Ron DeSantis

Florida plans to close 'Alligator Alcatraz' migrant detention center - report

A spokesperson for DHS, asked about the New York Times report, said the agency continues to evaluate detention needs and requirements to ensure they meet the latest operational requirements.

Donald Trump holds Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' hand as they speak with the media at the Dade-Collier Training and Transition Airport on the day of the opening of a temporary migrant detention center informally known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in Ochopee, Florida, US, July 1, 2025.
Florida governor Ron Desantis attends a Major League Baseball game between the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on Apr 6, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA.

DeSantis signs bill banning DEI programs in Florida local governments

Pro-Palestinian demonstrators take part in a national protest for Gaza, outside the Colosseum in Rome, Italy, October 4, 2025.

Israel has too much to lose to be afraid of condemning the Muslim Brotherhood - editorial

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a press conference held at the ICE-Enforcement and Removal Operation office on May 01, 2025 in Miramar, Florida.

Florida designates Muslim Brotherhood, CAIR as terror groups, joining Texas


Florida federations preparing to send aid to communities hit by 'Ian'

The Jewish Federations of North America chair, Julie Platt, told The Jerusalem Post, "It’s clear that many communities in Ian’s path will have significant needs"

 Hurricane Ian makes its way to Florida's west coast after passing Cuba in a composite image from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) GOES-East weather satellite September 27, 2022.

DeSantis ban on ‘woke’ investments could hurt state pension fund - experts

After banning CRT in the classroom and board room, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has a new target in his culture war against “wokeness” with another acronym most folks have never heard of — ESG.

 Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announces the Florida SunPass Savings program at the Florida Turnpike Headquarters on Aug. 25, 2022, in Orlando, Florida.

Democrat Nikki Fried loses bid to take on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis

Nikki Fried, whose campaign emphasized her Jewish upbringing and her involvement in the Jewish community, lost to former Florida governor Charlie Crist.

 Nikki Fried, Florida's agriculture commissioner, is running as a Democrat in the 2022 Florida gubernatorial race.

Florida’s Jews are front-and-center in the abortion fight

Florida’s Jews have been uniquely positioned as leaders in the state fight for abortion protections.

 ABORTION RIGHTS demonstrators protest outside the US Supreme Court, as it announced the overturning of the Roe v. Wade decision in June.

Political intolerance at a New York Holocaust museum - opinion

Tikvah reports that they were told by MJH to either disinvite Ron DeSantis or else find some other venue to have their conference.

 FLORIDA GOVERNOR Ron DeSantis speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, in February.

Nazi flags flown at Disney World entrance - watch

People took to social media to express their outrage and criticism towards Florida Governor Ron DeSantis for not issuing any condemnation of the incident.

General view of a farewell event at Disney World on the final night before closure due to coronavirus concerns, in Orlando, Florida, U.S., March 15, 2020

Did a New York Holocaust museum ban Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis?

“Out of the blue, we were told by the museum staff that Mr. DeSantis didn’t ‘align with the museum’s values and its message of inclusivity,’” the op-ed said.

Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor

World leaders wish Israel a happy 74th birthday

Ukraine's PM Volodymyr Zelensky and the UK's PM Boris Johnson were among the international government figures to congratulate Israel on its 74th Independence Day.

 People watch the military airshow during Israel's 74th Independence Day celebrations in Jerusalem, May 5, 2022.

Should Christians feel good about allowing their kids to watch Disney?

Opinion: Some Christian leaders are becoming frustrated.

General view of a farewell event at Disney World on the final night before closure due to coronavirus concerns, in Orlando, Florida, U.S., March 15, 2020

Florida Gov. DeSantis won’t condemn Nazi rally in Orlando

DeSantis claimed those asking him to condemn the Nazis tried to “use this as some type of political issue.”

Ron DeSantis, Florida Governor