Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed an agreement that could authorize Florida Highway Patrol officers to perform duties typically handled by federal immigration officials.

The union representing the majority of troopers warns the agency needs millions more dollars to carry out its work.

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Friday that he directed Florida Highway Patrol troopers to help enforce U.S. immigration law.

Although the Highway Patrol is already grappling with staffing challenges, the new task will not come with additional funding ...

Florida Highway Patrol troopers could soon be deputized ... Best said she did not have details on what officer training would involve, and said it was “an evolving matter that could change ...