Ron “Don’t Say Gay” DeSantis wants to be a big tough guy and preside over a swampy and inhumane detention center in Florida’s Everglades. But when confronted, the presidential loser is still “Meatball Ron” at heart.

Florida picked up an extra seat in the last round of reapportionment and produced maps that triggered a lengthy legal battle only resolved this month by the state Supreme Court. The map pushed by the governor ultimately resulted in Republicans gaining four seats across the state, helping the GOP narrowly win the House back in 2022.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Manatee County is on deck for DOGE audit as cuts to government spending reach the local level.

DeSantis said communications director Bryan Griffin is the best candidate to promote “the message of the Free State of Florida.”

Today, Governor Ron DeSantis made his recommendation for the next VISIT Florida President and CEO to be Bryan Griffin.

Critics have challenged federal and state officials’ contention that the detention center is just run by the state of Florida. Environmental groups suing to stop further construction and expansion demanded Thursday to see agreements or communications between state and federal officials and to visit the site.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Manatee County is next to receive state-level D.O.G.E. budget audits.

"Without even knowing any of the facts, I just know how this stuff works," Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday during a press conference in Jacksonville.