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Universal school choice legislation for Florida students will head to Gov. Ron DeSantis' desk to be signed after passing in the Florida Senate and House.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' Board of Education is considering extending the state's Parental Rights in Education law to all grades across public schools.

The former president offered a sprawling attack on his likely 2024 opponent on Wednesday. Some of it was even accurate.

Ron DeSantis is walking back his characterization of Russia's war in Ukraine as a "territorial dispute," following criticism from a number of fellow Republicans who expressed concern about the potential 2024 presidential candidate's dismissive description of the conflict. I don’t think legitimately, but they had," DeSantis said, according to excerpts. DeSantis made his initial comments last week in a written response to questions sent to declared and potential GOP presidential candidates by Fox News host Tucker Carlson. Shelley Moore Capito of West Virginia, John Cornyn of Texas and Roger Wicker of Mississippi said they disagreed with DeSantis’ framing. In the interview with Morgan, DeSantis sought to toughen his position toward Russia, calling Russian President Vladimir Putin a “war criminal” and arguing that his detractors had incorrectly characterized his “territorial dispute” remarks.

Florida Gov_ Ron DeSantis is walking back his characterization of Russia's war on Ukraine as a “territorial dispute."

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is walking back his characterization of Russia’s war in Ukraine as a “territorial dispute,” following criticism from a number of fellow Republicans who expressed concern about the potential 2024 presidential candidate’s dismissive description of the conflict. In excerpts of an interview with Piers Morgan set to air Thursday on Fox Nation, DeSantis said his earlier comments referenced ongoing fighting in the eastern Donbas region, as well as Russia's 2014 seizure of Crimea.

"You have your sibling, their future was robbed and it's something I wish I could get back," DeSantis told Morgan.

But a permitless carry bill proceeds. That bill, HB 543, would repeal the requirement that Floridians with concealed weapons get a license.

The bill would create a public-records exemption for the governor, the governor’s immediate family, visiting governors and others.

A recently formed pro-Ron DeSantis super PAC is bringing on board a veteran GOP strategist who’s served as the top consultant for Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin and Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas

Ron DeSantis is planning to hold a news conference Thursday morning with state education officials. DeSantis is planning to speak around 10 a.m. at Ridgeview High School in Clay County. The governor will be joined by Department of Education Commissioner Manny Diaz. Watch: Central Florida high school cancels after-school ‘Drag & Donuts’ eventThe governor’s press office did not say what DeSantis and Diaz are planning to discuss at the event. Channel 9 will monitor the news conference and provide updates on Eyewitness News.

After dismissing Russian President Vladimir Putin's invasion of Ukraine as a "territorial dispute," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has now called him a "war criminal."

Florida Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr. offers new details.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reportedly helped shut down a drag show event at an Orlando high school after the state's department of education questioned the event.

Senate bill sponsor Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers, said disclosure of information about the governor’s travel could expose security operations

Joe Biden likes to say he’s the most pro-union president in U.S. history.

DeSantis's antipathy toward media is part of his brand in GOP politics. Free speech advocates fear a new libel bill he favors goes too far.

The drone encounter had raised alarm about the prospect of potential escalation between Kremlin and Washington.

Laura Ingraham discusses how the Biden administration created economic decline and plays campaign manager for Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump on how to fix President Biden's mistakes on "The Ingraham Angle."

ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — A Drag and Donuts Annual after-school event was canceled at Boone High School Wednesday. It comes amid a push to expand the Parental Rights in Education law that bans instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade. Ron DeSantis’ administration is looking to ban those lessons through fourth grade as well. “If a sports group invites a sports educator to come what’s wrong with a queer group inviting someone from the queer community,” Deshazo said. READ: Meet the Squeeze: Orlando’s new Major League Pickleball teamVIDEO: Florida responds to ‘Don’t Say Gay’ confusion, says enforcement will be limited Florida attorneys provided some insight into how the state Department of Education plans to enforce the new Parental Rights in Education law.

The move by Jeff Roe raises further doubts about Glenn Youngkin’s interest in a 2024 presidential campaign.

