DeSantis, Everglades

DeSantis to seek state authority over federal money for Everglades restoration under Trump administration
TALLAHASSEE — As he works on a proposed budget for the upcoming year, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state will ask President-elect Donald Trump to give Florida authority over federal money for Everglades restoration projects.
DeSantis lauds environmental successes, wants more control of federal funding for Everglades restoration
DeSantis is recommending $805 million be earmarked for environmental projects. That's on top of about $6.5 billion approved since DeSantis took office in 2019.
Gov. DeSantis wants control of federal money for Everglades projects
Tania Galloni, managing attorney for the Earthjustice legal organization, has questioned DeSantis' dedication to protecting the environment.
DeSantis seeks control over Everglades restoration
Ron DeSantis announced plans to take charge of Everglades restoration projects during a press conference today. Stay up-to-date: The latest headlines and weather from WPBF 25 DeSantis highlighted the $3.
DeSantis to ask Trump to let Florida to control federal money for Everglades restoration
As he works on a proposed budget for the upcoming year, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday the state will ask President-elect Donald Trump to give Florida authority over federal money for Everglades
DeSantis Asking Trump For More Autonomy To Get Everglades Projects Done
Governor Ron DeSantis says that $3.3 billion in projects were completed during his first term and two years into his second term, the state is already close to the goal of $3.5 billion. But he says things could move a lot faster without slowdowns by the federal government.
DeSantis plans $805 million allocation to Everglades restoration and other projects
Governor Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday morning in Juno Beach that his administration has invested a record $3.3 billion in Everglades restoration projects.
DeSantis appointee to university board says women should become mothers, not pursue higher ed
For years, political scientist Scott Yenor has advocated for overhauling colleges and universities, which he's argued ...
ACLU of Florida sues Gov. DeSantis over special election delays for legislative seats
Gov. Ron DeSantis is taking too long to call special elections for two legislative seats, the ACLU of Florida alleges in a new lawsuit.
Why the rush? Florida legislators not sold on DeSantis’ call for a special session
Two days after Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wanted the Florida Legislature to call a special session to be “prepared to act” on ...
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Gov. DeSantis appoints Rachael Loukonen, Trent Reichling to 20th Judicial Circuit bench
Loukonen previously served as Director at Dentons Cohen & Grigsby P.C. and as a lawyer and shareholder at Grant Fridkin ...
Ron DeSantis has to pick Rubio’s replacement soon. Here’s who he’s leaning toward.
Time is running short for Gov. Ron DeSantis’ first big decision of 2025 — picking Marco Rubio ’s replacement in the Senate.
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DeSantis Admin Revokes Trans Person’s License Over Gender Marker Change
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s administration has revoked the driver’s license of a transgender content creator who publicly ...
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ACLU files lawsuit demanding Ron DeSantis call Special Elections in SD 19, HD 3
The ACLU of Florida filed the lawsuit on behalf of Navarre resident Christina Forrest and Palm Bay resident Janet Laimont.
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March for Life speakers to include DeSantis, Bishop Thomas
Fla., and Bishop Daniel E. Thomas of Toledo, Ohio, chairman of the USCCB's Committee on Pro-Life Activities, will be among ...
DeSantis offers to assist California wildfire response: ‘Must come together to help our fellow Americans’
Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) announced Wednesday that Florida is ready and willing to help California with its response to the ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis directs flags to half-staff to honor late Florida Gov. Buddy MacKay
Flags already are at half-staff for the late President Jimmy Carter, however, until sunset on Tuesday, Jan. 28, under a ...