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Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said Florida “stands ready” and will send Florida National Guard troops and law-enforcement officers to Texas to help with border control as he nears an expected announcement of a White House bid.DeSantis’ office said in a news release Tuesday afternoon that 800 members of the Florida National Guard, along with Florida Highway Patrol troopers, Florida Department of Law Enforcement officers and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers were avai...

The top Republicans in the Florida Legislature delivered their support Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ impending presidential candidacy. The move from Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, and House Speaker Paul

The legislation was inspired by the Sun Sentinel's Innocence Sold investigation and podcast goes into effect July 1 and would crack down on hotels that violate the state's anti-trafficking laws and do more to protect foster children.

While Governor Ron DeSantis has yet to announce a bid for the presidency, the two top legislative leaders in the state say they're backing him for the GOP primary.

Ron DeSantis announced he sent assets to Texas, including national guard soldiers, emergency management personnel and aerial vehicles.

The top Republicans in the Florida Legislature delivered their support Tuesday to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ impending presidential candidacy. The move from Senate President Kathleen Passidomo, R-Naples, and House Speaker Paul Renner, R-Palm Coast, comes as DeSantis’ all-but-declared candidacy for the nomination is close to becoming official.

In Broward County, Gov. Ron DeSantis signs several bills that seek to reduce the scourge of human trafficking. Next legislative session, lawmakers should stand up to the hotel industry and allow hotels that abet traffickers to be sued by victims, a provision removed from the legislation DeSantis signed.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills into law that will increase criminal penalties related to human trafficking along with providing more resources for victims.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday said Florida “stands ready” and will send Florida National Guard troops and law-enforcement officers to Texas to help with border control as he nears an expected announcement of a White House bid.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis visits Lighthouse Point, where he signs several bills aimed at combating human trafficking in the state.