, 2024

Members of Florida's Disney district oversight board continue to shuffle a year after Gov. DeSantis' takeover

The chairman of Disney World's governing district has left his role, continuing the district board's trend of shuffling membership since Gov. DeSantis took over more than a year ago.

March 13, 2024

DeSantis sends soldiers, aircraft to ‘protect’ Florida from illegal immigrant boats amid Haiti unrest

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he is sending more than 250 troops and officers to shield the state from vessels carrying illegal immigrants from Haiti.

March 12, 2024

NAACP urge Black athletes to 'reconsider' playing at Florida colleges due to anti-DEI bill

The NAACP on Monday called on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida public universities and colleges in light of the Sunshine State’s crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

March 11, 2024

Florida’s controversial parental rights law upheld after federal court settlement, DeSantis touts ‘major win’

Florida's so-called "Don’t Say Gay," is being upheld under a settlement that clarifies when students and teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender identity openly.

March 11, 2024

Legal battle underway in Florida over sports betting as Supreme Court petition challenges tribal agreement

Florida and the Seminole Tribe have a compact giving the tribe exclusive online sports betting and casino gambling rights, but legal challenges question the legality of bets.