Stories tagged: "Gov. Ron DeSantis"


Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks with a customer at the Red Arrow Diner during a visit to Manchester, N.H., Friday, May 19, 2023. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
What ‘Make America Florida’ Might Actually Mean

Gov. Ron DeSantis has argued that Florida is thriving and is the freest state in the country, but the data and evidence suggests otherwise.

Getting the COVID Vaccine in Florida: Dead Ends, Wrong Turns, and Frustration

This Puerto Rican grandmother's ordeal to get the vaccine began in December, leaving her frustrated and "emotionally drained."

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Those 55+ With Underlying Medical Conditions Can Get COVID Vaccines at Miami-Dade’s Jackson Health System

The appointments will be by invitation only to those patients that meet the current criteria.

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Florida Democrats Say DeSantis’ Anti-Protest Bill Is Racist

The bill has been widely denounced by Florida Democrats as a measure that “promises selective enforcement against people of color.”

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Florida Senate President Tests Positive for Coronavirus

Despite Florida surpassing 20,000 deaths due to the coronavirus, Simpson was scheduled to attend a Christmas party at DeSantis’ governor’s mansion Monday evening.