Florida State Guard

Florida State Guard applicants will have to undergo a level 2 background check

The governor said he is sending a mix of law enforcement, fish and wildlife officers, and National Guard personnel to South Florida despite no sign of increased activity.

The Legislature unanimously approved the measure Tuesday, March 5th.

Florida’s State and National Guard troops are heading to Texas. Governor Ron DeSantis issued the order Thursday morning. The move appears to have surprised even some of his supporters and is raising questions about its legality.

A bill would allow the guard to fulfill service agreements with other states, including at the southern border.

The change comes after the group’s former director stepped down earlier this year.

Gov. Ron DeSantis has touted the state guard move as historical, yet one former military officer says state militias have a dark past that should not be overlooked.

The planned multi-million-dollar deal is part of an expansion of the guard that lawmakers approved this year.

DeSantis' plan for growth is drawing concerns from human rights groups across the state.

Retired Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chris Graham was named Wednesday as director of the Florida State Guard, which is being reactivated after 75 years.