New special session on immigration begins today
After a bitter few weeks in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he and Florida Republicans now have a deal on legislation concerning illegal immigration. Today, lawmakers will come back to the table for another special session.
DeSantis signs immigration enforcement deal with Trump White House; Florida second state to do so
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced a new partnership between the Florida Highway Patrol and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security to enhance immigration enforcement within the state.
DeSantis softens tone in immigration clash with GOP lawmakers
Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders are at odds over an immigration enforcement plan.
Governor DeSantis again blasts Florida Legislature over illegal immigration, vows to veto 'TRUMP Act'
Gov. Ron DeSantis went on the offensive on Friday, again going after the Florida Legislature on the contentious issue of illegal immigration.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shares plans for illegal immigration
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis discussed his plans to address illegal immigration at a press conference hosted at 11 a.m. on Friday in Destin.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasts new immigration reform bill
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blasted the new immigration reform bill passed by Florida Legislature Tuesday night and promised to veto it when it reaches his desk.
Florida lawmakers pass TRUMP Act bill to help with immigration crackdown
The Florida Legislature passed a sweeping immigration bill Tuesday night, transferring key responsibilities from the governor to the agriculture commissioner in regard to immigration enforcement.
Who is Wilton Simpson? The Florida Legislature against DeSantis's immigration bill
The Florida Legislature convened on Monday, as required by the state constitution, for Gov. DeSantis's special session to address immigration enforcement.
Republicans end special session early, call their own
John Sacher, a history professor at the University of Central Florida, discusses the showdown underway at the state capitol right now.
State lawmakers to vote on new immigration plan
Florida lawmakers are ignoring Gov. Ron DeSantis' immigration reform policies and putting forth their own.
Florida lawmakers end special session called by Governor DeSantis, call their own session
Florida lawmakers on Monday quickly ended a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis and instead called their own session.
Florida Legislature rebukes Gov. DeSantis, overrides budget veto, introduces immigration bills
Florida’s Republican-controlled Legislature will revamp immigration laws this week but issued a sharp rebuke Monday to Gov. Ron DeSantis that included overriding a budget veto from last year.
Gov. DeSantis made Florida the first state to reference the 'Gulf of America' following Trump's inauguration
Governor Ron DeSantis made Florida the first state to reference the "Gulf of America" following Trump's Inauguration Day announcement.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks ahead of winter weather, arctic freeze
Gov. Ron DeSantis hosted a news conference Tuesday morning in Tallahassee to give updates on Florida’s State of Emergency as an arctic blast approaches.
Efforts continue to bring NASA to Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said he wants to see NASA come to the state under the new administration.
DeSantis picks Ashley Moody to replace Rubio in senate
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Attorney General Ashley Moody to fill Marco Rubio's seat.
Ashley Moody on Florida Senate appointment: 'Ready to fight for this nation'
Ashley Moody has served as Florida’s attorney general since 2019. She expressed gratitude for the appointment, vowing to bring her experience and passion for justice to the national stage.
Who is Ashley Moody? Florida attorney general replacing Sen. Marco Rubio
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate, but who is Moody?
Ashley Moody speaks following Senate appointment
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will replace Marco Rubio in the Senate.
Florida Attorney General comments on possible pick for senator
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has promised to soon make his selection to fill Marco Rubio's senate seat, and experts believe Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is on the short list.