Ron DeSantis

• Republican presidential hopefuls move forward as Trump considers 2024 run

  Mike Pompeo has launched an aggressive schedule, visiting states that will play a pivotal role in the 2024 primaries, and he has signed a contract with Fox News Channel.

  Politics

  Apr 18
• Florida officials accused of prioritizing wealthy seniors for coronavirus vaccines

  The revelations were the latest example of wealthy Floridians getting earlier access to vaccines, even as the state has lagged in efforts to get poorer residents vaccinated.

  Health

  Mar 4
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• What is the risk of attending the Super Bowl in Tampa during the pandemic?

  Despite the ongoing pandemic, 22,000 fans will be cheering in Tampa, Fla. during the 55th Super Bowl on Feb. 7 as the Tampa Bay Buccaneers play the Kansas City Chiefs.

  Commentary

  Feb 6
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• ‘I made mistakes’: Man changes mind on wearing a mask after COVID-19 hospitalization

  Florida is one of 12 states without a mask mandate, where restaurants, clubs and bars operate at full capacity. 

  Health

  Jan 9
• Florida lifts coronavirus restrictions despite resurgence in cases

  In his drive to return the state to normalcy, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted limits on indoor seating at restaurants, saying they can operate at 100 per cent in municipalities with no restrictions and that other local governments can't restrict indoor seating by more than 50 per cent.

  Health

  Oct 3, 2020
• Trump’s Mar-a-Lago club in Florida partially reopens after coronavirus lockdown

  Palm Beach County has had nearly 4,300 confirmed COVID-19 cases since early March and at least 263 deaths.

  Health

  May 14, 2020
• 5 dead after hurricane Dorian causes massive flooding in Bahamas

  An advisory from the hurricane centre warned that Florida’s east-central coast could see a brief tornado sometime Monday afternoon or evening.

  World

  Sep 2, 2019
• Some Florida boat residents plan to ride out Dorian while hoping for the best

  Dozens of Floridians who live in boats in marinas along the Atlantic Coast in Brevard County were rushing to secure their vessels on Sunday.

  World

  Sep 1, 2019
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• Hurricane Dorian: Florida’s fate may come down to mere miles

  The National Hurricane Center forecasts Dorian to be 40 to 50 miles off the Florida coast on Tuesday and Wednesday, with hurricane-force wind speeds extending about 35 miles to the west.

  World

  Sep 1, 2019
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• Orlando marks 3rd anniversary of Pulse nightclub massacre with sombre memorial gatherings

  Three years after a gunman massacred 49 people and wounded many others at a gay nightclub in central Florida, the anniversary was being observed Wednesday with somber memorial gatherings and proclamations.

  World

  Jun 12, 2019