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DeSantis Faces Backlash Over Labor Water Break Ban

10/10/2025

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Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), Governor of Florida, faces criticism over a bill banning water breaks for laborers as mass deportations leave farmers short of workers.
DeSantis may soon be out of a job as unemployment rises.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, a potential successor, says the race is about Florida, not Trump.
Discussions about DeSantis's post-gubernatorial career options, including teaching or opening a business, have emerged.

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Story summary

Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.), Governor of Florida, faces criticism over a bill banning water breaks for laborers as mass deportations leave farmers short of workers.
DeSantis may soon be out of a job as unemployment rises.
Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, a potential successor, says the race is about Florida, not Trump.
Discussions about DeSantis's post-gubernatorial career options, including teaching or opening a business, have emerged.