While some questioned the legality of the Florida flights, many conservatives applauded the move. [298], In April 2019, DeSantis directed Florida's elections chief to expand the availability of Spanish-language ballots and Spanish assistance for voters. Insider's Kimberly Leonard reportedthat the couple exchanged vows at the Grand Floridian's wedding pavilion, achapel overlooking Cinderella Castle and the Seven Seas Lagoon at Disney World. [85] When Rubio ended his presidential bid and ran for reelection to the Senate, DeSantis withdrew from the Senate race and ran for reelection to the House. "We just want to do what's right," DeSantis said during the October 26 campaign rally. DeSantis frequently criticized Special Council Robert Mueller's investigation into allegations of "links and/or coordination" between the Trump campaign and Russian interference in the 2016 U.S. presidential election. [164] By October, he announced all 67 public school districts were open for in-person learning. [63] He said that the DOJ order dated May 17, 2017, "didn't identify a crime to be investigated" and was likely to start a fishing expedition. Her parents had the idea that they get married at Disney World because they always looked forward to visiting the theme park when she was growing up in Ohio, she said. Get a Britannica Premium subscription and gain access to exclusive content. [73], He supported the Regulations from the Executive in Need of Scrutiny (REINS) Act, which would require that regulations that have a significant economic impact be subject to a vote of Congress prior to taking effect. Florida's age-adjusted death rate for COVID-19 remained near the national average, while it experienced above-average economic growth and the fastest population growth of any state in the country. "At 7 lbs 4 oz she was the smallest of the bunch, but she is. The controversial schools law bans instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, though it also contains nebulous languagethat such instruction in higher grades must be "age appropriate or developmentally appropriate.". 2023. [160][161][162] DeSantis urged public health officials in Florida cities to focus less on universal COVID-19 testing and more on testing people experiencing symptoms. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is facing mounting pressure over his feud with Disney, with the corporation filing a lawsuit against him for steps he has taken to limit the expansion of its Disney World resort in the state. [278] He disagreed with legislation Governor Rick Scott signed that banned bump stocks, added a mandatory three-day waiting period for gun purchases, and raised the legal age for purchases from 18 to 21. [56] DeSantis encouraged Florida sheriffs to cooperate with the federal government on immigration-related issues. Last year, Casey DeSantis stepped back from first lady duties while she received treatment for breast cancer. [321][322][323] These ideas gained more traction after the 2022 United States midterm elections, when DeSantis was reelected governor by almost 20 percentage points over Democratic nominee Charlie Crist, while Trump-endorsed candidates, such as Mehmet Oz in the United States Senate race in Pennsylvania, performed poorly. They really only affect law-abiding citizens. Various writers predicted that he could defeat Trump or that he was preferable to Trump in view of the January 6 hearings and subsequent straw polls. [207][208][209] In June 2022, DeSantis decided against ordering COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5, making Florida the only state not to preorder vaccines for that demographic. [19][20] He was an outfielder on that team; as a senior in 2001, he had the team's best batting average at .336. The actions solidified DeSantis as a governor unafraid to confront critics, including large corporations. [318][319], In a straw poll conducted at the 2022 Conservative Political Action Conference for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination, DeSantis came in second with 28% of the vote, behind Donald Trump, who received 59%. His next opponent was Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum in the general election. For all the women out there who are going through breast cancer right now you can overcome this. "Ron and I are beyond blessed to welcome our new baby girl, Mamie to the world,'' Casey DeSantis wrote in a Tweet on Monday morning. DeSantis, who is viewed as a lock for reelection on November 8, has been the subject of high-profile featurestories as he ascends the ranks of the Republican Party, becoming a favorite for the 2024 presidential nomination just behind former President Donald Trump. Dworkin said: "Disney filed a lawsuit against Ron DeSantis in federal court today saying he waged a "relentless campaign to weaponize government power." The bill was described