"It's lifted her spirits and made a tremendous difference. He received an A+ rating from the National Rifle Association. Florida's First Lady Casey DeSantis has been diagnosed with breast cancer. In spite of all the bluster and hot air DeSantis has directed at the company and its parks over his tenure, the governor was married in Walt Disney World. [333] He is a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. Ron and Casey DeSantis got married at Walt Disney World in 2009, Insider first reported.The couple opened up about their nuptials for the first time in a Sirius "[81], DeSantis supports a constitutional amendment to impose term limits on members of Congress, so that U.S. representatives would be limited to three terms and senators to two. [165][166][167] Both the statewide and nationwide falls in life expectancy were "mostly due to the COVID-19 pandemic and increases in unintentional injuries", with the unintentional deaths mostly attributed to drug overdoses. Ron DeSantis and his wife! [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. Ron DeSantis does a book tour to discuss his Florida record - not Donald Trump", "DeSantis plans to launch 2024 exploratory committee as early as May: Sources", "RollCall.com Member Profile Rep. Ron DeSantis, R-Fla", "Ron DeSantis' wife, Casey, has been instrumental in the Florida governor's rise to fame. [110][111] DeSantis was confirmed as the winner and Gillum conceded on November 17. He said it was "entirely inappropriate" for teachers and school administrators to talk to students about their gender identity. In "Dreams From Our Founding Fathers," DeSantis criticized the "expansion of government on virtually every level" during Obama's presidency, and wrote that Obama had a "palpable cockiness." They have three children, and Casey is in remission after a breast-cancer diagnosis in 2021. [129] The official swearing-in ceremony was held at noon that day. Before his battles with the Mouse, Florida Gov. In the interview, Casey DeSantis acknowledged that the revelation, which came ahead of Election Day, "created a lot of news." The Courage to Be Free: Florida's Blueprint for America's Revival, speaking engagement in Iowa in March 2023, acknowledged that their Disney World wedding ended up being "kind of ironic,". [56] DeSantis encouraged Florida sheriffs to cooperate with the federal government on immigration-related issues. Sometime earlier, the then-TV anchor met then- Navy Officer Ron while she was covering a golf game at the University of Florida. ", Insider's Kimberly Leonard reported that the book's dedication reads: "To Madison, Mason, and Mamie: Remember to always listen to your mother. "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. [18][19] DeSantis attended Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic School and Dunedin High School,[13] graduating in 1997. [135][136] Ultimately, the entire event was scrapped in favor of rallies online and on television. In 2010 DeSantis left active duty but remained in the U.S. Navy Reserves. [65], DeSantis has said that the debate over how to reduce the federal deficit should shift emphasis from tax increases to curtailing spending and triggering economic growth. DeSantis' announcement comes at the beginning of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Ron and Casey DeSantis got married at Walt Disney World in 2009, Insider first reported. ", "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? She hosted a talk show on WTLV until they started a family. The proposal includes a permanent ban of mask requirements throughout the state, vaccine and mask requirements in schools, COVID-19 passports in the state, and employers hiring or firing based on COVID-19 vaccines. He predicted the information wouldn't make a difference for DeSantis's reelection prospects given his favorability. He and. DeSantis called Florida a model for election integrity. [41] In the November general election, DeSantis defeated Democratic nominee Heather Beaven 5743%, with majorities in all four counties. Ron DeSantis and accusing him of trying to 'weaponize government power' over the company. Before You Leave . [219], On December 15, 2021, DeSantis announced a new bill, the Stop Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees Act ("Stop WOKE Act"), which would allow parents to sue school districts that teach critical race theory. Snopes and the Snopes.com logo are registered service marks of Snopes.com. Jill Casey DeSantis is the wife of Ron DeSantis and First Lady of Florida. video released by the Governor's Press Office, told Insider's Kimberly Leonard was unscripted. [52] He generally opposes firearm regulation, saying, "Very rarely do firearms restrictions affect criminals. DeSantis won, with the main festivities of the RNC, including Trump's keynote speech, relocated to Jacksonville. Ahead of Florida's August 23 primary, he endorsed 30 school board candidates who supported his education agenda, and 25 prevailed in their races. He and his wife, Jill