DeSantis, 44, presents himself as the next generation, compared to Trump, 76, and President Joe Biden, 80. The new proposals were outlined in an immigration package DeSantis unveiled Thursday during a Jacksonville press conference. He was the first Republican gubernatorial candidate to do so in 20 years. Now the head of the OIC is its former Chief of Staff. They, of course, control their own government right here in Central Florida. WATCH LIVE: https://t.co/lnOgo96b57 pic.twitter.com/18tZTBPKsL. The Florida Office of Insurance Regulation (OIR) has been leaderless since the beginning of 2023. That last Reedy Creek has been around since 1967, when it was created in anticipation of the arrival of Walt Disney World in Central Florida. Over the last four years, DeSantis has used Florida as a petri dish for his extreme ideology that is out of step with the vast majority of Americans ideals and principles, she said. Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. Feds name man they say lived under anothers identity for 3 decades, Only in Florida? He also advocates punishing corporations that defy conservative ideology, as he has the Walt Disney Co. a firm integral to the states economy that has nonetheless seen its special tax status come under assault by DeSantis and his allies after publicly opposing his education agenda. The legislature was clearly in GOP hands, he said, but the courts were an obstacle. Trump often says that DeSantis would be dead in politics and never would have been elected governor without his endorsement. We are focused on the future and are ready to work within this new framework and we will continue to innovate, inspire and bring joy to the millions of guests who come to Florida to visit Walt Disney World each year, Jeff Vahle, president of Walt Disney World, said after lawmakers approved the Reedy Creek re-do. ?, Marjorie Taylor Greene Spreads Election Conspiracies, Rages at Georgia Official Who Upheld 2020 Results in Wild Scene: Trump Won Georgia!, Trump Rages At Murdoch Over New Fox News Revelations: Killing His Case And Infuriating His Viewers, Murdoch Said Hannity Was Privately Disgusted By Trump But Scared to Lose Viewers, According to New Court Filing, Fox Board Member Paul Ryan Throws Tucker Carlson Under the Bus When Grilled on Toxic Sludge, Racism On Air at Fox News, Foxs Brian Kilmeade Has To SEARCH Diner To Find a Single DeSantis Supporter And Even Shes On The Fence, Marjorie Taylor Greene, Thomas Massie Vote Against Mourning 50,000 Earthquake Victims in Turkey and Syria, Raskin Torches House Republicans Holding Debt Ceiling Hostage: They Raised the Debt Limit Three Times Under Donald Trump!, Democrat Tears Into President Snowflake Trump, Mocks House GOP Investigation into Alleged Government Censorship, Raskin Accuses Comer of Hypocrisy By Threatening DirecTV For Dropping Newsmax, Were Here to Get Sh*t Done: Swalwell Blasts Gaetzs Pledge of Allegiance Stunt Featuring Accused Murderer, Dan Goldman Offers Kellyanne Conway Amendment Proposing Prison Sentences For Hatch Act Violations, That Sounds Way More Racist! Daily Show Host Hasan Minhaj Mocks Idea Lab Leak More Racist Than Wet Market Theory. Yaworsky comes to his new role during a period of policy transition. I have to call LPD now., When the Trumpers refused to leave the parking lot, a Leesburg police captain was called by mall security to eject the them from mall property, Villages-News later reported. He says the government should monitor investment of public funds by financial firms to make sure cash isnt steered toward companies that seek to fight climate change or pursue other environmental initiatives. I want to give this governor another chance., Mason Stewart, 25, said DeSantis was not a good fit for governor, saying he does not foster what Stewart called inclusivity for Floridians., Being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, I have never felt accepted by our current governor, he said. He stripped Disney, long an untouchable corporate giant in the state, of the ability to govern itself for the first time in more than half a century retaliation for the companys opposition to the crackdown on L.G.B.T.Q. Early in the book, DeSantis rails against elites in universities, government, the media and other institutions who he says are out of touch with ordinary Americans. DeSantis, a Republican who is considered a likely presidential candidate in 2024, has threatened to send migrants captured at the border to "sanctuary jurisdictions" around the country. (Michael Laughlin/South Florida Sun Sentinel/TNS) He was careful with his own staffing hires, wary of insiders more loyal to the Tallahassee, Florida, swamp than to him. She was long seen as a rising G.O.P. Anyone else I should look up? 