as similar to those in other states (Texas, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arizona and Oklahoma) that passed laws preventing cities from banning natural gas hookups. I was really looking at the balls. He previously was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (201318). Madison and Mason are so excited for their new baby sister! In February, he signed off on the bill to end Disney's ability to run the territory it occupies like a . "[95], In September 2018, DeSantis announced state representative Jeanette Nez as his running mate. As DeSantis' crusade against Disney continues, a number of Republicans, including House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, are urging him to end the feud. In January 2018, DeSantis announced his candidacy for governor of Florida to succeed term-limited Republican incumbent Rick Scott. [313] A federal judge blocked the law by preliminary injunction the day before it was to take effect, on the grounds that it violated the First Amendment and federal law. And now he'll probably never be welcome back. "We never would have thought that how many years later we would be tussling with Disney in a political office," he said. No characters or anything.' "We're not used to having people pick up for us," DeSantis said while visiting Boca Raton a few weeks later. A hard-fought contest, it pitted the conservative DeSantis against Democrat Andrew Gillum, a progressive who was attempting to become the states first African American governor. ", "In bid for Florida governor, Ron DeSantis touts Navy Gitmo experience. "DeSantis Says He Insisted on 'No Disney Characters' at His Disney World Wedding." Insider also published the DeSantis' marriage license, which lists the wedding location as Lake Buena Vista, Florida. Would his pass the test? DeSantis easily won the November election. 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During the 114th United States Congress, DeSantis served on the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and chaired its Subcommittee on National Security. After high school, DeSantis studied history at Yale University. Later that year, he reported to the JAG Trial Service Office Command South East at Naval Station Mayport, Florida, as a prosecutor. Ron DeSantis was married at Disney World long "before" the company got political. Ron DeSantis children. Casey is a true fighter, and she will never, never, never give up. DeSantis won the six-candidate Republican primary with 39% of the vote, while the runner-up, state representative Fred Costello, received 23%. But details of the DeSantis Disney wedding, known to an estimated 150 guests in attendance at the September 26, 2009, nuptials, hasn't previously been reported. 2023. "So it was I could just show up sort of thing. have been married for more than a decade. During his tenure, he cofounded (2015) the conservative House Freedom Caucus and became a frequent commentator on Fox News. The New York Times, 17 Apr. [13] His parents met while attending Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, during the 1970s and moved to Florida during that decade. A member of the Republican Party, DeSantis represented Florida's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. The tweet came in response to a battle for control over land where Disney World is located. On the campaign trail, DeSantis regularly recounts his battle with Disney. It was part of a growing Republican effort to transport migrants to Democrat-led sanctuary cities, typically without any advance warning. . 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The Walt Disney Company, https://thewaltdisneycompany.com/contact-us/. The pair married in 2010, just after Mr DeSantis received his honourable discharge from the military in February of that year. [265], The law was expected to go into effect on July 1,[266] but a state judge blocked its enforcement, ruling that the Florida Constitution guarantees a right to privacy that renders the law unconstitutional. Top editors give you the stories you want delivered right to your inbox each weekday. RELATED: Casey DeSantis Announces Statewide 'Hope For Healing' Mental . Over the course of his campaign for reelection in Florida, Republican Gov. DeSantis joined the United States Navy in 2004 and was promoted to lieutenant before serving as a legal advisor to SEAL Team One. "DeSantis Went to Battle with Disney, but He Didn't Mention He Got Married There." [100] The same month, DeSantis canceled a planned interview with the Tampa Bay Times to have additional time to put together a platform before an in-depth policy interview. At one time, the DeSantis family lived in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. Mr DeSantis was honourably discharged from the military in 2010, although he continues to serve in the US Navy reserve. Both baby and mom are doing great," he wrote on Twitter. February 27, 2023: This story originally ran on February 25 and has been updated with more quotes from the interview that aired in full on February 27. Of course, he's going everywhere you go when you're running . He received an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association. Their choice of venue is ironic considering the Florida governor's recent feud with Disney over the Parental Rights in Education Act. "That was the first time that I had ever met a fella and just followed them in their car to a place to go get a beer. 8lbs, 4oz and very strong! They married in 2010 and lived in Ponte Vedra Beach two years before her husband first ran for Congress. 