Gov. Ron DeSantis calling a special session to work on stopping illegal immigration isn't a surprise. Here's why.

Ron DeSantis doubled down on his push for the state to pass new laws to fight illegal immigration, even as Republican legislative leaders are reticent to do anything until the regular session that begins in March.

Several local and state officials, including Governor Ron DeSantis and Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, talked about Florida's latest efforts to fight illegal immigration ahead of President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next Monday.

Ron DeSantis on Monday called upon state ... While DeSantis explained the crackdown on immigration would be on “illegal immigrants,” he also criticized immigration programs like the H1B ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that he is calling for a special session of the Florida legislature to pass legislation related to illegal immigration at the beginning of President-elect ...

Ron DeSantis' call for a special legislative session on illegal immigration, despite legislative leadership calling it "premature" and "completely irresponsible." "Thank you Ron, hopefully other ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis, joined by a couple of Central Florida sheriffs, delivered the remarks from Winter Haven on Wednesday. Watch them here:

Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) is asking Florida residents to call on two state legislators to support and participate in the upcoming special session to address

Among his priorities, the governor said he wants to force local police to assist with immigration enforcement and require E-verify for money transfers.

The Florida governor laid out several immigration reform proposals, including making illegal entry into the U.S. a state-level crime and appointing a "state immigration enforcement officer" to oversee state and federal coordination.

A special session primarily developed around Gov. Bill Lee's signature education voucher proposal will now also include prominent immigration issues.