COLUMBIA, S.C. — (AP) — A top Republican operative who worked as an adviser on Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin's winning campaign has signed on to work for a super PAC urging Florida Gov. Roe ran Texas Sen. Ted Cruz’s 2016 presidential campaign and has advised numerous other GOP politicians, including Eric Greitens, who resigned as Missouri governor in 2018 amid allegations of sexual misconduct and campaign violations. The move comes as DeSantis readies for an expected 2024 Republican presidential campaign and works on building up a campaign infrastructure to support a potential bid. In an interview, Roe called Youngkin "a unicorn in American politics," as the first GOP governor elected in Virginia in more than a decade.

A top Republican operative who worked as an adviser on Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin’s winning campaign has signed on to work for a super PAC urging Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to run for president.

Former President Trump lashed out at Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' record on the COVID-19 pandemic in the latest criticism of his top potential 2024 rival.

Fox News host Jesse Watters reacts to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' recent comments about former President Donald Trump and 2024 on "Jesse Watters Primetime."

When asked about his "territorial dispute" comment, DeSantis said his words were "mischaracterized" and that Russia was "wrong" to invade Ukraine.

Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Taiwan was a "critical interest" to the U.S., and that China was a greater threat to America than Russia.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, a Republican, told Piers Morgan in an interview set to air Wednesday that he believes Russian President Vladimir Putin is "a war criminal."

The poll of 1,582 U.S. adults, which was conducted from March 16 to 20, suggests a bumpy road ahead for DeSantis after he launches his widely expected presidential campaign later this spring. One bright spot for DeSantis, however, has been the consistent perception that Trump would be a weak general-election candidate. Head-to-head against President Biden, Trump currently trails 43% to 45% among registered voters; in a similar matchup, DeSantis and Biden are tied at 43%. Elsewhere in the survey, Yahoo News and YouGov asked a detailed question about gender-affirming care, which DeSantis has restricted in Florida. But for now, the Yahoo News/YouGov poll illustrates some of the risks of trying to outflank Trump on the right.

If Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defeats former President Donald Trump for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, he may have a harder time winning the general election than his supporters expect, according to the latest Yahoo News/YouGov poll.

DeSantis noted in an interview that his own administration in Florida lacks "daily drama" and laughed off Trump's nickname for him, "Ron DeSanctimonious."

DeSantis called truth “essential” and said, “We have to agree that there’s a certain reality.” One truth he won’t touch, though: the legitimacy of Trump’s loss.

Ron DeSantis is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues a focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run. The proposal, which would not require legislative approval, is scheduled for a vote next month before the state Board of Education and has been put forth by state Education Department, both of which are led by appointees of the governor. The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12, unless required by existing state standards or as part of reproductive health instruction that students can choose not to take. The measure comes after DeSantis championed a law last year that prohibited instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade. The board oversees municipal services in Disney’s theme park properties and was instrumental in the company’s decision to build near Orlando in the 1960s.

Ron DeSantis is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call "Don't Say Gay" as the Republican governor continues a focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run. The proposal, which would not require legislative approval, is scheduled for a vote next month before the state Board of Education and has been put forth by state Education Department, both of which are led by appointees of the governor. Spokespeople for the governor’s office and the Education Department did not immediately return an emailed request for comment. The measure comes after DeSantis championed a law last year that prohibited instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade. The law drew widespread backlash nationally, with critics saying it marginalizes LGBTQ people, and kicked off a feud between the state and Disney, which publicly opposed the law.

Florida’s new agriculture commissioner, Wilton Simpson, told News 6 he is confident legislation that will carry penalties for the use of so-called “gas pump manipulation devices,” will pass with full support by state lawmakers and Governor Ron DeSantis.

Ron DeSantis is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don't Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues a focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run. The proposal, which would not require legislative approval, is scheduled for a vote next month before the state Board of Education and has been put forth by state Education Department, both of which are led by appointees of the governor. Spokespeople for the governor’s office and the Education Department did not immediately return an emailed request for comment. The measure comes after DeSantis championed a law last year that prohibited instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in kindergarten through third grade. The law drew widespread backlash nationally, with critics saying it marginalizes LGBTQ people, and kicked off a feud between the state and Disney, which publicly opposed the law.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is the non-Trump candidate, but that can change.

