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Florida's new state lawmakers may test DeSantis' influence in final years of his term
Florida’s incoming legislative leaders have formally taken their oaths of office. It marks the final two years of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ second term at the helm of unified GOP control over the state capitol. Under DeSantis’ leadership, the country’s third most-populous state has cemented its reputation as a national testing ground for conservative policies like restricting abortion and defending...
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DeSantis gives Rubio replacement timeline, said he's received ‘strong interest'
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he’s received “strong interest” from several possible candidates who want to replace U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and said his pick will likely be made by the beginning of January.
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As Florida men set to join Trump, political possibilities open up in Sunshine State
As President-elect Donald Trump names his picks for his new administration from his private club in Palm Beach and prepares to return to the White House, he’s bringing the Sunshine State with him. With Sen. Marco Rubio tapped to be the next secretary of state, Rep. Matt Gaetz as attorney general, and Rep. Mike Waltz as national security adviser, Trump’s...
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Here's who could be on DeSantis' senate list if he picks Rubio's replacement
With Marco Rubio’s nomination for secretary of state by President-Elect Donald Trump, it’s becoming increasingly likely that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be picking the state’s next senator.
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Lawmakers shocked over Matt Gaetz's nomination to Trump's cabinet
President-elect Donald Trump stunned Senate Republicans by announcing Wednesday that he will nominate Rep. Matt Gaetz to be U.S. attorney general. NBC6’s Lorena Inclan reports
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Trump taps Marco Rubio for secretary of state
President-elect Donald Trump named Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida as his nominee for secretary of state. NBC6’s Hatzel Vela reports
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5 takeaways from Florida's election: A GOP no-doubter, a magic number and more
Republicans had a great night. Democrats? Not so much. And 60 is a magic number in Florida. Here are five takeaways from Tuesday’s elections.
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How moves during the Covid pandemic helped make Florida more Republican
“I think that was a direct result of Covid”: Those who moved from very Democratic states to Florida may have actually strengthened the state’s Republican leaning, analysts say.
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Gov. Ron DeSantis urges young voters to reject Amendment 3
Gov. Ron DeSantis urged young voters at FIU to reject Amendment 3, claiming it is about a “corporate weed cartel” looking to make money on Floridians.
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Voters to decide if 2 Florida Supreme Court justices will keep their seats
Both Supreme Court Justice Meredith Sasso and Justice Renatha Francis were appointed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, and on Election Day Nov. 5, it’ll be up to voters to decide if they’ll keep their seats on the high court. NBC6’s Steve Litz reports.
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Gov. DeSantis pushes Floridians to vote against Amendment 4 alongside doctors in Clearwater
Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Clearwater on Tuesday, where he continued to push Floridians to vote against amendments on the ballots, specifically amendments 3 and 4.
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DeSantis announces $9.5 million investment to SeaPort Manatee to repair Milton damage
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference in Palmetto, Florida Monday to give further updates on recovery efforts across the state following Hurricane Milton.
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Recovery efforts underway in Florida in Hurricane Milton's aftermath
Florida is shifting nearly 3,000 workers toward debris removal as the recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton picks up steam.
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Florida hurricane cleanup intensifies as 800K remain without power: DeSantis
Florida is shifting nearly 3,000 workers toward debris removal as the recovery from Hurricanes Helene and Milton picks up steam, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Sunday.
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Thousands of homes still without power after Milton
A Siesta Key homeowner says the whole first level of his home was destroyed by Milton, which made landfall there as a Category 3 hurricane—and still, he considers himself one of the lucky ones.
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‘The whole first level is destroyed': Siesta Key homeowner says he's one of the lucky ones
A Siesta Key homeowner says the whole first level of his home was destroyed by Milton, which made landfall there as a Category 3 hurricane—and still, he considers himself one of the lucky ones.
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‘The whole first level is destroyed': Siesta Key homeowner cleans up after Milton, Helene
A Siesta Key homeowner says the whole first level of his home was destroyed by Milton, which made landfall there as a Category 3 hurricane—and still, he considers himself one of the lucky ones. NBC6’s Hatzel Vela reports.
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Biden and DeSantis speak after Milton
President Biden and Governor Ron DeSantis spoke after Milton made landfall in Florida. “I’ve spoken to somewhere between 10 and 15 mayors and county executives,” said Biden in a news conference today.