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.

Jan 20, 2025 · FROM: Bryan Griffin, Director of Communications, Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Monday, January 20, 2025 ... (0.25) inch, and isolated higher ice accretions cannot be ruled out for interior North Florida locations; and WHEREAS, ice accumulation from freezing rain is the most impactful winter hazard, and significant impacts to roadways ...

Jan 8, 2019 · 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), keeping Florida’s economy strong, ensuring road improvement ...

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 the...

Jan 24, 2025 · Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced proposals for Florida’s upcoming Special Legislative Session. The proposed actions will position Florida to quickly carry out President-Elect Donald Trump’s mandate to combat illegal immigration.

Jan 20, 2025 · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency ahead of this week's hazardous winter weather that's expected to bring snow to the Florida Panhandle. Sleet, snow and freezing rain are ...

Jan 21, 2025 · Most of north Florida is preparing for the impacts of a rare and potentially historic winter storm that is bringing snow and ice to the area, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Tuesday. DeSantis held a news ...

May 10, 2024 · Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order declaring a state of emergency for North Florida counties affected by Friday morning's storm.

Aug 18, 2023 · Fueled by the conservative political groundswell of the growing Tea Party Movement, DeSantis ran for Congress in a newly drawn north Florida district in 2012, defeating six challengers to...

Ron DeSantis has served as the 46th governor of Florida since January 8, 2019. [1] . A member of the Republican Party, he narrowly defeated Democratic challenger Andrew Gillum in the 2018 Florida gubernatorial election.