2023, https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/business-news/ron-desantis-florida-special-district-1235382760/. "[299], In June 2019, DeSantis signed a measure that would make it harder to launch successful ballot initiatives. He was promoted from lieutenant, junior grade to lieutenant in 2006. "You have to understand, in context, perspective, when this ad was coming out, there was $17 million in negative attack ads coming out against Ron. In a memoir released in February 2023, DeSantis said that he didn't want any Disney characters to be a part of his wedding. ", He added, "My only condition was that no Disney characters could be part of our wedding. Ron DeSantis' Wife Begins Stealth Campaign to Turn Her Family Into the Kennedys . Who better to lead the state than a native of the area. In 2010, Ron married former news and television show host Casey DeSantis. He said there would be three tests, in the fall, winter and spring, each smaller than the FSA. Heir? @caseydesantis/Instagram. The couple opted not to hold the traditional inaugural parade after the swearing-in ceremony. Ron DeSantis has been locking horns with Disney since 2022, when the media and entertainment conglomerate denounced his signing of legislation that prohibits classroom instruction and discussion about sexual orientation and gender identity in certain grades. [116] Crist was a registered Republican until 2010 when he became an independent, then joined the Democratic Party in 2012. 2023. [263] On April 14, 2022, he signed into law a bill that regulates elective abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy; under the previous law, the limit had been 24 weeks. [40], During his military career, DeSantis has been awarded the Bronze Star Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, and the Iraq Campaign Medal. 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[82] DeSantis served three terms in the House of Representatives, retiring in 2018 to run for governor.[83]. [47][48][49] In 2015, DeSantis was a founding member of the Freedom Caucus, a group of congressional conservatives and libertarians. Sign up for notifications from Insider! [164], According to the CDC, life expectancy during 2020 dropped in Florida to 77.5 years from 79 years in 2019; that fall of 1.5 years in Florida was less than the nationwide fall of 1.8 years. Ron DeSantis, was a speaker at the event. [15] His only sibling, younger sister Christina Marie DeSantis, was born in Orlando and died in 2015 at age 30. [76][77], DeSantis has opposed legislation to require online retailers to collect and pay state sales tax. ", The comments confirm Insider's reporting, after interviewing a wedding guest, that Casey DeSantis "wanted something all-inclusive and put together.". Accessed 18 Apr. Before becoming a minister 15 years ago, Capo was a therapist for 30, and in both positions, he has counseled women and families about issues . Updates? ", Intended as a takedown of former president Barack Obama and his policies, the book's title is a play on Obama's first memoir, "Dreams from My Father: A Story of Race and Inheritance.". Casey Black and Ron DeSantis have been married since 2010 and since, have welcomed two children together; daughter Madison and son, Mason -born in March 2018. [67] He believes the Federal Reserve System should be audited. [78], He voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017. The Florida . In an op-ed for National Review, he said his legislation would give students "access to federal loan money to put towards non-traditional educational opportunities, such as online learning courses, vocational schools, and apprenticeships in skilled trades". The marriage license lists the location of the wedding as Lake Buena Vista, Florida, which is the mailing address for Disney World and is a city in Orange County. They lived in Ponte Vedra Beach, near St. Augustine, until it had been drawn into the neighboring 4th district. "At 7 lbs 4 oz she was the smallest of the bunch, but she is already holding her own. It's not a memoir the book's only personal reference is in its dedication, which reads, "To Casey," Insider's