Gov. Ron DeSantis calling a special legislative session to address illegal immigration isn't a surprise, given the governor's history of pushing policy that has made Florida one of the most unwelcome environments for immigrants who are in the country ...

Florida's sheriffs are getting a clear directive from Gov. Ron DeSantis: cooperate with the federal government's new immigration crackdown.But local sheriffs tell WPBF 25 News Investigative Reporter Terri Parker that doesn't mean they are going to start rounding up residents — illegal or not.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Governor Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Thursday afternoon in Jacksonville. Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters and Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles Executive Director Dave Kerner are expected to join the governor at the JSO headquarters on East Bay Street.

DeSantis called upon the Florida Legislature to convene a special session to prepare for sweeping immigration policies once Donald Trump takes office.

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

Trump, who endorsed the Governor’s call for a Special Session, told DeSantis he got elected to “solve” the “immigration issue,” and DeSantis said Florida is “ready, willing and able to assist” with his Special Session called for the last week of January offering a timely opportunity.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has called a Special Session starting Jan. 27 to take up legislation cracking down on illegal immigration.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is praising the sweeping set of executive actions on immigration that President Donald Trump’ signed on his first day in office on Monday, saying they provide a “great road map” for Florida lawmakers to follow during a special legislative session the governor has called for next week in Tallahassee.

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 ...

Governor Ron DeSantis warns Florida lawmakers of political consequences if they oppose his immigration policies during the upcoming special session starting Jan. 27.

“DeSantis wants lawmakers to act quickly, pinning the need for urgency to the inauguration of President Donald Trump and his immigration executive orders. The governor ordered lawmakers back to town, but so far there are no signs that the GOP-controlled Legislature will actually take any action during the five-day session.”