{"id":419073,"date":"2026-01-20T17:03:08","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:03:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/419073\/"},"modified":"2026-01-20T17:03:08","modified_gmt":"2026-01-20T17:03:08","slug":"gov-desantis-holds-press-conference-with-florida-education-commissioner","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/419073\/","title":{"rendered":"Gov. DeSantis holds press conference with Florida education commissioner"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>FILE &#8211; Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a news conference, Aug. 12, 2025, in Tampa, Fla. (AP Photo\/Chris O&#8217;Meara, File) (Chris O&#8217;Meara,  Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All rights reserved.)<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 bYFsJw cuqaEv article-text\">PINELLAS PARK, Fla. \u2013 Governor Ron DeSantis held a press conference in Pinellas Park with the Florida commissioner of education on Tuesday.<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 nALdY copyright\">Copyright 2026 by WJXT News4JAX &#8211; All rights reserved.<\/p>\n<p>About the AuthorJonathan Lundy headshot<a class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__LinkBase-sc-1fnzlkn-9 eUojqd gMnWPT\" href=\"https:\/\/www.news4jax.com\/team\/JLundy\/\" title=\"View Jonathan Lundy&#039;s full profile\" itemprop=\"url\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Jonathan Lundy<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 gnunoy bOlrXa\">Hailing from Detroit, Jonathan is excited to start his media career at News4JAX in November 2023. He is passionate about telling stories that matter to the community and he is honored to serve Jacksonville.<\/p>\n<p>Another chilly start across Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:25<\/p>\n<p>Another chilly start across Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaIndiana, Miami fans bring college spirit to Jacksonville for national championship battle<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:34<\/p>\n<p>Indiana, Miami fans bring college spirit to Jacksonville for national championship battleFlorida bills aim to regulate mobile home rent hikes<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:31<\/p>\n<p>Florida bills aim to regulate mobile home rent hikes2 shootings, armed robbery reported across 3 Jacksonville fast-food restaurants over the weekend<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:10<\/p>\n<p>2 shootings, armed robbery reported across 3 Jacksonville fast-food restaurants over the weekendDeputy recovering after shootout with man accused of killing his father in Baker County<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>Deputy recovering after shootout with man accused of killing his father in Baker CountyCity blight initiatives manager pushing for increased funding to address illegal dumping<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:01<\/p>\n<p>City blight initiatives manager pushing for increased funding to address illegal dumpingChief Meteorologist Richard Nunn says our frigid, frosty forecast isn&#8217;t over yet<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:38<\/p>\n<p>Chief Meteorologist Richard Nunn says our frigid, frosty forecast isn&#8217;t over yetHonoring legacy of civil rights icon at Jacksonville\u2019s 45th annual MLK Holiday Parade<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:55<\/p>\n<p>Honoring legacy of civil rights icon at Jacksonville\u2019s 45th annual MLK Holiday Parade5 side hustles that actually work!<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:15<\/p>\n<p>5 side hustles that actually work!Tracking rain before freezing temperatures arrive<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:51<\/p>\n<p>Tracking rain before freezing temperatures arriveSnow flurry potential in Southeast Georgia on Sunday<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:56<\/p>\n<p>Snow flurry potential in Southeast Georgia on SundaySafety concerns at A1A and TPC Blvd <\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:03<\/p>\n<p>Safety concerns at A1A and TPC Blvd Questions remain as JSO continues Springfield double death investigation<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:24<\/p>\n<p>Questions remain as JSO continues Springfield double death investigationJacksonville protesters bash ICE operations, demand city employee be reinstated<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n<p>Jacksonville protesters bash ICE operations, demand city employee be reinstatedIn case you haven&#8217;t noticed, it&#8217;s been a little cold in Jacksonville&#8230;<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:23<\/p>\n<p>In case you haven&#8217;t noticed, it&#8217;s been a little cold in Jacksonville&#8230;Fernandina Beach community rallies behind woman fighting to keep food pantry open<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:11<\/p>\n<p>Fernandina Beach community rallies behind woman fighting to keep food pantry openReporter Ariel Schiller has all the info you need for warming centers in Jacksonville<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:12<\/p>\n<p>Reporter Ariel Schiller has all the info you need for warming centers in JacksonvilleTHROWBACK THURSDAY: David Robinson practices with JU<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:52<\/p>\n<p>THROWBACK THURSDAY: David Robinson practices with JUWoman facing multiple charges after punching trooper in the face during ICE encounter, AG says<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 0:45<\/p>\n<p>Woman facing multiple charges after punching trooper in the face during ICE encounter, AG saysFlorida AG says Nassau County can\u2019t justify big impact fee rate hike despite 17% population increase<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:18<\/p>\n<p>Florida AG says Nassau County can\u2019t justify big impact fee rate hike despite 17% population increaseChilly Thursday gives way to freezing weather in Northeast Florida, Southeast Georgia<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:27<\/p>\n<p>Chilly Thursday gives way to freezing weather in Northeast Florida, Southeast GeorgiaBelgian man on a mission to locate relatives of Jacksonville WWII soldier<\/p>\n<p class=\"dist__Box-sc-1fnzlkn-0 dist__TextBase-sc-1fnzlkn-3 kSMyDq jdBbpv\">\u25b6 1:05<\/p>\n<p>Belgian man on a mission to locate relatives of Jacksonville WWII soldierWhy do ICE agents cover their faces? 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