From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

Florida’s hard-right governor is trying to distance himself from the notorious detention center as public opinion sours ...

WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is crisscrossing the country as he lays the groundwork for an increasingly likely 2028 presidential campaign — refining his pitch, building relationships and ...

As Ron DeSantis prepares to leave the governor’s office, speculation grows about what he might do next politically or ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill into law to limit high school sports transfers. The new law restricts when and where ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is renewing his push for a major property tax overhaul, arguing Florida homeowners need relief after years ...

TAMPA, Fla. — With Florida's 2026 governor's race roughly nine months away and packed with strong contenders for the Republican nomination, a new poll is highlighting whose endorsement is more ...

In budget negotiations, the Florida Senate is proposing that state security continue for Gov. Ron DeSantis a year after he ...

A divisive proposal to nix property taxes on primary homes in Florida is back in play after failing to gain approval during the regular legislative session. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is continuing his push to place property tax relief before Florida voters on the November ballot.

Just one day before Florida’s newly extended Atlantic red snapper season was slated to begin for eager anglers, a federal court halted the recreational fishing period under exempted fishing permits in ...