Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings signs ICE agreement amid pressure from Gov. DeSantis, AG Uthmeier

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on Friday signed an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to assist in the transport of suspected undocumented immigrants to Alligator Alcatraz, a detention facility in the Everglades.

Gov. DeSantis floats idea of redrawing districts while speaking in Manatee County

Governor Ron DeSantis floated the idea of redrawing congressional boundary lines during a speaking event in Manatee County, citing Florida's population growth. 

Deportation flights out of Alligator Alcatraz underway, Gov. DeSantis says

Gov. Ron DeSantis says deportation flights out of the immigration detention center in the Florida Everglades dubbed ‘Alligator Alcatraz' have begun, and hundreds of illegal immigrants have already been flown out.

Gov. DeSantis announces Florida DOGE audit of Manatee County Government

The State of Florida’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) will audit Manatee County Government’s spending and finances, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced at a news conference in Bradenton on Thursday.

Gov. DeSantis, Ingoglia announce DOGE audits of local government spending to begin July 31

The State of Florida has sent letters to local governments in Broward County and Gainesville addressing their spending, and more audits are coming, Gov. Ron DeSantis and new Florida Chief Financial Officer Blaise Ingoglia said Tuesday.

Governor DeSantis signs deal to speed up Florida Everglades restoration projects

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an agreement on Friday with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to speed up Florida Everglades restoration projects, including completion of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir.

DeSantis administration threatens to punish Florida city that voted to end police agreement with ICE

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier said leaders in the state's most southern municipality face possible removal from office if they fail to restore an agreement with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).

DeSantis reveals plans for second ICE detention center in Florida

Gov. Ron DeSantis revealed for the first time on Wednesday that his administration is working on plans for a new ICE detention center at Camp Blanding—Florida’s National Guard training headquarters located southwest of Jacksonville. 

Governor DeSantis signs condo relief bill in Clearwater

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two bills at Clearwater’s Island Way Grill on Monday morning that will impact condo owners.  

Governor DeSantis touts Florida job growth as manufacturer announces new facility

Gov. Ron DeSantis is touting job growth in Florida, speaking at an event on Monday announcing a new manufacturing facility in the northern part of the state.