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DeSantis vows to fight like a ‘junkyard dog’ until Florida lawmakers pass Trump-aligned immigration reforms
‘These issues — the immigration and election integrity — I’m not letting go,’ he said
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Florida advocacy groups urge immigrants without legal status to know their rights
‘Here in Florida, I want people to also understand we’re not talking about 100,000 or 200,000 people. We’re talking about over a million people in the state’
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In Florida, it’s not as simple as just calling it the ‘Gulf of America’
At least 55 statutes include references to the Gulf of Mexico, while local-government ordinances also are tied to the traditional name
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Along Gulf coast, Trump’s plan for ‘Gulf of America’ touches residents’ pride; some wonder what difference will it make
‘Donald Trump is just blowing his horn again’
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‘I have a big problem with people merely being accused and deported’: Central Florida Dem says he can’t support Laken Riley Act
Rep. Darren Soto says the measure needs to be amended to exempt ‘dreamers’ and those on Temporary Protected Status before he can get behind it
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Gov. DeSantis calls Trump’s executive orders on immigration ‘a great road map’ for Florida
Among the actions Trump has now put forth are declaring migrant crossings along the U.S.- Mexico border a national emergency
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DeSantis releases immigration proposals he wants Florida Legislature to pass
The governor wants to broaden the legal definition of ‘gang-related activities’ so that it includes undocumented immigrants, for one
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DeSantis wants Florida flags flown at full-staff for Trump inauguration despite mourning period for Jimmy Carter
‘It represents a season of new hope and limitless potential for America’s future,’ DeSantis said
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Florida Gov. DeSantis calls for special session on immigration, other issues
DeSantis’ call for a special session was slammed by Orlando Democratic House Rep. Anna Eskamani
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DeSantis says he won’t appoint himself to replace Rubio in the Senate
Although he doesn’t anticipate Rubio will officially leave his post in the Senate before Jan. 20, DeSantis said he is still on course to announce his pick next week
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House Ethics report finds evidence Matt Gaetz paid for sex and drugs, including with a minor
The report alleges he ‘regularly’ paid women for sex, used illegal drugs and violated state laws
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New bill would block Florida cities from regulating Donald Trump’s presidential library
Sen. Jason Brodeur filed the measure which would prevent local governments from enacting ordinances and other regulations about presidential libraries
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Florida will pursue charges against accused Trump would-be assassin
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody on Wednesday announced a state attempted felony murder charge against Routh
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Donald Trump doesn’t think DeSantis will appoint Lara Trump to U.S. Senate seat
‘I probably don’t, but I don’t know. Ron’s doing a good job and that’s his choice. Nothing to do with me.’
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‘There has to be something in it for DeSantis’: The Florida governor’s dilemma on picking Lara Trump for Senate
‘This is a piece of gold that DeSantis has that he’s not going to give up without something in return’
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Florida appeals court rules in favor of Rick Wilson over tweets roasting former Trump advisor Michael Flynn
Wilson referred to Flynn in a 2022 tweet as ‘Putin employee Mike Flynn’
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Trump insists he ‘pulled’ Florida sheriff Chad Chronister from DEA consideration
The episode would appear to validate complaints the president-elect hasn’t fully vetted his nominees