The bills were a point of contention between DeSantis and Republican legislative leaders, but a compromise was reached. Democrats opposed the bills, arguing they are unconstitutional and politically motivated.

The Senate President and House Speaker on Monday evening issued a proclamation for a special session that will start Tuesday. They also released summaries of bills that include a series of steps aimed at helping carry out President Donald Trump’s crackdown on immigrants here without legal status.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday vetoed the TRUMP Act, a divisive illegal immigration bill, officially slamming the door on the month-long tumult within the Florid

Florida’s new Attorney General has been sworn in and he's hitting the ground, running. After taking the oath of office, James Uthmeier stood with Gov. Ron DeSantis and the cabinet holding an emergency meeting to implement immigration enforcement measures.

After a month of online squabbling on social media, a third effort led to compromise legislation that the House and Senate both approved and the governor quickly signed.

The measures were the result of a deal between Gov. Ron DeSantis and his fellow Republican legislative leaders, House Speaker Danny Perez of Miami and Senate President Ben Albritton of Wauchula. DeSantis had vowed to veto the immigration bill the Legislature passed last month after they rejected his preferred immigration plan.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs a comprehensive immigration reform bill into law, creating a state board for enforcement and imposing stricter penalties.

After the press conference, the floor was open for questions where NewsChannel 7 was able to ask the governor about the mandates. In today’s Morning Extra, we played out the full answer. Gov. DeSantis announces plans to have more Florida officers enforce immigration laws To stay up to date on all the latest news as it develops,

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed into law what he calls the “strongest anti-illegal immigration legislation of any state in the country,” marking a

The measures were the result of a deal between Gov. Ron DeSantis and his fellow Republican legislative leaders, House Speaker Danny Perez of Miami and Senate President Ben Albritton of Wauchula. DeSantis had vowed to veto the immigration bill the Legislature passed last month after they rejected his preferred immigration plan.

Gov. Ron DeSantis signed proposals passed by the legislature during this week's special session Thursday afternoon.

DeSantis', GOP's Compromise Immigration Bill Targeting Tuition, Death Penalty Passes The Florida Legislature approved a package of anti-illegal immigration m