Florida State Guard leader wants to accelerate recruitment over next yearAs the next class of recruits prepares for boot camp, the head of the Florida State Guard said he is ready to ramp up recruitment efforts.
โInvasion:โ Florida National Guard, State Guard will deploy to US-Mexico border, DeSantis saysFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the Florida National Guard and State Guard would deploy to Texas amid what he calls an invasion at the U.S.-Mexico border.
State guard could get go-ahead to operate outside FloridaThe Florida State Guard, revived by Gov. Ron DeSantis, could operate outside Florida and be called into service anytime he โdeemed necessary,โ under a bill approved Thursday by a House panel.
Flagler County leaders approve deal to house Florida State Guard training facilityFlagler County commissioners on Monday voted to move forward on a plan that would move the Florida State Guard training complex to the county.
Gov. Ron DeSantis activates Florida State Guard over severe weekend weatherThe State Guard โ made up of civilian volunteers โ was re-established last year to help provide a greater response to emergencies impacting the state.
Florida State Guard training complex close to relocating to Flagler CountyA News 6 investigation uncovered state and local leaders are very close to finalizing an agreement, which would relocate the Florida State Guard training facility to Flagler County.
Florida State Guard responds to first hurricane recovery in 76 yearsFor the first time in 76 years, the Florida State Guard is helping in recovery efforts after Hurricane Idalia hit the state.
Flagler County commissioners offer to house Florida State Guard training facilityThe newly resurrected Florida State Guard could build a new training facility in Flagler County if county commissioners get their wish.
From vouchers to guns, new Florida laws take effectMore school vouchers. Expanded restrictions on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity. Limits on using TikTok. Carrying guns without concealed-weapons licenses. A larger Florida State Guard.
Florida State Guard to expand under new law DeSantis signedThe Florida State Guard may more than triple in size after Gov. DeSantis signed a new bill into law Friday.
Florida lawmakers pass $17B budget. Hereโs what it coversFlorida lawmakers on Friday finalized a $117 billion budget and an accompanying $1.3 billion tax package to end a legislative session that carried out many of Gov. Ron DeSantisโ priorities.
Florida lawmakers pass $117B budget. Hereโs what it coversFlorida lawmakers on Friday finalized a $117 billion budget and an accompanying $1.3 billion tax package to end a legislative session that carried out many of Gov. Ron DeSantisโ priorities.
Funding for return of Florida State Guard clears 1st legislative hurdle in TallahasseeFunding for the Florida State Guard is one step closer to becoming a reality.
Representative wants Florida State Guard to help other statesA Florida state representative has filed an amendment that would allow the Florida State Guard to assist other states.
DeSantis seeks $98 million to fund Floridaโs own militaryAs lawmakers in Tallahassee consider Gov. Ron DeSantisโ budget proposal this session, they will be also be deciding whether to approve a steep funding increase establishing Floridaโs own branch of the military.
Gov. DeSantis appoints retired Marine as director of Florida State GuardGov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday discussed the renewed Florida State Guard at a news conference in Pinellas County, announcing retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chris Graham as its new director.
Gov. DeSantisโ office seeking director for renewed Florida State Guard, 400 recruitsThe office of Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced its search for a part-time director to lead the reestablished Florida State Guard, as well as for the 400 guard members they will oversee
Gov. DeSantis seeks to restore Florida State Guard. Hereโs whyFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced over $223 million in new defense-related funding for the upcoming state budget at a press conference in Pensacola on Thursday.