The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ' administration is moving to forbid classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don't Say Gay” as the Republican governor continues a focus on cultural issues ahead of his expected presidential run. The proposal, which would not require legislative approval, is scheduled for a vote next month before the state Board of Education and has been put forth by state Education Department, both of which are led by appointees of the governor. The rule change would ban lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity from grades 4 to 12, unless required by existing state standards or as part of reproductive health instruction that students can choose not to take.

Many Republicans are quietly testing messages and discussing strategies to defeat him in their party’s upcoming presidential primary.

Republicans blasting a hush-money probe against former President Donald Trump as politically motivated are blaming a frequent target: George Soros.

His statements have been hotly disputed, but not refuted.

But don't call them presidential candidates — at least, not yet. Ron DeSantis to former Vice President Mike Pence and South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, there appears to be little rush to join the field of official presidential candidates. While such a move would mark a historic moment in American politics, the presidential campaign still moves forward with the first debates slated for August and Iowa's leadoff caucuses less than a year away. "There is not an unlimited supply of quality staff," said Republican strategist Jesse Hunt, who worked on the 2016 presidential campaign of former Florida Gov. But Youngkin has not yet scheduled visits to early presidential nominating states this year or had conversations with prospective campaign staffers in those states.

At this point during the last presidential election in 2020, more than 15 Democrats had jumped into their party’s open presidential race.

The Division of Alcoholic Beverages and Tobacco would be able to revoke licenses of lodging or food-service establishments for violations

Ron DeSantis portrayed himself as a more disciplined executive than Trump in a Piers Morgan interview, again distancing himself from his potential 2024 rival.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis took jabs at former President Trump's leadership style and dismissed his recent criticisms as nothing more than "background noise."

The former president’s team is pressuring other Republicans to show support. But advisers privately acknowledged many potential risks.

George Soros' donation to a group that backed Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg is back in the spotlight, but he's not the only Soros family member to support him.

“Checking the box, saying you’re concerned, isn’t going to cut it.”Now Trump’s Republican rivals are scrambling to figure out what tone to take. Chris Christie said "the circus continues" when asked about Trump's preemptive response to the possible indictment. “So I don’t think that the American people probably see this as a huge crime.”Ron DeSantisAt a Monday press conference, Florida Gov. Shortly after news of the possible indictment broke, Ramaswamy wrote that it would be a "national disaster" and asked Bragg to drop the case. “I called on my fellow GOP candidates @RonDeSantisFL and @NikkiHaley to join me in condemning the potential Trump indictment because those of us *running against Trump* can most credibly call on the Manhattan DA to abandon this disastrously politicized prosecution,” Ramaswamy wrote.

The Florida governor's family roots in the region are a new focus of attention. It may not do him much good.

Arizona lawmakers have advanced a parental rights bill that would instruct the state Department of Education to create a list of books banned for sexually explicit LGBTQ+ content.

Florida's Republican governor takes his anti-big tech rhetoric, including targeting Google, beyond what he has said publicly.

The Washington Post cited politicians and activists opposed to Iowa Republican Gov. Kim Reynolds to argue that she has been unfairly "targeting the LGBTQ community."

The Senate Health Policy Committee approved the measure, after lengthy and often-emotional testimony and debate

Donald Trump claimed on social media that he will be arrested on Tuesday and called for mass protest. His unfounded claims showed his continued influence on the Republican Party.

From almost the moment he first rode down the escalator in Trump Tower, a question has loomed over the Republican Party: Is this the moment to break from Donald Trump.

A longtime Florida Supreme Court justice is retiring, giving Gov. Ron DeSantis his fifth vacancy on the bench.

DeSantis has tended toward the staunchly right-wing Federalist Society when selecting judges, who now reverse important precedents.

Republican presidential candidate, who's a 2024 rival to former President Donald Trump, says it would be 'it would be a national disaster' if Trump's indicted but opposes street protests

Longstanding disagreements about content in school libraries often focus this year on books with LGBTQ themes.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis called on the Legislature Monday to forbid the use of digital currency in the state.

Orlando Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell said lawmakers can get pulled into some pretty strange positions by Florida’s special interest groups.

No Republican has done more to restrict abortion rights than Donald Trump.

Legislation moving in the Florida House would ban discussion of menstrual cycles and other human sexuality topics in elementary grades.

Miami Herald recognizes DeForest in public records recap

Republicans who are seeking to lead their party in the 2024 presidential race gathered in South Carolina this weekend.