Casey Black, a former anchor at . NYTimes.com, https://www.nytimes.com/article/disney-florida-desantis.html. DeSantis was behind her and thought she was looking at him. [143][144], During 2020 and 2021, scientists and media outlets gave mixed reviews of DeSantis' handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. At one time, the DeSantis family lived in Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida. I wanted our special day to look. Disney is Florida's largest private employer through its Walt Disney World theme park and resort, and the company has championed gay rights since the 1990s. Born in Jacksonville, DeSantis spent most of his childhood in Dunedin, Florida. "What We Know About the DeSantis-Disney Dispute." [264] The law includes exceptions for abortions beyond 15 weeks if it is necessary to avert "serious risk" to the pregnant woman's physical health or if there is a "fatal fetal abnormality", but does not make exceptions for rape, human trafficking, incest, or mental health. With humor. [8] His maternal great-great-grandfather, Salvatore Storti, immigrated to the U.S. during the Italian diaspora in 1904, eventually settling in Pennsylvania. Ron DeSantis and his wife, Casey, a former newscaster, wed at Disney World in 2009. After DeSantis signed the bill into law in March, Disney said it would work toward its repeal. In 1991 he helped the Dunedin (Florida) team qualify for the Little League World Series, though they lost in the quarterfinals. It bans transgender girls and women from participating and competing in middle-school and high-school girls' and college women's sports competitions in Florida. The names of their children are Madison, Mason, and Mamie. Disney was free to take a position on the bill but "they are not free to force all of us to subsidize their activism, and that's what they were doing," DeSantis said during a June interview with conservative commentator Dave Rubin. In October, months after being declared cancer-free, she starred in an emotional campaign ad praising her husband for caring for her and their three children while she was in chemotherapy. Despite the animosity between the Florida governor and Disney, it is indeed true that DeSantis was married at the corporation's park in Florida. 1. "We just want to do what's right," DeSantis said during the October 26 campaign rally. Here's a timeline of their relationship", "Congressman Ron DeSantis moves to Flagler County", "Ronald Dion DeSantis Florida Resident Database", "Ron DeSantis: The 100 Most Influential People of 2022", Biographical Directory of the United States Congress, Speaker of the US House of Representatives, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ron_DeSantis&oldid=1152595647, This page was last edited on 1 May 2023, at 05:23. No characters or anything.' [13] His parents met while attending Youngstown State University in Youngstown, Ohio, during the 1970s and moved to Florida during that decade. DeSantis Directs Action On Spanish-Language Ballots", "Ron DeSantis signs crack down on constitutional amendments, solidifying Republican control in Florida", "Ballot Initiatives Measure Goes To Florida Governor Ron Desantis", "Orlando Area News: Gov. "I was like, we can do it where you want but [] she said, 'No, no. Fantastic.". [164] By October, he announced all 67 public school districts were open for in-person learning. Ron DeSantis signals support for 'Don't Say Gay' bill", "Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Historic Bill to Protect Parental Rights in Education", "Gov. Ron DeSantis says Florida can host Republican National Convention", "Faced with coronavirus, Republican and Democratic leaders overhaul convention plans", "Trump Abruptly Cancels Republican Convention in Florida: 'It's Not the Right Time', "DeSantis signs sweeping gambling deal that may bring sports betting to Florida", "It's over. And likely will lose to Disney in court. Ron DeSantis Professional Career Who lost? [] I didn't want Mickey Mouse or Donald Duck in our wedding photos. "I needed as much practice as I could possibly get. DeSantis's job approval rating at 54%", "New poll reveals balancing act for DeSantis, Legislature Publix heiress helped pay for Jan. 6 rally Florida man Carl Hiassen retiring from Miami Herald", "Poll: Gov. "It's not like he's got a mistress or he killed somebody, but I heard something today that surprised me," Binder said. . "So it was I could just show up sort of thing. Then came Hurricane Ian", "Elections, lawsuits may shape how DeSantis 'will work to expand pro-life protections', "Florida's new abortion law halted as DeSantis vows to fight on", "Florida Gov. The pair married in 2010, just after Mr DeSantis received his honourable discharge from the military in February of that year. [275][271] DeSantis signed the bill into law on April 14, 2023. April 29, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT. "When I was diagnosed with cancer and I was facing the battle for my life, he was the dad who took care of my