Early Life and Education of Ron DeSantis: A Complete Timeline

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: April 7, 2026

An overview of the childhood and early education of Ron DeSantis, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Ron DeSantis is an American politician, attorney, and former naval officer. He has served as the 46th governor of Florida since 2019. A Republican, DeSantis previously represented Florida's 6th congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2018. He briefly ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2024 before withdrawing from the race.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition Challenges & Struggles Controversies & Scandals

September 26, 2009: DeSantis marries Casey Black

On September 26, 2009, Ron DeSantis married Casey Black at Disney's Grand Floridian Resort & Spa. DeSantis is Catholic, as was his wedding ceremony.

2016: First child born

In 2016, Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey Black welcomed their first child.

2018: Second child born

In 2018, Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey Black welcomed their second child.

December 2020: Order to extend unemployment waivers

In December 2020, DeSantis ordered the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to extend unemployment waivers until February 27, 2021. By the end of 2020, the Cato Institute graded DeSantis "B" in its biennial fiscal policy report on America's governors.

2020: Third child born

In 2020, Ron DeSantis and his wife Casey Black welcomed their third child.

February 27, 2021: Extension of unemployment waivers

In December 2020, DeSantis ordered the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity to extend unemployment waivers until February 27, 2021, to help residents during the COVID-19 pandemic.

September 14, 2021: Announcement of FSA test replacement

On September 14, 2021, DeSantis announced that Florida would replace the Florida Standards Assessment (FSA) test with a system of three smaller tests throughout the school year.

2021: Net worth at $300,000

In 2021, Ron DeSantis's net worth was $300,000. By the end of 2022, it increased due to his book deal.

2022: DeSantis appears on Time 100 and gets book deal

In 2022, DeSantis appeared on Time 100, Time's annual list of the 100 most influential people in the world. In 2022, he also got a $1.25 million book deal with HarperCollins.

April 2023: DeSantis signs six-week abortion ban

In April 2023, DeSantis signed a six-week abortion ban with exceptions for rape, incest, or human trafficking requiring proof of the crime. The legislation will make providing an abortion a felony punishable by up to five years in prison, ban telemedicine for abortion, and limit medication abortion availability.

September 2023: Net worth estimated at $1.5 million

As of September 2023, Ron DeSantis's net worth was estimated at $1.5 million.

April 1, 2024: Florida Supreme Court upholds 15-week abortion ban

On April 1, 2024, the Supreme Court of Florida upheld the 15-week abortion ban, which led to the six-week ban going into effect on May 1, 2024.

May 1, 2024: Six-week abortion ban goes into effect

On May 1, 2024, DeSantis's six-week abortion ban went into effect after the Supreme Court of Florida upheld the 15-week ban on April 1, 2024.

2024: DeSantis signs bill restricting social media access for minors

In 2024, Desantis signed a law requiring social media platforms to prohibit individuals under 16 from creating accounts, drawing criticism from digital rights organizations.