Florida Governor

• DeSantis enters 2024 presidential race, challenging Trump and crashing Twitter

  DeSantis has adopted the former president's fiery personality, his populist policies and even some of his rhetoric and mannerisms.

  U.S. News

  May 24, 2023
  
• Florida Democrats pick former Republican to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis

  In selecting U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist in the race for governor, Democrats sided with a candidate backed by many in the party's establishment who viewed him as the safest choice.

  World

  Aug 23, 2022
  
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• ‘COVID theatre’: Florida governor DeSantis berates students wearing masks

  The Republican governor was attending an indoor news conference and was visibly annoyed with students who were wearing masks as he approached the lectern.

  World

  Mar 3, 2022
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• Democrat Andrew Gillum concedes Florida governor’s race to Ron DeSantis

  Gillum had conceded to DeSantis on election night, but retracted it after the margin between the two candidates narrowed.

  Politics

  Nov 17, 2018
• Judge calls Florida a ‘laughing stock’ for election recount failures

  A Federal judge slammed Florida for failing to properly prepare for midterm election issues, especially after the pivotal recount that decided the presidency in 2000.

  Politics

  Nov 15, 2018
• Donald Trump pledges resources for Florida in Hurricane Irma aftermath

  Scott said he spoke with Trump Sunday morning. "He's offered every resource there is of the federal government," he said on ABC's "This Week."

  Environment

  Sep 10, 2017
• ‘The storm’s here,’ Florida governor says Hurricane Irma assault on state has begun

  "Do not wait, evacuate. Not tonight, not in an hour, you need to go right now. If you’re in an evacuation zone, leave.," said Governor Rick Scott.

  Environment

  Sep 9, 2017