Kimberly Leonard reported. Jimnez, Jesus, and Giulia Heyward. "No it costs too much!" Casey and Ron DeSantis got married in Florida, after the Governor received his honourable discharge from active duty in February 2010. "As she faces the most difficult test of her life, she will not only have my unwavering support but the support of our entire family, as well as the prayers and well wishes from Floridians across our state. It was also around this time that he met his wife, Casey, a local TV news. [201] Ladapo, a signer of the Great Barrington Declaration,[202] had a history of promoting unproven treatments for COVID-19, opposing COVID-19 vaccine requirements, and questioning the safety of COVID-19 vaccines. [192][194], DeSantis continued to take COVID-related actions during the rest of 2021, including penalizing local government vaccine mandates,[195][196] appointing like-minded physician Joseph Ladapo as Florida's surgeon general,[197][198][199][200] and recruiting out-of-state police officers to relocate and work in Florida, including officers who sought to avoid vaccine requirements in their home states. The governor shared the information through a video where he thanked the public for their support and prayers during her treatments over the last few months. [130][131], In January 2019, DeSantis officially suspended Broward County sheriff Scott Israel ostensibly for his responses to the mass shootings at the Fort Lauderdale airport, where a Broward deputy disarmed the murderer 85 seconds after the shooting began, and Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, appointing Gregory Tony to replace Israel. The ad, which the DeSantis campaign told Insider's Kimberly Leonard was unscripted, was released on the one-year anniversary of Casey's diagnosis. SUNRISE, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 26: U.S. President Donald Trump introduces Florida Governor Ron DeSantis during a homecoming campaign rally at the BB&T Center on November 26, 2019 in Sunrise, Florida. Attorneys representing the immigrants claimed the refugees were lied to, promised jobs, funds, English lessons, legal services and housing assistance at their destination. Notably, after the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, he lifted restrictions much earlier than other governors, though he implemented measures to protect the elderly. "Ron DeSantis Admits Getting Married to Casey DeSantis at Disney World Ended up Being 'Kind of Ironic.'" [13] DeSantis graduated from Yale in 2001 with a B.A., magna cum laude. [281], In April 2021, DeSantis signed into law the Combating Public Disorder Act he had been advocating. 1. DeSantis defends decision to fly migrants to Martha's Vineyard: 'We're not a sanctuary state', "Ron DeSantis sends two planes of illegal immigrants to Martha's Vineyard", "DeSantis' office hits back after class action suit from migrants, reveals 'consent form' they allegedly signed", "Gov. DeSantis did indeed get married at Disney World in September 2009, something he acknowledged in his February 2023 memoir, "The Courage to Be Free. video released by the Governor's Press Office, told Insider's Kimberly Leonard was unscripted. [309], On February 2, 2021, DeSantis announced support for legislation to crack down on Big Tech and prevent alleged political censorship. I think he got married at Disney, too," CNN analyst Alyssa Farah Griffin. JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - A hearty "Congratulations!" is in order for Gov. The district had previously been part of the 7th, represented by 10-term Republican John Mica, but Mica's share of Orlando had been drawn into the new 7th District, and Mica opted to run there. Joe Raedle/Getty Images and AaronP/Bauer-Griffin/GC Images, NOW WATCH: How Ron DeSantis rose to the top of the GOP. Florida Gov. Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on the go. They have two children, Mason and Madison. Sign up for notifications from Insider! 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Ron DeSantis, R-Fla", "Ron DeSantis' wife, Casey, has been instrumental in the Florida governor's rise to fame. DeSantis later confirmed the findings in a podcast and a memoir. [137], In May 2021, he signed a deal with The Seminole Tribe of Florida to allow the tribe to offer statewide online sports betting. "I think a lot of people looked at it, and they thought it was funny. DeSantis responded by stripping the company of its self-governing status and tax breaks. The legislationbans instruction about sexual orientation and gender identity in kindergarten through third grade, and says such instruction in higher grades must be "age appropriate or developmentally appropriate.". DeSantis is expected to sign another bill into law within days or weeks that would give him the power to appoint a state-run board to oversee the resort and theme