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Read More »The Point, Jan. 17, 2019: John Kasich Plans Talk At University of Florida
The former Ohio governor is visiting next week.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 16, 2019: Ron DeSantis Targets Airbnb
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. Today’s top stories • Gov. Ron DeSantis said yesterday that Airbnb faces sanctions due to discriminatory policies that violate state law. (Tampa Bay Times) • Gainesville residents are showing an interest in cleaner uses of energy. An open …
Read More »DeSantis Poised To Make Marijuana Changes
With one of his chief advisers tweeting the hashtag “NoSmokeIsAJoke,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will “very soon” announce changes in how the state is carrying out a constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 15, 2019: Three Children Found Dead In Suwannee County Freezer
A tragedy unfolded Sunday night in Suwannee County when three children apparently trapped themselves inside an unplugged freezer and couldn't escape. They were ages 1, 4, and 6.
Read More »DeSantis Picks Second Miami Appeals Judge For Supreme Court
DeSantis announced Monday that Robert Luck is his latest choice for Florida's Supreme Court. Luck, 39, a former Miami federal prosecutor and circuit court judge, most recently served on the 3rd District Court of Appeal.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 11, 2019: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Plan To Battle Red Tide
Subscribe to The Point, arriving in your inbox Monday through Friday at 8 a.m. The top stories near you • A Gainesville construction worker was temporarily entombed by a mound of dirt yesterday morning. Gainesville Fire Rescue successfully pulled him out with minor injuries. (The Alligator) • A newly opened first …
Read More »DeSantis Names Lagoa To Supreme Court
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed appellate Judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court as he began replacing three longtime justices who were required to retire Tuesday.
Read More »Republican DeSantis Sworn In As Florida’s New Governor
Former Republican U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis was sworn in as Florida's new governor on Tuesday with promises to keep taxes low and to make schools and the environment a priority.
Read More »The Point, Jan. 8, 2019: A New Governor Takes Office
Ron DeSantis officially becomes Florida's new governor today at noon.
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