Former Broward supervisor of elections tapped as Florida's top elections cop
Pete Antonacci to head a controversial new state office charged with probing voting irregularities.
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Pete Antonacci to head a controversial new state office charged with probing voting irregularities.
At the end of May, DeSantis was sitting on $111 million.
The 30-second spot scheduled to air on Fox News starting Monday takes shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his policies, while drawing a contrast with California.
The ad scheduled to air on Fox News starting Monday takes shots at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and his policies.
Gov. Ron DeSantis and state Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis praised Ben & Jerry's parent company for a decision that will allow sales of ice cream in Israel.
As a new state law dubbed the "Stop WOKE Act" took effect Friday, businesses and a university professor continued battling to block its restrictions on how race-related concepts can be addressed in workplace training and schools.
Under the new law, criminal and sexual-offender background checks will be required for apartment-complex employees.
Students who apply for the Bright Futures program starting in the next school year will be able to fulfill the volunteer requirement by working 100 hours.
Gov. DeSantis said the change will help low-income families whose teenagers need to work.
Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis signed 35 bills, including a law allowing local governments to ban smoking on beaches,
Gov. Ron DeSantis at Surfside remembrance event
Until Friday, healthcare providers in Florida could not order the COVID-19 vaccine dosage to administer to children between six months and five years old.
After years of legislative battles about the issue, Gov. Ron DeSantis faces a decision about whether to approve revamping the state's alimony laws.
Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration moved forward Friday with a proposal that would deny Medicaid coverage for treatments such as puberty-blocking medication and hormone therapy for transgender people.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday asked that a statewide grand jury be set up to examine networks that illegally smuggle people into the state as part of an investigation that also would focus on local governments that he says violate state law by adopting "sanctuary" policies.
Florida is the only state that hasn't preordered COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers in anticipation of their final approval by the federal government.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed three bills, including changes to Florida's specialty license-plate program and new restrictions on candidates for soil-and-water conservation district boards.
Gov. Ron DeSantis was in South Florida Thursday to announce that registration is now open for the annual python challenge.
"It's insulting to the average citizen to listen to some of this drivel coming out of the White House and because they know people are upset about it."
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis blamed President Joe Biden for the high gas prices.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a press conference in South Florida on Thursday morning to talk about this year's Python Challenge.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a measure to cover medical costs of retired law-enforcement dogs. The law (SB 226), which will take effect July 1, will allow handlers of retired police dogs to receive up to $1,500 in reimbursements for annual veterinary costs.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is set to appear before a friendly conference of conservative Jewish leaders in New York City on Sunday, despite efforts by gay rights advocates to get the event canceled.
The laws are designed to do such things as allow a veteran's military experience count when applying for jobs.
Miami Beach and Miami-Dade leaders are seeking answers and possible enforcement action after an antisemitic song played inside a South Beach nightclub over the weekend.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
Miami's bid for its first national championship since 2001 ended Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium as the Hurricanes lost to unbeaten Indiana.
As fans headed to the Miami Hurricanes vs. Indiana Hoosiers game at Hard Rock Stadium, several drivers said their cars were towed from a nearby Walmart parking lot.
Will Smith scored for a second straight game and a rare goalie fight highlighted San Jose's 4-1 win over the two-time defending champion Florida Panthers.
Miami's bid for its first national championship since 2001 ended Monday night at Hard Rock Stadium as the Hurricanes lost to unbeaten Indiana.
Miami Beach and Miami-Dade leaders are seeking answers and possible enforcement action after an antisemitic song played inside a South Beach nightclub over the weekend.
The Miami Dolphins have hired former Green Bay Packers defensive coordinator Jeff Hafley as their next head coach.
A program that had played in a grand total of 13 bowl games in the 130-some years before coach Curt Cignetti arrived in 2024 went on a historic run en route to a 16-0 season and a national title.
As fans headed to the Miami Hurricanes vs. Indiana Hoosiers game at Hard Rock Stadium, several drivers said their cars were towed from a nearby Walmart parking lot.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
As his standoff with America's closest allies escalates, President Trump says not getting the Nobel Peace Prize means he's no longer obligated "to think purely of Peace."
The Justice Dept. says it's investigating a group of protesters in Minnesota who disrupted services at a church where a local ICE official apparently serves as a pastor.
A Trump administration initiative is upending 60 years of efforts by the federal government to prevent discrimination against minority groups in the U.S.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey criticized the administration's immigration operations, calling the surge of federal agents an "occupying force that has quite literally invaded our city."
A U.S. defense official confirmed some 1,500 active-duty soldiers, currently stationed in Alaska, are on standby for possible deployment to Minneapolis amid the city's protests.
Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede spoke with Miami Herald Latin America reporter Antonio Maria Delgado about Delcy Rodríguez's growing control in Venezuela.
On Facing South Florida, Jim DeFede speaks with former interim Venezuelan president Juan Guaidó about Nicolas Maduro's capture.
In a special live episode, Jim DeFede brings us the latest developments and the fallout following the Saturday morning strikes.
Jim Defede's guest this week on Facing South Florida is James Fishback, a Republican candidate for the Florida governor's office.
Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
In his new wellness book, "Eat Your Ice Cream," Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel goes beyond the basics of eating, exercise and sleep, to the importance of being happy, social engagement, and recommended behaviors (like "don't be a schmuck") that can benefit longevity.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
The publisher of the Daily Mail tabloid denies claims by Prince Harry and other celebrities of "unlawful information gathering."
Another allegation against Busfield was reported to law enforcement the same day he turned himself in, according to a court filing.
In a video provided to TMZ on Tuesday, Timothy Busfield said the allegations "are all lies."
Scott Adams, the cartoonist who created the "Dilbert" comic strip, has died at the age of 68, his first ex-wife revealed on Tuesday.
From historic wins to powerful speeches, here are the highlights and most memorable moments from the 2026 Golden Globes.