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.

Ronald Dion DeSantis (/ dɪˈsæntɪs, diː -/; 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.

TALLAHASSEE, Fla.—Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced his budget proposal for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025-2026. The proposed “Focus on Fiscal Responsibility” Budget totals $115.6 billion with $14.6 billion in reserves, providing a significant reduction over last year’s spending while still leaving ample resources for unforeseen economic issues.

Jan 8, 2019 · In 2018, Ron DeSantis was elected the 46th Governor of Florida. 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 ...

20 hours ago · Florida lawmakers will convene another special session on Tuesday to address immigration. Legislative leaders and Gov. Ron DeSantis say they've reached a deal on new legislation. The agreement comes after a weeks-long public battle. Florida Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel ...

Nov 6, 2024 · Gov. Ron DeSantis was not on the ballot Tuesday, but his influence was felt. The two constitutional amendments he waged taxpayer-funded war against, one legalizing recreational marijuana and...

Jan 23, 2025 · Ron DeSantis is a Republican politician who serves as governor of Florida (2019– ) and is a leading figure in the conservative movement. He previously served as a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (2013–18). DeSantis staged an unsuccessful bid for U.S. president in 2024.

5 days ago · A 2026 campaign with the governor’s wife on the ballot would place a quasi-incumbent in the race and create the potential for a proxy battle between Ron DeSantis and President Donald Trump, two ...

Jan 8, 2019 · After active-duty service, Ron DeSantis served as a federal prosecutor, where he targeted and convicted child predators. He still serves in the U.S. Navy Reserve. He was first elected to Congress in 2012, as the U.S. Representative for Florida’s Sixth District, where he fought for term limits, the No Budget/No Pay Act, and to cut taxes.

Aug 18, 2023 · Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is a former 2024 presidential candidate and U.S. congressman. Read about his education, religion, wife, Disney fight, and more.