park. CEO Robert Iger previously called DeSantis "anti-business" and "anti-Florida" for his actions against the company. A native Floridian with blue-collar roots, Ron attended Dunedin High School and worked his way through Yale University, where he graduated with honors and was the captain of the varsity baseball team. His mother's family name, Rogers, was originally Ruggiero before her paternal grandfather changed it after entering the United States. [320] Please refer to the appropriate style manual or other sources if you have any questions. [192][193] He also argued that Biden was allowing COVID transmission across the southern U.S. Since 2022, DeSantis has been increasingly seen as a contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination. Who lost? The interview did confirm Insider's reporting that it rained at the tail end of the cocktail hour. We welcome pro-life legislation. DeSantis signs 'sanctuary cities' ban into law. [148][149] By 2023, many political scientists acknowledged that DeSantis' management of the pandemic may have benefited him in his reelection campaign, and he was credited with turning "his coronavirus policies into a parable of American freedom".[150][151]. In a 2018 interview on First Coast News, Casey DeSantis shared that she was practicing her swing and looked over her shoulder to see whether she could grab an extra bucket of golf balls. After he refused to restore voting rights for felons with unpaid fines, which voting rights groups said was inconsistent with the referendum's results, he was challenged in court. [] I didn't want Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck in our wedding photos. [145] He announced that he would reinstate some restrictions on business activity in late June to halt the virus's spread, but said Florida is "not going back" on reopening the economy, arguing that "people going to a business is not what's driving" the surge in cases. "I told myself as soon as I get back from Iraq I'm proposing and I'm going to ask her to marry me, and if you know my wife, that was not a very difficult judgment for me to make," he said. This is the samecommunity listed in Disney World's mailing address. During his 2018 gubernatorial run, he said that he did not deny climate change's existence, but did not want to be labeled a "climate change believer",[288] adding, "I think we contribute to changes in the environment, but I'm not in the pews of the global warming left. Ron DeSantis has repeatedly pointed to the case of a family in the state's Leon County to explain the need for a controversial new law, dubbed by critics the "Don't Say Gay" bill . At one point, Crist asked DeSantis whether he would serve a full four-year term, in relation to talk about a potential DeSantis campaign for the presidency in the 2024 United States presidential election. Corrections? [233] As of March 2023, DeSantis was considering further similar legislation to all grades. There aren't any in Florida", "Venezuelans slam DeSantis after migrants flown to Martha's Vineyard", "The Story Behind DeSantis's Migrant Flights to Martha's Vineyard", "Florida flies migrants to 'sanctuary' of Martha's Vineyard", "Gov. Barnes, Brooks. The Florida Supreme Court sided with DeSantis on the issue,[297] and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit also sided with DeSantis in a 64 ruling. Disney World, which is the state's largest private employer and corporate taxpayer, has pushed back against the governor on various issues. ", "What's known about Ron DeSantis' time in the Navy at Guantanamo Bay", "What is and isn't known about Ron DeSantis's Navy career? Ron and Casey talked about the challenges they have to face while bringing up their children at the historic governor's mansion in Tallahassee. She previously worked as a host for American television news and talk show in Jacksonville, Florida. [269] In January 2023, the Supreme Court of Florida agreed to hear a legal challenge to the law. That year he also married Casey Black, a TV reporter and local news anchor. [119] He also criticized Crist's role in the U.S. House of Representatives, bringing up that during 2022, Crist showed up for work for only 14 days. Ron DeSantis has been married to former news show host Casey Black since 2010. And it was really a lot of fun. ", His wedding venue had been reported first by Insider and then Washington Post before the release of his memoir. [21][22][23][24] While attending Yale he worked a variety of jobs, including as an electrician's assistant and a coach at a baseball camp. Accessed 18 Apr. [25], After Yale, he taught history and coached for a year at Darlington School in Georgia. [141], As a result of a significant increase in gasoline prices, on November 22, 2021, DeSantis announced that he would temporarily waive Florida's gasoline tax in the next legislative session, in 2022.