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Deportation flights have begun from a Florida detention center known as 'Alligator Alcatraz,' with about 100 detainees fully deported and more flights planned, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis, as the Department of Homeland Security organizes the departures.
Gov. DeSantis has suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill following her arrest on seven charges, including exploitation of the elderly and fraud, for allegedly stealing thousands of dollars from a 96-year-old woman in her district. The suspension is in accordance with the Florida Constitution and statutes, and Hill's statement maintains her innocence, stating that she trusts the due process and awaits her day in court.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is proposing four amendments to the U.S. Constitution, including term limits for members of Congress, a balanced federal budget requirement, granting the president line-item veto power, and prohibiting Congress from imposing laws that don't apply to themselves. DeSantis argues that Washington needs to be held accountable and points to Florida's successful governance as a model. He criticizes federal debt and wasteful spending, and takes aim at President Biden's policies, while emphasizing the need for reforms that the founding fathers would have supported.
Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will engage in a 90-minute debate moderated by Sean Hannity on Fox News' "Hannity" show on November 30th. The debate will focus on policy issues and will take place in Georgia, although the specific location is yet to be determined. The two governors have clashed on various topics such as guns, abortion, education, and immigration, with Newsom planning to investigate the planes of migrants flown to California by DeSantis' administration.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has suspended State Attorney Monique H. Worrell, accusing her of neglect of duty and incompetence in her criminal justice administration. DeSantis cited Worrell's pattern of avoiding minimum mandatory sentences for gun crimes and drug trafficking offenses, allowing juvenile offenders to avoid serious charges and incarceration, and limiting charges for child pornography offenses. Worrell's suspension comes after criticism from the governor and concerns over public safety, particularly in light of a recent shooting by a habitual felon who had previously been granted bond under Worrell's watch. Andrew Bain will be taking over as the State Attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill into law allowing researchers to study road construction using phosphogypsum, a controversial material that contains small amounts of uranium and radium. The waste product, described as a radioactive material by the EPA, poses potential health risks, including an increased risk of cancer. The Florida Department of Transportation will conduct a study to assess the effects of phosphogypsum on workers, adjacent property owners, and the environment. The deadline for completing the study and making a recommendation is April 1, 2023. The EPA would need to approve any future requests for construction using phosphogypsum.
The federal judge presiding over Disney's lawsuit against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Disney filed the lawsuit accusing DeSantis of orchestrating a "targeted campaign of government retaliation," which would violate the company's free speech rights. The case will be assigned to a different judge.