DeSantis also lauded Trump’s deployment of 1,500 troops to the southern border, calling it a “great start” from the administration in correcting four years of non-enforcement by the Democratic White House, and predicting “the problem is going to be put to bed once and for all.”

Fla., instructed mainstream media to stop politicizing the Los Angeles-area wildfires in their coverage of the disaster.

Ron DeSantis named Florida’s attorney general, a Donald Trump loyalist, to fill the Senate seat set to be vacated by Marco Rubio. Ashley Moody was one of Trump’s loudest surrogates during the 2020 presidential election.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising the sweeping set of executive actions on immigration that President Donald Trump’ signed on his first day in office on Monday, saying they provide a “great road map” for Florida lawmakers to follow during a special legislative session the governor has called for next week in Tallahassee.

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President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday endorsed Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' call for a special legislative session on illegal immigration, despite legislative leadership calling it "premature" and "completely irresponsible." "Thank you Ron, hopefully other Governors will follow!" Trump posted on his Truth Social account.

Mar-a-Lago's flag was at full staff Monday. Flags had been at half staff for Jimmy Carter, but were returned to full staff for Trump's inauguration.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is convening state lawmakers for a special session to impose additional duties on local officials and secure funding to facilitate President-elect Donald Trump's promised immigration crackdown.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis isn't atop any enemies list for President-elect Trump, but their history as allies and rivals complicates their future.

DeSantis announced he is appointing Ashley Moody to replace Rubio, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of State.

The potential name change is more likely to spread confusion than awe —  especially if the same body of water is called different names by different countries.