The Latest Breaking News from Kathleen Passidomo

Ron DeSantis blames leaks of 'half-baked' plan to replace state parks with golf courses on 'left wing' groups

The governor shelved the plan on Wednesday after widespread uproar

Latin Times · Aug 29, 2024

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis proposes to replace state parks with golf courses, pickleball courts and hotels

The plan was announced by the state Department of Environmental Protection, but it has been met with criticism by activists and lawmakers alike.

Latin Times · Aug 27, 2024

Floridians balk at DeSantis administration plan to build golf courses at state parks

Gov. Ron DeSantis has enjoyed rock solid support from the Republicans who dominate state politics

The Independent UK · Aug 22, 2024

DeSantis signs permitless carry into law despite criticism from both sides of gun debate

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed into law a bill that lets people carry guns without a permit and without any training.

Miami Herald · Apr 3, 2023

Republican US Rep. Cory Mills calls defamation bills not worthy of ‘free state of Florida’

The GOP-backed bills to make it easier to sue the news media in Florida face opposition from conservatives, including Republican U.S. Rep. Cory Mills and the Koch-funded Americans for Prosperity, who call the measures unconstitutional.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 27, 2023

‘There’s no bill to support’: Florida Senate president casts doubt on gun proposal passing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In a signal that a top-priority bill of the National Rifle Association faces long odds this year, Senate President Kathleen Passidomo said Wednesday there is little support in the Senate for a House bill that would lower the minimum age to buy rifles and other long guns…

Miami Herald · Mar 15, 2023

Florida lawmakers exclude open carry from gun legislation

TAMPA, Fla. — Legislation that would allow Floridians to carry concealed weapons without a permit or training is ready to be taken up by the full House and Senate — without a change to allow people to openly carry guns in public.

Tribune News Service · Mar 9, 2023

DeSantis declares Florida ‘No. 1’ in State of State speech

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis fired off a campaign-style State of the State speech on Tuesday, recounting his accomplishments and ongoing war to stamp out “wokeness” with an eye toward running for the White House.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 7, 2023

DeSantis’ sway over Florida Legislature unprecedented ahead of 2024 bid

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — When Florida lawmakers met for their annual legislative session last year, they championed bills that led to months of headlines for Gov. Ron DeSantis about sexual orientation, abortion, immigration, voting and the teaching of the nation’s racial history.

Tribune News Service · Mar 6, 2023

Editorial: No permit to carry a gun makes no sense

Freedom from fear should be every person’s birthright, President Franklin D. Roosevelt famously said. But that is not to be in Ron DeSantis’ Florida.

Tribune News Service · Feb 7, 2023