Florida’s child welfare agency has sent a letter to a newspaper telling it to “cease and desist” its reporting on foster families for a story about a nonprofit associated with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ wife.

A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida and is running as a Democrat.

A criminal investigation is now underway into the Hope Florida Foundation. The nonprofit foundation is connected to a program created by First Lady Casey DeSantis.

The race for Florida governor in 2026 is already gaining attention, with U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, endorsed by President Donald Trump, actively campaigning with strong fundraising.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis announced a program to bring Hope Florida to school districts at an event at Fruitland Park Elementary School in Lake County Wednesday.

Scrutiny of a welfare program that is the signature initiative of Florida first lady Casey DeSantis is threatening to undermine a potential run to succeed her husband as governor, as well as his own presidential ambitions.

The state legislative investigation involving funding for First Lady Casey DeSantis’ Hope Florida program had an abrupt, surprise end Thursday when the witnesses called to testify about a $10 million money trail declined to show up.

Gov. Ron DeSantis defended the legality of a controversial $10 million donation during a Wednesday visit to Fort Pierce. He was there to announce grants for vocational training that included $4.9 million to Miami Dade College’s aircraft mechanics program.

The Hope Florida Foundation, tied to First Lady Casey DeSantis, was supposed to rebuild trust today. Instead, it was hijacked by hackers as lawmakers demand answers about $10M in taxpayer money.

Just one day after testifying before a state House subcommittee, Hope Florida’s executive director has resigned.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference at Pensacola State College on Tuesday.

State financial records show the Hope Florida Foundation granted $5 million apiece to two dark money political committees linked to the governor and his then-chief of staff.

Speaking in Sweetwater on Thursday, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis defended the allocation of $10 million in taxpayer funds to his wife’s charity.

Hope Florida is a program that connects people in need with services that was launched in 2021.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the first lady met with the Florida Sheriffs Association on Tuesday in Tallahassee.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis made a stop at Florida International University on Friday, where speculation continued to swirl about her potential run for governor in 2026.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that the state was making a $2 million investment in cancer research and said questions about the 2026 election should be left to the “imagination.”

The aspirations of Florida’s first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in Tallahassee.

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he is talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife, Casey DeSantis.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference at a private school in Jacksonville Friday morning.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis held a news conference at the Tampa History Center on Monday morning where they awarded several churches through the Hope Florida Initiative.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a press conference at Nicklaus Children’s Hospital in Miami Tuesday afternoon.

Republicans are responding to a late summer spike in COVID-19 by raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are on the horizon.

Several campaigns are placing a huge emphasis on South Carolina, where the Republican primary is traditionally the last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.

The price tag to keep Gov. Ron DeSantis safe more than doubled over the last year, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.

A nonprofit that describes itself as a collection of doctors and others uniting to “protect healthcare from a radical, divisive, and discriminatory ideology” has become a significant presence in statehouses.

Charlie Crist campaigned in Fort Lauderdale and Little Havana on Tuesday while Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about emergency recovery, which has put him in the news daily.

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis plans to speak about aid for Hurricane Ian victims on Friday morning in North Venice.

Gov. Ron DeSantis received a briefing at the State Emergency Operations Center on Tuesday and will continue to travel to areas impacted by Hurricane Ian with First Lady Casey DeSantis.

The Florida Disaster Fund, the state’s official private fund, is preparing to distribute fund to service organizations in response to Hurricane Ian.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has released a new campaign spot, in which he hopes to capitalize off the success of the blockbuster hit Top Gun: Maverick.

More than 800 competitors will be trudging through the Florida Everglades for the next eight days, in search of invasive Burmese pythons that will bring in thousands of dollars in prize money.

Some Florida families are getting checks in the mail from Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Gov. Ron DeSantis, First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Surgeon General Dr. Joseph Ladapo are holding a news conference Tuesday at the University of Miami Health System.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Thursday Florida’s first lady is cancer free.

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis has completed her final chemotherapy treatment after a breast cancer diagnosis, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday.

Florida has been reporting a record-breaking increase in coronavirus cases. The highly-contagious omicron variant is affecting some of the state’s most important industries including airlines and cruise lines. Despite the situation, Gov. Ron DeSantis decided to go on vacation.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis are holding a news conference Friday morning at Seminole High School.

Gov. Ron DeSantis praised his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, during an appearance in St. Pete Beach Tuesday, calling her a “very, very strong woman” as she battles breast cancer.

“I am saddened to report that Florida’s esteemed First Lady and my beloved wife has been diagnosed with breast cancer,” Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said in a statement.

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s First Lady Casey DeSantis has announced the launch of a new initiative to teach public school students about resiliency and perseverance with the assistance of athletes from professional sports teams from around the state. DeSantis said Friday that she has enlisted pro athletes from Florida’s NFL, MLB, NHL, NASCAR and professional soccer teams for public service announcements and outreach to schools to provide a message that sometimes life gives you knocks but you have can work to overcome them. She says a goal is to help overcome some of the stigma students associate with admitting to having mental health problems.

SPRING HILLS, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis is holding a news conference on Friday at the Weeki Wachee Springs State Park in Spring Hill. DeSantis is there with First Lady Casey DeSantis and Florida Department of Environmental Protection Secretary Noah Valenstein. DeSantis announced on Twitter that Florida’s unemployment rate is at 7.4% after a 35% decline from July. Also, he said the private-sector employment increased by 46,000 jobs in August.

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis are holding a mental health roundtable regarding COVID-19 Wednesday afternoon at AdventHealth in Altamonte Springs.

SARASOTA, Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis are holding a COVID-19 mental health roundtable Friday at the Marie Selby Botanical Gardens in Sarasota. The roundtable is scheduled to begin at noon.

Ron DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis are holding a COVID-19 roundtable discussion Tuesday afternoon at ElderSource in Jacksonville. The news conference is scheduled to begin at noon.

Ron DeSantis and his wife have welcomed the latest addition to their family -- a baby girl named Mamie, First Lady Casey DeSantis announced Monday morning on Twitter. “Ron and I are beyond blessed to welcome our new baby girl, Mamie to the world,” Casey DeSantis wrote. “At 7 lbs 4 oz she was the smallest of the bunch, but she is already holding her own. Madison and Mason are so excited for their new baby sister!”The couple did not announce exactly when Mamie was born. The governor, meanwhile, is expected to hold a news conference Monday morning in South Florida to provide an update on the state’s response to the coronavirus pandemic.

First lady Casey DeSantis announces a $58.8 million federal grant to battle opioid addiction during an Oct. 2, 2019, news conference at Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood, Florida. HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - First lady Casey DeSantis was at Memorial Regional Hospital on Wednesday to carry on her "Hope for Healing Florida" initiative. DeSantis announced a $58.8 million federal grant from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to provide funding for prevention and treatment initiatives in the fight against opioid addiction. DeSantis also toured Memorial Regional Hospital and Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital. DeSantis also announced the creation of a neonatal abstinence syndrome prevention coordinator to enhance resources and services for pregnant women with opioid addiction.

Phil Walter/Getty ImagesTALAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida will become the third state in the US to require students to learn more about mental health, behind Virginia and New York. The Florida State Board of Education voted on Wednesday to require public schools to provide students in grades six and above a minimum of five hours of mental health education annually. It's no secret that mental illness robs students of the ability to reach their full potential, and we are joining forces to combat this disease and give our students the tools they need to thrive," Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran said. The mandate is in partnership with Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis' initiative Hope for Healing Florida, which is a website that compiles mental health resources for students and parents. Ron DeSantis allocated to the Mental Health Assistance Allocation for Florida schools in his 2020 budget.