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Chris Sununu of New Hampshireareseen as weighing Republican bids for the White House. Crist spent nearly every dollar during the campaign, and DeSantis reported about $54 million left over. At a debate during his re-election campaign, he refused to commit to serving a full four-year term. Yaworsky has a wide range of experience serving in state government positions both in Florida and Georgia, Altmaier said in a statement. (Bloomberg) -- Florida Governor Ron DeSantiss memoir, The Courage to Be Free, illustrates his success transforming the Republican Partys vision, from limiting governments reach in American lives to expanding it so broadly that even school boards become political battlegrounds. The Reedy Creek Improvement District board met amid a special session that could give Florida Gov. Ron Peri: A Florida-based businessman who runs The Gathering USA, a right-wing Florida-based Christian ministry for men. Courts had already dismissed the first three voter cases because of jurisdictional questions. We lead not by mere words, but by deeds, Mr. DeSantis said, calling the Republican-led state the land of liberty and the land of sanity.. The law allows the Florida Supreme Court to admit noncitizens to the Florida Bar if they meet certain qualifications, including being brought to the United states as a minor and living in the country for a decade or longer. It's going to be bigger than the first week of sales for Ben Carson, Donald Trump, Joe Biden, and maybe even Barack Obama. Ron DeSantis of Florida, former Vice President Mike Pence, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Senator Tim Scott of South Carolinaand Gov. Elise is a reporter for WUFT News who can be reached by calling 352-392-6397 or emailing news@wuft.org. This public service background combined with his exceptional leadership abilities will be a tremendous asset to the Office. Reining in Big Tech, enforcing antitrust laws, prohibiting discriminatory job training, and crippling the ESG movement are all ways in which the political branches can protect individual freedom from stridently ideological private actors, he writes in a chapter about power and the Constitution. WebMichael D Desantis, 70. On its website, the OIRs mission statement reads, To promote a stable and competitive insurance market for consumers.. 03/01/2023 04:30 AM EST. Ron DeSantis will soon take control of Walt Disney Worlds self-governing district. Crist spent nearly every dollar during the campaign, and DeSantis reported about $54 million left over. Hes held a host of other jobs in state government, including stints in the Governors Office under Jeb Bush and Charlie Crist as well as another Chief of Staff post in the Department of Business and Professional Regulations. In December, DeSantis signed a sweeping property insurance bill meant to stabilize a tumultuous market while reducing avenues by which claimants can seek recompense. Crists prospects were threatened by glowing reviews including by President Joe Biden toward the governors actions after Hurricane Ian in southwest Florida, a lack of financial support from national Democrats who saw the races outcome as inevitable and surging Republican popularity among Hispanics in South Florida, especially in Miami-Dade. Watch News 6 as they cover breaking local, regional, and national news, plus the latest updates on Not that long ago, they were voting to give additional legal protections to undocumented immigrants. The book serves as a road map for what could become DeSantiss 2024 campaign platform. DEIJ Policy | Ethics Policy | Privacy Policy. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Gov. DeSantiss office Mr. DeSantis offered no new specific policies in his speech, vowing only to enact more family-friendly policies and to lead the fight for freedom.. Ron DeSantis is using his sway over the Republican-dominated Legislature to urge lawmakers to repeal state laws that offered additional legal rights to undocumented immigrants, protections that less than a decade ago were popular with many Florida Republicans, including DeSantis own lieutenant governor. CHIPLEY, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited rural areas of Northwest Florida and held press conferences in Washington and Holmes counties to announce $12 million for communities impacted by Hurricane Michael. As Ron DeSantis continues to take Florida down a path that is the wrong path, the country cannot afford for him to even be considered as a presidential contender. While Mr. Biden has not formally declared his candidacy for a second term, and there has been much hand-wringing among Democratsover whether he should seek re-election givenhis age, he is widely expected to run. Four people, including a juvenile, were found dead in a Brevard County home, according to sheriffs office. tips@mediaite.com. Mr. DeSantis has publicly questioned the science that federal health officials used to encourage vaccinations. Other major sellers, such as Barnes and Noble and Walmart, also list his book as a bestseller, assuring it of becoming a national hit. June 3, 2022 11:43 AM PT. And he won by 10 points in Hillsborough County, which includes Tampa, where he had lost by 9 points. When we take a deeper look at DeSantis record, we can see what the real blueprint looks like. Similarly, he assailed the federal government for pandemic restrictions and mandates that eroded freedom and stunted commerce. Many restrictions were put in place when Covid-19 first spread during Mr. Trumps time in office. John Oliver, 63, in Marion County in north-central Florida, said he was reluctant to vote for DeSantis but disagreed with Crist over abortion rights. [14] TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Repairing and strengthening infrastructure in the communities impacted by Hurricane Michael will help minimize the impacts of future The bill lawmakers approved only required public employers to use the system. Ron