Ron DeSantis - Page 6

August 20

DeSantis: State line won't protect criminal illegals; sends 'Chuck Norris' deputy to nab fugitive trucker

Gov. DeSantis dispatched a deputy to apprehend a fugitive illegal alien who fled to California after a fatal Florida Turnpike crash that killed three motorists.

August 17

Florida schedules execution for man who killed estranged wife's family, set house on fire

A Florida man convicted of killing his estranged wife's sister and parents before setting their house on fire 35 years ago is set to be put to death next month.

August 15

Florida to open ‘Deportation Depot’ at shuttered prison weeks after launching ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ facility

Florida's DeSantis unveils new immigration detention center dubbed 'Deportation Depot' to expand deportations.

August 14

Daily Beast roasted for 'absolutely bonkers' article defending Florida death row inmates and slamming DeSantis

The Daily Beast faced backlash for publishing an article criticizing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis over executions of convicted murderers and rapists who happened to also be veterans.

August 12

DeSantis picks ‘the Chuck Norris of Florida politics’ as new top deputy

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints state Sen. Jay Collins, a combat veteran and amputee known as the "Chuck Norris of Florida Politics," as lieutenant governor.

August 5

Florida dispatches DOGE agents to Fort Lauderdale, Gainesville to analyze tax hikes, ‘reckless’ trends

DeSantis launches fiscal accountability initiative targeting blue counties with FLDOGE oversight, potentially expanding to Orange, Hillsborough and Pinellas counties.

August 2

DeSantis calls out media for 'failed drive-by attempt' to discredit 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A media dispute erupted as Gov. Ron DeSantis defended Florida's hurricane planning for the 'Alligator Alcatraz' facility following the Miami Herald's critical reporting.

July 31

DeSantis declares 'Hulk Hogan Day in Florida' after wrestling icon's death

Gov. Ron DeSantis ordered flags flown at half-staff to honor Hulk Hogan after the wrestling icon died from a cardiac arrest, declaring Aug. 1 "Hulk Hogan Day in Florida."

July 25

DHS has begun flying migrants out of Florida's 'Alligator Alcatraz,' DeSantis announces

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that the Department of Homeland Security has started flying migrants out of the “Alligator Alcatraz" detention facility.

July 24

Heckler hijacks Florida governor's Hulk Hogan tribute with profane tirade against 'Alligator Alcatraz'

A heckler interrupted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ tribute to Hulk Hogan, shouting profanities before being removed by security at a press event Thursday in Bradenton.