Douglas Soule

1 week ago | wusf.org | Douglas Soule

Recent leadership shake-ups at Florida universities have some criticizing the process of picking new presidents as too secretive and too influenced by Gov. Ron DeSantis. A 2022 law shields public higher education presidential search records. The hidden information includes the names of candidates who weren’t finalists. Supporters say it incentivizes high-quality candidates to apply.

1 week ago | wlrn.org | Douglas Soule

Those who abuse and abandon animals will face bigger consequences in Florida — and end up on a public database. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills on Wednesday that were crafted in response to two high-profile abuse cases. "We're a law and order state, and that includes the need to prosecute those who are derelict in their duty to take care of their own pets," DeSantis said at a press conference at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Palm Beach County, the largest no-kill, no-cage rescue in the United States.

1 week ago | wusf.org | Douglas Soule

Those who abuse and abandon animals will face bigger consequences in Florida — and end up on a public database. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills on Wednesday that were crafted in response to two high-profile abuse cases. “We're a law and order state, and that includes the need to prosecute those who are derelict in their duty to take care of their own pets,” DeSantis said at a press conference at Big Dog Ranch Rescue in Palm Beach County, the largest no-kill, no-cage rescue in the United States.

2 weeks ago | wusf.org | Douglas Soule

A new Florida law has some boating groups thrilled and environmental groups concerned that it will become harder to protect springs. Gov. Ron DeSantis recently signed the "Boater Freedom Act," which limits when police can stop boats on the water and changes the standards for . These are areas that restrict boaters from activities like anchoring, mooring, beaching and grounding.

2 weeks ago | wuwf.org | Douglas Soule

Floridians out boating will no longer see law enforcement stopping vessels for random safety inspections come July 1. Gov. Ron DeSantis signed the "Boater Freedom Act" into law on Monday. It prevents state law enforcement officers from stopping and boarding boats without probable cause. "To just go in without any basis is not the way we want to do it in the state of Florida," DeSantis said at a Panama City marina.