DeSantis are hot just a day after The Courage to Be Free was released. By Gary Fineout. Familys pool shaped like six-shooter gun, Former UF football player dies from self-inflicted gunshot near campus, Pickleball is growing on Floridas college campuses, Alachua County Commission unknowingly appoints man charged with attempted murder to historical board, The Point, March 1, 2023: East Gainesville residents discuss new urgent care center, Through fires and a pandemic, Satchels Pizza approaches 20 years of serving up slices, Critter Creek Farm Sanctuary welcomes baby animals. But theres little revealing about DeSantis, the person. You know, I got a lot on my plate. Click a location below to find Michael more easily. Yet he tries to draw a contrast on Covid, insisting that it was the Trump administration not the Florida governor that recommended shutting schools and businesses at the pandemics outset. One of them asks why. 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LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. Control over Disneys special district officially went to the hands of Florida as Gov. I dont know why they did this in Florida before I became governor, but they are letting illegal aliens become licensed attorneys in Florida, DeSantis said at the press conference. WebThe Michaels have been outspoken supporters of Governor DeSantis efforts to create stronger laws related to border security to keep other families from having to endure a similar tragedy. Trump, who lives in Florida and is expected to announce next week that he will run for the presidency in 2024, has already identified DeSantis as a possible political rival for the GOP nomination. GET THE INSIDE SCOOP FIRST WITH WASHINGTON SECRETS, His editor, Eric Nelson, tweeted, "Ron DeSantis's book may have the biggest first week of sales for any book by a sitting politician or presidential hopeful. Yet DeSantis, who has two Ivy League degrees, seems to be cheering for failure. DeSantis led Crist in recent political polls by roughly 12 points. A federal judge ruled Friday that Florida Gov. We had the conviction to guide us, and we had the courage to lead. In a video flagged by PatriotTakes, a security guard in the parking lot tells Trumps supporters to skedaddle. DeSantis makes plain his disdain for what he calls the Woke, legacy media, socialist Democrats, technology companies and efforts by corporations to diversify their executive ranks, or adopt environmental, social and governance standards. STAFF LOGIN. Still, it also gives DeSantis power on the Reedy Creek board. By Gary Fineout. And this bill and the structure weve created in this bill will ensure that the municipal debt thats been racked up will be paid by Disney, not by Florida taxpayers, DeSantis said. " initiated last year when Disney publicly opposed the Parental Rights in Education bill, revamped district would be continued under a new name. Its a different political context now having super majorities, DeSantis said. He has made a name for himself in right-wing circles by, While Mr. Biden has not formally declared his candidacy for a second term, and there has been much, opposing corporate efforts to advance political, social and environmental causes. In that treatise, DeSantis portrays Obama as dangerously seeking to mold the US constitution around a far-left, if not socialist, agenda. The reporter can be reached at, WUFT 89.1 / 90.1 Featured Thank you Gifts. Ron DeSantis (R), has become a prominent protector of her boss and a fierce critic of the media. Ron DeSantis launching a series of public appearances around publication on Tuesday of his new political book, by all appearances preparatory to a presidential campaign launch, the freshly minted chair of the Florida Democratic Party issued a warning to the country. Michael Moline has covered politics and the legal system for more than 30 years. Its a bill that I was proud to sign. DeSantis called Crist a worn-out, old donkey.. And he has battled with Florida school districts, including in Republican counties, that defied his executive order to ban mask mandates in classrooms. Ron DeSantis and Walt Disney World's Reedy Creek Improvement District concluded on Feb. 27 with new leadership. Florida is a law and order state, and we wont turn a blind eye to the dangers of Bidens border crisis, Florida Gov. The proposal was signed into law by Scott and got yes votes from Diaz, Nunez and Oliva. Elon Found His Next Shiny Object. HAPPENING NOW: Gov. Indeed, measures approved then led to the dismissal of a lawsuit accusing DeSantis of misusing taxpayer money by flying 50 migrants from Texas to Massachusetts and another may help bolster his legal casefor arresting 20, mostly Black ex-felonslured into illegally casting ballots during the 2020 election. Phone: (727) 642-3162 DeSantis Is Sworn In for a 2nd Term, as 2024 Speculation Looms, https://www.nytimes.com/2023/01/03/us/politics/ron-desantis-florida-governor.html. DeSantis is pitching himself as architect of the free state of Florida, citing his opposition to COVID restrictions and woke policies including promotion of racial diversity, while at the same time raising up parental rights to protect school children and college students against indoctrination regarding the countrys history of racial repression and LGBTQ rights. 75 comments. 