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Florida Adopts New 'Gulf of America' Name

Florida has become the first state to officially refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America," following President Donald Trump 's executive order directing federal agencies to adopt the new name. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis used the term in an emergency declaration issued on Monday ahead of a forecast winter storm.

USA Today · 1d

'Gulf of Mexico' flows through Florida laws; renaming it 'Gulf of America' not so simple

After President Donald Trump on Monday issued an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf America, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis jumped on the idea. In an order he issued about this week’s winter storm,

Orlando Sentinel · 1d

Florida’s on board with Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ name change

Amid stark warnings of a rare winter storm, the governor’s office decided it was time to endorse President Donald Trump’s proposed rebranding of the Gulf of Mexico.

Florida, DeSantis

WPTV-TV · 8d

What could Florida's special legislative session look like if lawmakers aren't interested?

Florida lawmakers are not seeing eye-to-eye with Gov. Ron Desantis' announcement on Monday calling for a special legislative session.

Tampa Bay Times on MSN · 51m

Gov. Ron DeSantis in a rare standoff with Florida lawmakers over special session

For the last six years, Gov. Ron DeSantis has been used to getting his way with the state Legislature, at times slashing the priorities of Republican leaders and calling them back to Tallahassee to pass bills that boost his political profile.

YAHOO!News · 9m

DeSantis warns Florida lawmakers not to defy him on immigration: ‘It would be very, very hazardous’

The governor wants legislators to act quickly, pinning the need for urgency to the inauguration of President Donald Trump.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis issues snow, ice warnings ahead of historic winter storm

"The roads could become hazardous beginning this afternoon. There’s going to be ice, there’s going to be snow..." ...

WPEC West Palm Beach on MSN7d

Florida's updated recreational marijuana plan: Will it make it to the 2026 ballot?

The fight over recreational marijuana is back in Florida, with advocates rolling out a revamped proposal for the 2026 ...

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Trump, DeSantis mend fences

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is taking steps to rebuild his ties with President-elect Trump after a bitter primary rivalry ...

7don MSN

Things to know about Ashley Moody, appointed to be Florida’s next US senator

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has appointed Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody to be the state's next U.S. senator, making her ...

Tallahassee Democrat8d

5 times Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis vowed to fight illegal immigration

Ron DeSantis calling ... elect at Mar-a-Lago, his Palm Beach home. "The federal government’s open border policies ...

WPBF West Palm Beach on MSN2h

Keith Pearson to join Trump administration in the Department of Homeland Security

Former St. Lucie County Sheriff’s Keith Pearson is set to join the Trump administration. WPBF 25 News confirmed Thursday that Pearson has been named Senior Counselor for State and Local Law ...

Missing Florida’s summer heat? Here’s when it gets warm, and hot

Florida is seeing "significant" snowfall due to a rare winter storm. For native Floridians or transplants who escaped the cold, see when it warms up.

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Florida Republicans are in DC for Trump inauguration. Who is attending?

Florida’s GOP leadership will roll deep in Washington D.C. on Monday. State lawmakers will be participating in ...

Trump inauguration: Flag at Mar-a-Lago at full staff following DeSantis order

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 ...

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Ethics Commission dismisses Baxter complaint but says she 'probably violated' county code

The Palm Beach County Commission on Ethics dismisses a complaint against Commissioner Sara Baxter but concludes she may have violated the ethics code.

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