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.

Florida's sheriffs are getting a clear directive from Governor Ron DeSantis: cooperate with the federal government's new immigration crackdown. But local Sheriffs tell WPBF 25 News Investigative Reporter Terri Parker that doesn't mean they are going to start rounding up residents - illegal or not.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) is taking steps to rebuild his ties with President-elect Trump after a bitter primary rivalry drew a wedge between the two former allies. Trump and DeSantis met over

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.

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

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody will succeed Marco Rubio in the U.S. Senate, Governor Ron DeSantis announced Thursday.

Ron DeSantis was just the latest governor to express frustration with Florida's partner, the federal government, as he did during a visit to Palm Beach County last week to discuss the state's ...

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

Wind gusts as high as 22 mph on Friday could mean wind chill temperatures in the upper 30s in parts of Palm Beach County.

Ron DeSantis calling ... elect at Mar-a-Lago, his Palm Beach home. "The federal government’s open border policies under Joe Biden have caused an unprecedented increase of illegal immigration into the United States, including Florida, which has resulted ...

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.