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A.G. GancarskiJanuary 29, 2019

Jacksonville Mayor Lenny Curry is not letting up on his fundraising as February begins. Two days before a fundraiser with Jaguars owner Shad Khan, Curry will be raising money with Florida’s First Lady, Casey DeSantis. If there were any doubt that Florida’s Republican establishment is backing Curry over his intraparty challenger, this event may retire (or at least quiet) […]

Phil AmmannJanuary 19, 2019

"We need to take all of Florida’s irreplaceable, historic artifacts and move them up 4 feet.”

Jim RosicaJanuary 8, 2019

Gov. Ron DeSantis and wife, Casey DeSantis, will hold a baptism ceremony Tuesday afternoon for son Mason in the Governor’s Mansion, he told the audience at a pre-inaugural prayer breakfast. That’s why he did not want a traditional parade after his 11 a.m. inauguration, DeSantis said at the event, held at the Alfred Lawson Jr. Multipurpose Center […]

Joe HendersonJanuary 8, 2019

During a recent chat about the prospects for incoming Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Tampa Republican activist Terry Castro made a point I hadn’t considered. “One of the best tools he has going in his arsenal is Casey,” Castro said. “She is magnificent.” That would be Casey DeSantis, who Tuesday will assume the title of Florida’s […]

Drew WilsonNovember 27, 2018

Gov.-elect Ron DeSantis will be getting his economic policy advice from former House Speaker Will Weatherford and GrayRobinson lobbyist Chris Spencer as he makes the transition to the Governor’s mansion. “Your support for the incoming administration and your assistance on these important policy issues will help shape the future of Florida,” transition team head James […]

Drew WilsonNovember 21, 2018

Governor-elect Ron DeSantis and Incoming First Lady Casey DeSantis helped spread a little Thanksgiving cheer Wednesday with a visit to Trinity Rescue Mission. The DeSantises spent the morning helping prepare Thanksgiving meals for the community before switching over to help serve lunch and read a Thanksgiving story to the children at mission’s Women and Children’s […]

A.G. GancarskiNovember 1, 2018

“Shameful and wrong.” That’s how Casey DeSantis, the wife of Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, described Democrat Andrew Gillum‘s opposition to “choice scholarships” after a visit to a Tampa Catholic School Thursday. “St. Peter Claver Catholic School is a testament to how innovative education policies can truly change the lives of children and their families,” said Mrs. DeSantis. […]

A.G. GancarskiOctober 30, 2018

With a week left in his campaign for Governor, Republican Ron DeSantis formally rolled out his “Women for DeSantis” coalition Tuesday in Jacksonville. DeSantis was joined by his wife, former Jacksonville broadcast journalist Casey DeSantis, his running mate Rep. Jeanette Núñez, and Núñez’s legislative colleague, Rep. Cyndi Stevenson. Additionally, a few dozen supporters were on hand at the event, held in […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 30, 2018

Casey Black DeSantis, one of the most recognizable faces on Jacksonville television with long runs at two local news operations, will be introduced to state audiences starting Tuesday in a new ad from the Ron DeSantis campaign for governor. The ad’s copy is heavy on references to President Donald Trump, which is unsurprising in light of the […]

A.G. GancarskiJuly 16, 2015

Duval County in some ways is the home turf of U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis. His wife Casey is the host of First Coast Living, a subsidiary of First Coast News, a local news op which tweeted out an uncharacteristically brutal, if familiar feeling, hit piece on Carlos Lopez-Cantera last night. The subject: “Lt. Gov. Carlos @LopezCantera increasing his profile […]

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Casey DeSantis hosting fundraiser for Lenny Curry

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Joe Henderson: Casey DeSantis’ strong impact coming into focus

Will Weatherford, Chris Spencer to advise Ron DeSantis on economic policy

Ron and Casey DeSantis help prep Thanksgiving meals in Jax

‘Shameful and wrong’: Casey DeSantis slams Andrew Gillum on school choice

Ron DeSantis rolls out ‘Women for DeSantis’ coalition

Casey DeSantis humorously portrays hubby as family man in new Governor’s race ad

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