Polk Republican leader supports DeSantis, expresses disappointment with legislative leaders
John Velebir, chair of Polk County's Republican Party, said he is "very" concerned about the rift between Gov. DeSantis and ...
‘Veto pen is ready.’ DeSantis says he’ll reject lawmakers’ competing immigration bill
DeSantis said that the Legislature’s bill “fails to honor our promises to voters, fails to meet the moment, and would ...
What to watch for as DeSantis, GOP leaders clash over immigration
The Florida Legislature still must send the bill to him before he acts. Here’s what to watch for in the coming days.
Florida lawmakers approve immigration bill in rebuke to DeSantis, setting up potential veto fight
Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has strongly criticized the bill as "weak," is likely to veto it and could call lawmakers back for ...
Agriculture commissioner could become Florida's immigration czar. Who is Wilton Simpson?
The Florida Legislature is set to vote on a bill to make state Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson the new Chief ...
Florida Republicans defy DeSantis to push their own immigration bill
In a stunning rebuke to DeSantis, who was once floated as the Republican successor to President Donald Trump, Florida ...
DeSantis suggests he will back challengers to GOP lawmakers who spurned him on immigration
"For the 2026 cycle, the FFF will ... support strong conservative candidates in legislative primaries," DeSantis said.
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Ben Albritton, Daniel Perez lay out stiffer penalties for undocumented criminals as part of TRUMP Act revision
A new memo from Senate President Ben Albritton and House Speaker Daniel Perez outlines changes that will be brought on the ...
Amid dustup with DeSantis, GOP lawmakers eye more aggressive oversight of executive branch
Entering his last two years in office, DeSantis has started a rift with GOP leaders over immigration, possibly sparking a new era of oversight.
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‘Just not telling the truth’: Ben Albritton, Daniel Perez blast Ron DeSantis for ‘blatant lies’ about TRUMP Act
Unlike others, the Legislature is not interested in misleading or attacking Floridians, especially Florida law enforcement. ' ...
Where Ron DeSantis and Florida Republicans Clash on Immigration
Florida lawmakers defied DeSantis and approved their own version of sweeping immigration reforms amid a GOP power struggle.
3 explanations for DeSantis' beef with the Legislature
The relationship between Gov. Ron DeSantis and Republican leaders of the Florida Legislature has devolved into open hostility. In social media posts and public pronouncements this week, DeSantis has ...