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DeSantis also issued an executive order with additional steps to respond to “any disruptions” caused by the strike.
DeSantis sends officers to South Florida to stop people fleeing violence in Haiti
The governor’s office said the state is sending helicopters, boards, aircraft and drones to South Florida as well.
Florida State Guard members go to the US-Mexico border in Texas
A small number of members of the Florida State Guard have been deployed to Texas to assist with border operations.
Does the Florida Legislature want to give Gov. Ron DeSantis his own army?
Independent reporter Jason Garcia is tracking the impact Gov. Ron Desantis' return from the presidential campaign trail is having on the Florida Legislature.
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Monday, July 17th, 2023
Tampa air quality decline Overall, air quality in the nation has improved in recent years. However, it’s actually gotten worse in Tampa. Housing advocates rally against police budget Activists have come out against a 16...
The Florida State Guard militarized
Veterans quit as training, mission for DeSantis’ State Guard turn militaristic When the first recruiting class of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ new Florida State Guard showed up for training last month, they had varied experiences and...
Lawmakers agree to fund and arm the new Florida State Guard
The Senate on Tuesday agreed to a House proposal that will bulk up the Florida State Guard, which Gov. Ron DeSantis revived last year.