15 on the list of Tampa Bays Most Powerful Politicians: Chris Nocco, No. Ron DeSantis wants legislature to end Disney's special status in called session, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. DeSantis and Walt Disney World. Mike is a Mediaite senior editor who covers the news in primetime. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. 16 on the list of Tampa Bays Most Powerful Politicians: Chris Latvala, 10th annual list of Tampa Bays 25 Most Powerful Politicians, signed a sweeping property insurance bill, GOP lawmakers file legislation to protect gas stoves, Daniella Levine Cava launches re-election campaign for Miami-Dade Mayor. A former Navy lawyer and three-term Republican congressman at the time, DeSantis owed his victory which came 11 days later after an automatic recount to Trumps endorsement of him as a candidate. DeSantis Now Controls Disney Worlds Special DistrictHeres What That Means (Forbes), DeSantis appoints conservative supporters to new Disney board (Washington Post), Ron DeSantis Appoints Parental Rights Advocate to Oversee Disney World (Variety), What Bridget Zieglers Agenda Means for LGBTQ Youth (Bloomberg), This is a BETA experience. 4. Rick Scott, who is now a Republican U.S. senator, signed the proposal in what was seen as a signal Florida Republicans had shifting views on immigration issues as they tried to make inroads with Latino voters, who have a much larger political footprint in Florida than in most states. Governor Ron DeSantis Awards $126 Million to Northwest Florida on Four-Year Anniversary of Hurricane Michael and Affirms Floridas Long-Term Commitment to Hurricane Ian Recovery On October 10, 2022, in News Releases, by Staff PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. Theres not much about his family, save for brief, adoring mentions of his wife, Casey DeSantis, and their three young children. While board members wont have any direct control over Disneys rides or other park offerings, DeSantis hinted Monday the board members could try to use their leverage over Disney with construction permits and the like to influence the company to be less woke., When you lose your way, you've got to have people that are going to tell you the truth, DeSantis said about Disney. DeSantis said the bills historic reforms create an environment which realigns Florida to best practices across the nation, adding much-needed stability to Floridas market, promoting competition and choice.. However, the governor said the companys stance against the bill, dubbed Dont Say Gay by opponents, was not the only reason for the move to end its self-governing status. That was only a mild annoyance. The Associated Press contributed to this story. Ron DeSantis named Michael Yaworsky, Vice Chair of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, to serve as the new OIR Commissioner. According to a poll released on Tuesday, Trump leads the governor by 30 points in a hypothetical field of several potential GOP primary candidates. The Ghost of an Idea: A reflection on Charles Dickens and, DeSantis vows to 'stand our ground' against 'woke' in. At Thursdays press conference, DeSantis touted Floridas low cost college or state university system but said the law still needs to be repealed to keep down tuition costs. While lawmakers last year also approved abolishing the Reedy Creek district by this June, fear this action would shift $700 million in district bond debt to Central Florida taxpayers sparked DeSantis and lawmakers to rework their slap at Disney during an early February special session. Scott defended the earlier legislation when asked about it in Tampa on Thursday. WATCH: News 6 from 4-5:30 p.m. News 6 is Getting Results. The protesters grudgingly obeyed.. Then-Gov. It was passed for Jos Manuel Godinez-Samperio, who came to the United States at age 9 with his mother and went on to graduate Florida State University College of Law with honors. Since the 1960s. Vivek Ramaswamy. We cover state government and politics with a staff of five journalists located at the Florida Press Center in downtown Tallahassee. His 16-minute address during his second inauguration was peppered instead with suggestive lines that hinted at contrasts with former President Donald J. Trump, a fellow Floridian who is the front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. Florida Gov. DeSantis won a convincing victory and was comfortably ahead in 62 of Floridas 67 counties including winning reliably blue Miami-Dade, the states most-populous, by 11 points. Bob Graham was re-elected by 29 points. Florida Politics is a statewide, new media platform covering campaigns, elections, government, policy, and lobbying in Florida. Learn more about Michael DeSantis, a loan officer with CrossCountry Mortgage in Delray Beach, FL. Florida lawmakers are meeting to complete a state takeover of Walt Disney Worlds self-governing district and expand a migrant relocation program. As governor, Mr. DeSantis led the charge to prohibit discussions of sexual orientation and gender identity in early elementary school and limit what schools and employers can teach about racism. Have a tip or story idea? Ron DeSantis signed legislation on the eve of his new book release stripping away Disney's self-governing status in the state. Ron DeSantis named Michael Yaworsky, Vice Chair of the Florida Gaming Control Commission, to serve as the new OIR Commissioner. As he ticked through a list of benchmarks during his first term, Mr. DeSantis repeated the same phrase We delivered seven times during the first five minutes of his speech. DeSantis, 44, was winning by nearly 19 percentage points over Democratic Rep. Charlie Crist, himself a former Republican Florida governor. DeSantis attended a signing for his book at a Books-a-Million in Leesburg, Florida, where outside, Trump supporters gathered to show their support for the 45th president. The bill, which the Legislature passed along party lines, drew rebuffs from Democrats whose recommended changes went largely ignored. 