That big body of water to the state's left is officially the Gulf of America in Florida now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has ...

The House already had passed the bills​, meaning they are ready to go to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign them.

Genuinely, to me, this is about patriotism,” said Republican Sen. Nick DiCeglie who sponsored a bill about changing state laws to reflect the Gulf’s new moniker.

Florida officially recognized "Gulf of America" as the name for the former Gulf of Mexico in state law and public school textbooks. The change follows a federal executive order by President Trump ...

Florida has made history, becoming the first state to officially recognize the body of water off its western coast as the "Gulf of America." Governor Ron DeSantis signed legislation on Monday formally ...