Ron DeSantis (left) introduces newly appointed Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo (right) in a press conference in September 2021. DeSantis worked as a naval attorney at the base used to detain terror suspects. CS/CS/HB 1297 Capital Sexual Battery CS/CS/HB 1359 Offenses Involving Fentanyl or Fentanyl Analogs CS/CS/HB 1627 Pretrial Release and Detention ###, JERUSALEM, Israel Today, Governor Ron DeSantis visited Israel as part of his international trade mission where he signed House Bill 269 to provide law enforcement agencies with new enforcement mechanisms to punish perpetrators of antisemitic incidents and those who target religious communities. Video: After Disney sues DeSantis, Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board to sue back Less than a week after Disney filed a federal lawsuit against Florida Gov. President Joe Biden on Thursday declared a major disaster exists in Florida due to damage from Ian, approving a request made by the governor the day prior. TITUSVILLE, Fla. Gov. FEMA has approved our request to add some of the Central Florida counties into the individual assistance, DeSantis said. Theres definitely been good, better media attention on the mental health of children, but the mental health of adults has been greatly affected as well., Weve really had an inversion of the precautionary principle, said Dr. Tracy BethHeg, M.D., Ph.D., Board Certified Interventional Sports and Spine Medicine Specialist, Northern California Orthopedic Associates. (Video: Naomi Schanen/The Washington Post), Essential reporting from around the world, On world tour, DeSantis walks in Trumps illiberal shadow. The United Kingdom is [], Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. he added. Many say they endured systematic torture and abuse while being held there without charge. FEMA has, as I mentioned, activated individual assistance for those in need of help who qualify, you go to fema.gov or you can call 1-800-621-3262.. TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Yesterday, Governor Ron DeSantis received the following bills from the Florida Legislature. The Governor has until March 29, 2023, to act on these bills. SB 32 Florida Statutes SB 34 Florida Statutes SB 36 Florida Statutes SB 38 Florida Statutes SB 40 Florida Statutes SB 42 [] And find him on Twitter as@JohnGallasNJ. )], These first 72 hours are really (about) life safety, and then working to restore the main servicespower, fuel and communicationsand theres massive numbers of people on the ground working 24/7 to do that, the governor said Thursday evening. Theres a big difference between things that seem plausible and things that are scientific. The contours of his foreign policy thinking are already visible: DeSantis, like many Republicans, is an advocate of American strength on the world stage and a vocal China hawk, but he also wants the United States to disentangle itself from costly interventions abroad and is suspicious of a democracy-promotion agenda. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a press conference Wednesday morning, ahead of the U.S. landfall of Hurricane Ian , at the State If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. As far as were concerned, there is no medical emergency now, and there is therefore no justification for the declaration of medical emergency and the suspension of rights that has occurred with that reupping of the medical emergency by the executive branch. That was the one thing we were certain about. You can click here to watch the news conference live when it happens. Another bill signed by the governor offers the death penalty for people who commit sex batteries against children under 12. It also allowed him to underscore his close alignment with Israel an asset in a GOP primary in front of a crowd filled with American conservative donors.. Are you on Telegram? 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But for children who havent had COVID, the question was, we dont know to what extent it helps, up against death and serious disease. Gov. Mansoor Adayfi, a Yemeni citizen, was held at Guantanamo Bay for 14 years, and has told news outlets that DeSantis witnessed him being force fed during a hunger strike in 2006. Memorandum: Executive Order 22-55 (Emergency Management Northwest Florida Wildfires Amending Executive Order 22-54), Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Bill to Officially Designate Strawberry Shortcake as the State Dessert, Governor DeSantis Closes the Curtain on COVID Theater. We think that in the worst of the worst cases, the only appropriate punishment is the ultimate punishment. "So everything at that time was legal in nature one way or another," DeSantis told aCBS affiliate in 2018. On the physical side weve seen, when youre out of school, youre not getting recess, youre not getting physical education, youre not getting sports, dance, just general movement from class to class. (WFTV). Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is hosting a news conference in Titusville on Monday. By clicking Sign up, you agree to receive marketing emails from Insider Gov Insightec utilizes ultrasound waves to disrupt the blood-brain barrier, which [], Executive Office of Governor Ron DeSantis. Ron DeSantis on Monday is holding a news conference in Titusville at the American Police Hall of Fame & Museum. Its much better to donate financially than to send items, he said. The event is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m. at the American Copyright 2023 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved. FOX Business - Adam Sabes , David Spunt 15h. We have been granted 100% federal assistance for Category A and B upfront for 30 days to ensure we can quickly move forward into the system response and recovery situation. death penalty for people who commit sex batteries against children. And so lockdowns are plausible, but theyre not scientific. Ron DeSantis has recused himself due to a Attorney General Ashley DeSantis said the Florida Disaster Fund, spearheaded by First Lady Casey DeSantis, and the Federal Emergency Management Agency are offering financial assistance to residents impacted by Ian, including those living in Orange, Osceola, Polk and Seminole counties. DeSantis said he thinks that decision is wrong and hopes to challenge the precedent with this bill. as well as other partner offers and accept our. So what we do know is the collateral damage was real with this, for both physical health and mental health. "You need to make preparations now.". Gov. DeSantis to hold news conference with attorney general 500-year flood event: Gov. DeSantis discusses Gov. WESH 2 will stream above at 12:30 p.m. Advertisement Attorney General Ashley Moody From bad to worse: Student misbehavior rises further since return of in-person CNNs Wallace spars with Sanders after slamming companies, Saudi alfalfa sparks tension in Arizonas Sonoran Desert, Watch live: White House monkeypox response team holds briefing, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. Scientific debate takes place in a public forum it is not hidden in federal bureaucracy. According to a statement from the White House, Biden told DeSantis he would send his FEMA administrator to Florida on Friday to check on response efforts and to determine where additional support is needed. McConnell insists hes sitting out debt talks to disbelief. The Florida Gov. Seminole County Emergency Management is beginning the task of assessing the full scope of damage done to the county by Ian. As a result, Florida is in a better spot than states who used fear mongering and mandates., Under the leadership of Governor DeSantis, Florida has continued to stay ahead of the federal government by following sound science not coercion, said Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo. He was watching me struggle. If you do not want your e-mail address released in response to a public records request, do not send electronic mail to this entity. In March, he characterized the war in Ukraine as a mere territorial dispute, triggering a backlash in both Washington and European capitals; his later fine-tuning of his view, saying in a subsequent interview that the Russian invasion was wrong, illustrated the difficulties he faces in plowing his own furrow on foreign affairs. By signing HB 269, Governor DeSantis has once again made Florida a leader [], TALLAHASSEE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced the appointment of Charles C.B. Upton and Tina Repp to the Florida Gaming Control Commission. Its taken a great amount of effort and willingness to face abuse in order for scientists to speak up and many have been silenced. In the meeting, Governor DeSantis provided an update on Floridas efforts to stabilize the property insurance market and secured a commitment from companies in attendance to increase [], MEMORANDUM TO: Tom Berger, Director of Real Estate Management and Development Ron Cutsinger, Chair, Sarasota County Commissioners Kyle Battie, Mayor, City of Sarasota FROM: Governor Ron DeSantis DATE: Friday, April 28, 2023 RE: Flags at Half-Staff in Honor of County Commissioner Nancy Detert On Wednesday, April 5, 2023, County Commissioner Nancy Detert passed away [], LONDON, UK Today, Governor Ron DeSantis met with Member of Parliament (MP) Kemi Badenoch, who is currently serving as the Secretary of State for Business and Trade and as the President of the Board of Trade in the United Kingdom. Its unclear what And by walking that middle line, he could gain the advantage in 2024 over other Republican candidates who fit more firmly into one category or the other.. Gov Ron DeSantis holds news conference PBS NewsHour 3.38M subscribers Subscribe 25K views Streamed 1 year ago Stream your PBS favorites with Ron DeSantis was in Titusville on Monday to sign three bills including one aimed at cracking down on those who sell fentanyl. DeSantis to hold news conference in Fort Myers - NBC2 News The Governor has until May 8, 2023, to act on these bills. ###, TITUSVILLE, Fla. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed into law his third consecutive anti-crime, pro-public safety legislative package. So for children, the benefits we know are at best, very small and we dont know what the risk benefit ratio is. "Do you honestly believe that's credible? DeSantis said the bills build upon previous legislation contributing to Floridas safety, including 2021s anti-rioting bill and bonuses for law enforcement. If you need help with the Public File, call 407-291-6000. He said those who wish to help, either financially or by volunteering in person, can find opportunities on the Volunteer Florida website. "Do you want one company to have their own fiefdom, or do you want everyone to live under the same laws?" DeSantis the day prior. Ron DeSantis. Two former detainees, as well as defense lawyers and base officials, have told The Washington Post that DeSantis had a "close up views" of disturbing incidents at the camp during his time there. DeSantis Right now in the U.S., the Omicron wave is going down. I just want to say on behalf of the governor and myself, everyone here whos working at the Emergency Operations Center, all of the men and women who have not left since this disaster began; to all of those people across the state, first responders, I want to say Thank you, DeSantis said.