Ronald Dion DeSantis (/ d ɪ ˈ s æ n t ɪ s, d iː-/; born September 14, 1978) is an American politician and former naval officer serving as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. A member of the Republican Party , he served from 2013 to 2018 as the U.S. representative from Florida's 6th congressional district .

2 days ago · FILE - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis delivers remarks and answers questions at a news conference, Sept. 16, 2024, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File) 2 days ago Florida Gov. DeSantis proposes ...

The Governor has called for a special session of the Florida Legislature to convene on January 27th, 2025, and to address the following issues: combatting illegal immigration, condominium regulation, agricultural relief in response to natural disasters, replenishing the My Safe Florida Home program, and the citizens’ initiative petition process.

Jan 8, 2019 · As Governor, he has led across a wide range of issues by successfully navigating Florida through the COVID pandemic, protecting Floridians from the harmful impacts of illegal immigration, expanding school choice, promoting public safety (with a record 50-year crime low in the state), keeping Florida’s economy strong, ensuring road improvement ...

Jan 29, 2025 · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to veto a sweeping immigration bill. It’s the latest escalation in a statehouse showdown between DeSantis’ office and the Republican leaders, who have...

4 days ago · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis late Sunday proposed a $115.6 billion budget for the 2025-2026 fiscal year that calls for increasing pay for state law-enforcement officers and firefighters, eliminating ...

Jan 27, 2025 · State GOP legislative leaders abruptly ended a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis and are pursuing their own immigration proposal, sparking an intraparty battle.

May 24, 2023 · Ron DeSantis, the Republican governor of Florida who has built a national profile with his combative brand of cultural conservatism, has entered the fray for the 2024 White House race.

Jan 15, 2025 · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is outlining the measures he's seeking in a special legislative session to help President-elect Donald Trump crack down on illegal immigration.

Nov 11, 2022 · But make no mistake, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is also preparing for a political disturbance brewing in the Sunshine State. His historic win has put him on a direct collision course with...