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The former president also took aim at DeSantis shifting posture on vaccines, saying the Florida governor had changed his tune a lot. That claim comes after It has been an absolute blessing to serve as governor before, to serve as the congressman for my hometown, he said. The proposal received wide-ranging Republican support at the time, including from CFO Jimmy Patronis, DeSantis-appointed Education Commissioner Manny Diaz, former House Speaker Jose Oliva whom DeSantis recently appointed to the Board of Governors of the State University System and Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, each of whom were members of the Legislature when lawmakers first approved the bill. Florida Gov. TALLAHASSEE Flexing his power over one of Floridas largest employers, Gov. With Gov. All rights reserved. As part of the bill, the governor was given the power to name five members for the Board of Supervisors. Yaworsky is no stranger to the OIR. Florida is a law and order state, and we wont turn a blind eye to the dangers of Bidens border crisis, DeSantis said. While the special district is separate from Disney, the company previously had significant influence over it. The Associated Press projected DeSantis as the winner at 8:03 p.m., just minutes after polls closed in the western Panhandle. We will continue to take steps to protect Floridians from reckless federal open border policies. | Scott Olson/Getty Images. Crist sought to remind voters about the 82,000 deaths in Florida from COVID-19 under DeSantis, skyrocketing insurance premiums for Florida homeowners, the governors refusal to promise he would fully serve another four-year term without running for the GOP presidential nomination, Floridas new restrictions on abortion rights, the culture wars waged by DeSantis and the GOP-controlled Legislature since he took office in 2019, and more. Bridget Ziegler, Sarasota County school board member and co-founder and former co-director of Moms for Liberty. After the terms of three liberal justices ended, DeSantis replaced them with conservative allies. On Tuesday, he promised a second-term agenda that would deliver record tax relief for Florida families and further lean into the cultural battles that have brought him national attention, Republican support and Democratic criticism. This is someone in charge of leading our state, so matters of the people shouldnt be taken so lightly.. DeSantis during his press conference said the new board will make Gov. Others include Tampa lawyer Martin Garcia, Clearwater lawyer Brian Aungst, and Ron Peri, CEO of The Gathering USA, an evangelical forum focused on faith and culture. Get todays headlines in minutes with Your Florida Daily: Copyright 2023 by WKMG ClickOrlando - All rights reserved. The governors race was the most significant in the state, and Republican successes elsewhere showed Florida continuing to deepen red politically and contributing to GOP successes nationally. We made promises to the people of Florida, and we have delivered on those promises, DeSantis said. I believe in it. Tuesdays results were a far cry from 2018, when DeSantis beat then-Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum by less than one-half a percentage point out of more than 8.1 million votes. A lawyer by training with a law degree from Florida State University, Yaworsky was one of three people DeSantis named to the Gaming Control Commission in December 2021. DeSantis viewed the Florida Supreme Court as pursuing an unpopular socialist agenda and effectively vetoing legislation rather than staying in its judicial lane. Gov. The Legislature approved the bill almost three weeks ago. Floridas lawmakers will go to Tallahassee next week for a special session to handle a number of issues, including reforming Disneys Reedy Creek Improvement District. How to Get a Free Flight to Hong Kong in 500,000 Airline Ticket Giveaway. None returned a request seeking comment about whether they support repealing the law or if they regret their 2014 vote. It also offers little criticism of Trump, and DeSantis does not hint at a 2024 presidential run. So weve created a state control board that is going to be responsible for governing this area, he said of the five-member board. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Abortion and immigration restrictions. DeSantis named the following people: The state of Florida is the new sheriff in town. During the press conference, he did not address the fact that a large number of elected Florida Republicans in the past supported some of the provisions he wants repealed and his office did not respond to questions about that situation. 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