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August 29, 2023

DeSantis signals possible campaign timeout to deal with Idalia: 'You do what you need to do'

Gov. Ron DeSantis, a contender in the 2024 GOP presidential race, suggested Tuesday that he is prepared to deal with the impacts of Hurricane Idalia on the Sunshine State.

August 29, 2023

Florida AG warns new residents, potential looters ahead of Hurricane Idalia landfall: ‘Law and order state'

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody warns price gouging on gasoline and hotels and any looting after Hurricane Idalia's landfall will be prosecuted.

August 29, 2023

DeSantis, conservatives erupt on AP report justifying NAACP 'travel advisory' for Blacks in wake of shooting

The AP chief political reporter Steve Peoples wrote a piece collecting Black leaders condemning Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in the wake of a horrific shooting.

August 28, 2023

Florida Democrat claims DeSantis’ anti-woke policies to blame for Jacksonville shooting: 'Blood on his hands'

Florida state lawmaker Angie Nixon condemned her state's governor, Ron DeSantis, suggesting that his policies and rhetoric have helped provoke racialized violence.

August 28, 2023

DeSantis directs $1M to secure historically Black college, $100K for families of Jacksonville shooting victims

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a $1 million award for Edward Waters University and $100,000 to support the families of the Jacksonville shooting victims.

August 28, 2023

White House suggests DeSantis education reform may contribute to racial violence: 'Don't think it's a stretch'

The White House criticized education reforms in Ron DeSantis' Florida, open to the suggestion that they cause racial violence like the shooting in Jacksonville.

August 28, 2023

Biden approves federal disaster emergency for Florida, calls DeSantis regarding storm, Jacksonville shooting

President Biden and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke Monday about a federal emergency declaration with Tropical Storm Idalia forecast to become a hurricane.

August 28, 2023

Jacksonville Democrat councilwoman defends DeSantis amid boos at shooting victims vigil: 'Put parties aside'

A Jacksonville councilwoman defended Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis amid jeers from the crowd at a prayer vigil for the victims of a racially motivated shooting.

August 27, 2023

Biden, Harris advisers irked by Newsom's plan to debate DeSantis: 'Disrespectful'

Some advisers in the Biden-Harris campaign expressed concerns about a planned debate between Democrat California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a GOP hopeful.

August 27, 2023

DeSantis warns Florida residents Tropical Storm Idalia likely to be hurricane: 'Remain vigilant'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told residents to remain vigilant as Tropical Storm Idalia moves toward the state and is expected to grow into a Category 2 hurricane.