by John Lucas | Jan 9, 2019
Gov. Ron DeSantis made the first of three decisions Wednesday morning that will likely shift the philosophical makeup of the Florida Supreme Court and affect court rulings for years to come. DeSantis chose Florida Third District Court of Appeals Judge Barbara Lagoa to...
by John Lucas | Jan 9, 2019
If you listen to what Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel is reportedly telling his staff, he’ll soon be removed from his duties as sheriff by Gov. Ron DeSantis. Florida’s 46th governor suggested last week that a decision about Israel’s political fate could come in...
by John Lucas | Jan 8, 2019
Just before noon on Tuesday, Ron DeSantis stood before the crowd gathered in front of the Florida historic Capitol, placed his hand on a Bible and took the oath of office to become the state’s 46th governor. The crowd of about 3,000 people erupted in applause as the...
by John Lucas | Jan 8, 2019
It’s Inauguration Day in Tallahassee, as the state of Florida welcomes the Sunshine State’s 46th governor. Ron DeSantis officially became governor early Tuesday morning, although the swearing-in ceremony won’t take place on the steps of the historic Florida Capitol...
by John Lucas | Jan 7, 2019
Florida’s 46th governor is promising a busy start for his administration, including the possible removal of Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel and at least one of the three appointments to the Florida Supreme Court he’ll get to make once he takes office on Tuesday....