Florida lawmakers to vote on 'TRUMP Act' immigration legislation after rebuking governor's special session

One day after ending a special session called by Governor Ron DeSantis and convening their own session instead, Florida lawmakers plan to vote Tuesday on their own legislation aimed at addressing illegal immigration.

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?

Governor Ron DeSantis, law enforcement officials push 'sense of urgency' on illegal immigration

Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.

Governor Ron DeSantis orders all flags to be flown at full-staff for inauguration

Flags across the state of Florida are expected to be flown at full-staff on Monday, January 20, 2025, for the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Governor DeSantis calls for special legislative session before March

Saying the issue can’t wait for the regular legislative session in March, Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he’s calling lawmakers into a special session this month to mesh Florida’s immigration policies with a crackdown planned by President-elect Donald Trump.

Institutional Florida citrus grow is winding down operation amid struggles

Orange groves owned by Alico have been at the heart of Florida's citrus industry for 100 years, but production has declined by over 70% over the past 10 years.  

Trump pressing DeSantis to name Lara Trump as Rubio's Senate successor: FOX News source

President-elect Trump is pressing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to name his daughter-in-law Lara Trump to fill Sen. Marco Rubio's seat in the Sunshine State, Fox Digital has learned. 

Flags flown half-staff in Florida to honor 3, including St. Pete sailor, killed in 2019 terrorist act

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis ordered flags to be flown at half-staff on Friday to honor the three American sailors, including one from St. Petersburg, who were killed during a terrorist act five years ago at the Naval Air Station Pensacola. 

Will Governor DeSantis become Secretary DeSantis?

President-elect Donald Trump is reportedly considering nominating Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for defense secretary, replacing current nominee Pete Hegseth, according to The Wall Street Journal.

Chronister's promotion draws praise from Florida politicians

Law enforcement leaders around Florida are supporting President-elect Donald Trump’s nomination of Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister as the DEA administrator.

DeSantis aims to appoint Marco Rubio’s Senate replacement by early January

Floridians will likely know who their next U.S. senator will be by the beginning of January, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday.

Governor DeSantis makes final push against Amendment 4

Governor Ron DeSantis railed against Amendment 4 during a Clearwater press conference Tuesday morning.

Judge continues to block Florida officials from threatening TV stations over abortion ads

A federal judge on Tuesday continued to block the head of Florida’s health department from taking any more steps to threaten TV stations that air commercials for an abortion rights measure on next week’s ballot.

DeSantis gives $1M in aid to fisheries in West Florida to help with hurricane recovery

Governor Ron DeSantis announced that a million dollars of aid would be directed from the Florida Disaster Fund to the Florida Fish and Wildlife Foundation (FWC) as West Florida fisheries recover from Hurricanes Milton and Helene.