children when I couldn't," she said in the ad. ", In a chapter titled, "The Magic Kingdom of Woke Corporatism," he described how it was his then-fiancee's wish to be married at Disney World: "When Casey first broached the idea of getting married at Disney World, I was surprised because I did not know people even got married there []. Corrections? [125][126] Crist conceded the election shortly after DeSantis was projected to be the winner. DeSantis continued to play baseball when he attended Yale University, where he was captain of the varsity team. In an interview with Florida first lady Casey DeSantis, the Republican governor confirmed Insider's November 2022 reporting about the wedding, which had never been previously reported and wasn't widely known among the Florida political class. Long story short we started to talk and that's how we met. The couple have three children. 2023. Heir? The issue gained more traction when DeSantis suggested building another amusement park, a prison, or a state park on land that borders Disney World. The reception was held at Epcot's Italy Isola, in a nod to the couple's Italian heritage. In January 2018, DeSantis announced his candidacy for governor of Florida to succeed term-limited Republican incumbent Rick Scott. [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. DeSantis's family roots run deep in Valley", "Ron DeSantis admits GOP faithful are 'demoralized, depressed and dejected' at D.C. Republicans", "Baseball's DeSantis shines on Yale Field of dreams", "Could Ron DeSantis Be Trump's G.O.P. Since then, the pair have welcomed three children into the world,. DeSantis unveils legislation to crackdown on Chinese influence", "Florida proposal would target foreign corporate espionage", "DeSantis joins GOP base in attacking China", "Florida board votes to ban critical race theory from state classrooms", "Florida Board of Education passes rule banning critical race theory in classrooms", "DeSantis pushes bill targeting critical race theory in schools", "Florida's DeSantis pitches 'Stop WOKE Act' as in 'Wrongs to Our Kids and Employees' to banish perceived influence of critical race theory from schools and workplaces", "Florida's Governor Just Signed the 'Stop Woke Act.' [74], DeSantis introduced the Let Seniors Work Act, which would repeal the Retirement Earnings Test and exempt senior citizens from the 12.4% Social Security payroll tax, and co-sponsored a measure to eliminate taxes on Social Security benefits. [72] The Citizens Against Government Waste, a conservative think tank, named DeSantis a "Taxpayer Superhero" in 2015. During his tenure, he cofounded (2015) the conservative House Freedom Caucus and became a frequent commentator on Fox News. Ron DeSantis' Wife Begins Stealth Campaign to Turn Her Family Into the Kennedys . Sampson, Hannah. [238][239] He also threatened off-hand during a press confrence to build a new state prison near the Disney World complex. Thelocation of the governor'swedding doesn't appear to be widely known, even among some ofhisformer aides. [145][146][147] He lifted restrictions earlier than most other state governors, but implemented measures to protect the elderly. They married in 2010. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis also garnered attention for policies that stoked the so-called culture wars. In 2022 he oversaw passage of the Parental Rights in Education act that limited discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in public schools. [298], In April 2019, DeSantis directed Florida's elections chief to expand the availability of Spanish-language ballots and Spanish assistance for voters. ", "As the mother of three young children, Casey is the centerpiece of our family and has made an impact on the lives of countless Floridians through her initiatives as First Lady," DeSantis said in a statement. 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. He previously was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives (201318). He concurrently accepted a reserve commission as a lieutenant in the Judge Advocate General's Corps of the US Navy Reserve. DeSantis signs 4 special session bills aiming to combat COVID-19 vaccine mandates", "DeSantis signs legislation limiting vaccine mandates in Florida", "Florida Gov DeSantis signs bill limiting vaccine mandates", "New Florida Estimates Show Nation's Third-Largest State Reaching Historic Milestone", "Florida Posts $21.8 Billion Budget Surplus, a State Record", "Florida Gov. During the 114th United States Congress, DeSantis served on the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and chaired its Subcommittee on National Security. [218] The Florida Board of Education approved the ban on June 10. The couple are active in the Roman Catholic church. DeSantis", "UPDATE 1-Florida joins states to ban transgender girls from sports", "The Fairness in Women's Sports Act will empower Florida women & girls to be able to compete on a level playing field.
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