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May 15, 2023

DeSantis bans state funding for diversity, inclusion programs at Florida public universities

Gov. Ron DeSantis banned public universities from using state funds for diversity, equity and inclusion programs and requiring diversity statements.

May 15, 2023

DeSantis press secretary leaves governor's office to join political operation

Bryan Griffin, press secretary for the Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis, is resigning to take on a new role as press secretary in DeSantis’ political operation

May 15, 2023

Trump hits DeSantis on abortion, suggests 6-week abortion limit is ‘too harsh’

Former President Trump claimed many pro-lifers believe a six-week abortion ban is "too harsh," and criticized Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing one.

May 14, 2023

DeSantis steps in and meets with voters after Trump cancels Iowa rally, causing online firestorm

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a surprise event in Iowa just minutes from where former President Donald Trump canceled his, citing the potential for severe weather.

May 14, 2023

Migrants' attorneys want lawsuit against Ron DeSantis over Martha's Vineyard flights to stay in Massachusetts

Attorneys representing migrants flown from the border to Martha's Vineyard object to moving their case against Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis out of Massachusetts.

May 14, 2023

Florida school board members weigh in on 'furry dress attire' at school board meeting: 'It's inappropriate'

Members of a school board in Florida debated whether "furry dress attire" should be allowed in their schools on Tuesday as one of the members said the conversation was "insane."

May 14, 2023

Florida deputy reunites with family after helping deliver their healthy baby girl on side of highway

Hillsborough County Master Deputy Daniel "Red" Jones had helped deliver baby Lexela on the shoulder of Highway 60 in Plant City, Florida, on April 30.

May 13, 2023

Florida deputy rescues escaped 6-foot boa constrictor on road

A Florida sheriff's deputy found a 6-foot boa constrictor slithering along a Seminole County road this week. The reptile was sent to an exotic animal rescue.

May 13, 2023

Florida middle school teacher accused of filming students, touching them inappropriately: police

Orlando middle school teacher Javier Fernandez Romero-Gonzalez was recently arrested and taken to jail for allegedly inappropriately touching students at Innovation Middle School.

May 13, 2023

Carrie Underwood gets sentimental tattoo with sisters-in-law on Florida girls trip: 'I love you ladies!!!'

Carrie Underwood was joined by her sisters-in-law on a vacation in Florida, which included a visit to a tattoo parlor. Underwood later showed off her new ink on Instagram.