The Republican-controlled House on Friday passed a measure that would make every Florida student eligible for taxpayer-backed school vouchers, as Democrats and other critics slammed the expansion as a “coupon for millionaires.”

Texas and Florida are being led by tough-talking Republican governors weighing presidential runs as their state lawmakers debate especially strict legislation on border security.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a news conference at a restaurant in Fort Myers.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is a leading Republican presidential prospect who has emerged as a potent force in national politics while avoiding the personal connections, intimate moments and unscripted questions that have long fueled successful White House bids.

A Florida law that restricts the way race-related issues can be taught in schools will stay on hold for universities for now.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving to revoke the liquor license of a Miami hotel that hosted a Christmas drag show.

A key Florida Senate panel on Wednesday approved a measure aimed at expanding Gov. Ron DeSantis’ crackdown on illegal immigration, drawing pushback from opponents who called it an attack on the state’s migrant community.

A proposed six-week abortion ban is advancing in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has indicated support for the restrictions as he prepares a potential presidential run.

The first Republican presidential primaries are nearly a year away and the candidate field is unsettled.

A conservative Texas congressman is preemptively endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, even though DeSantis hasn't yet announced a bid.

A Florida House panel Wednesday supported lowering a threshold for sentencing defendants to death.

Allies of former President Donald Trump have filed a complaint with the Florida Commission on Ethics accusing Gov. Ron DeSantis of violating campaign finance and ethics rules by running a shadow bid for the White House.

A Florida state representative has filed an amendment that would allow the Florida State Guard to assist other states.

Florida Republicans are advancing a proposal to ban classroom lessons on sexual orientation and gender identity through the eighth grade, expanding the controversial law critics call “Don’t Say Gay.”.

Former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis are emerging as leading rivals for the Republican presidential nomination, but when it comes to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, they are united in arguing that stopping the aggression isn’t a vital U.S. strategic interest.

Florida Republicans are advancing two key initiatives of Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for an expected presidential run.

Court records show that the man — 56-year-old Louis B. Gaskin — was found guilty of first-degree murder in 1990 after murdering a husband and wife in Flagler County the year prior.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has an execution date for a man dubbed the “ninja killer” in a 1989 double slaying.

Advocates for open government are ringing alarms about plans by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration that could make it harder to learn what public officials are doing and to speak out against them.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a roundtable Monday morning with education officials to discuss his decisive stances on diversity in the classroom.

As Donald Trump returns to Iowa, he and his team are aiming for a more disciplined approach to his latest presidential campaign.

Attorney General Ashley Moody has vowed to “safeguard Florida’s pioneering Government-in-the-Sunshine laws.”

In two years as Virginia's governor, Republican Glenn Youngkin has gone from political newcomer to potential 2024 presidential candidate.

U.S. health agencies have sent a letter to Florida’s surgeon general, warning him that his claims about COVID-19 vaccine risks are harmful to the public.

With the early 2024 conservative field led by two Floridians, the priorities for faith leaders in the state who have interacted with former President Donald Trump and/or Gov. Ron DeSantis might end up impacting the national campaign on issues ranging from abortion to education and immigration.

Florida House Bill 999 aims to target diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, also known as DEI, and the study of critical race theory at all of the state’s public universities.

Resignation follows revelations supervisor described book with same-sex couple as "contrary to the design of humanity."

A stricter abortion ban under consideration for Florida could have practical implications for women throughout the South and political implications for Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Final goodbyes begin Friday for 9-year-old T’Yonna Major, the youngest victim of a deadly shooting spree last month in Pine Hills that took three lives and inflamed a war of words between the region’s state attorney and Florida’s governor.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is visiting Iowa, introducing himself to expectant audiences of Republicans ahead of a likely 2024 presidential bid.

As lawmakers in Tallahassee consider Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget proposal this session, they will be also be deciding whether to approve a steep funding increase establishing Florida’s own branch of the military.

Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell announced Thursday that she answered Gov. Ron DeSantis’ investigation into her office with the documents he requested, but not without once again defending her office against claims by DeSantis and other officials that she called “political fearmongering.”

A former White House official who helped implement Donald Trump’s hardline immigration policies has broken ranks with the former president.