Gov. Ron DeSantis said Florida has made more than 25,000 arrests of undocumented immigrants since expanding its 287(g) immigration enforcement efforts in early 2025, following legislation signed in February 2024.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday defended Florida's controversial migrant detention facility in the Everglades, dubbed "Alligator Alcatraz," arguing it was created out of necessity to support federal immigration enforcement efforts and insisting the state expects to be fully reimbursed for associated costs.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced a surprise special legislative session on Wednesday, targeting a massive overhaul that could eventually eliminate property taxes on primary residences across the state.

In budget negotiations, the Florida Senate is proposing that state security continue for Gov. Ron DeSantis a year after he leaves office in January.

Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ unwillingness to endorse Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins to succeed him continues to dog him, including during Q&As.

House Bill 538 wasn’t the only bill signed into law by Florida governor Ron DeSantis officially on Friday morning at Jacksonville (Fla.) Jean Ribault High School. [ $19.99 gets you a FULL year of On3 | Rivals national coverage ] Also signed by DeSantis was Senate Bill 178,

After over a year of crusading for property tax cuts, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday that he’s calling a special session of the Florida Legislature, which will begin on Monday, to deal with the issue.

Over the last few weeks and months, I have asked Republican voters in the state of Florida a question that has sent an admitted chill down their spine: “What if the Republicans lose the election for governor in November?

The idea of eliminating property taxes in Florida has been getting attention, fueled by comments from Governor Ron DeSantis and ongoing conversations among state lawmakers. The proposal would drop property taxes for primary residences while keeping taxes ...