Ron DeSantis

Governor Ron DeSantis said during a Tuesday press conference that almost 50,000 homes are still without power.

Several political watchers and opinion writers have been panning Governor Ron DeSantis’ political performance during Tuesday’s primary election. Tristan Wood spoke with one of DeSantis’ critics.

Smart and Safe Florida, the PAC behind the ballot initiative, spent $5 million on pro-pot ads across Florida.

Critics of recent laws allowing school books and other classroom materials to be challenged and removed have categorized the effort as book banning. And many school districts have taken steps to keep themselves from running afoul of these new state laws. Gov. Ron DeSantis himself has spearheaded the efforts to keep inappropriate books away from kids, but now he’s endorsing a plan to curb what some see as excessive challenges.

"We need to stop this invasion at our southern border once and for all."

DeSantis says the money will be used to increase safety and security measures

Florida’s State and National Guard troops are heading to Texas. Governor Ron DeSantis issued the order Thursday morning. The move appears to have surprised even some of his supporters and is raising questions about its legality.

DeSantis announced he’ll be working alongside lawmakers to see that the measure clears any potential legal hurdles.

The amendments would impose term limits on members of Congress, require the federal government to pass a balanced budget, and give the president line-item veto power.

Florida’s highest court will weigh in on the constitutionality of the state's congressional map, but any changes likely wouldn't come in time for the 2024 elections.