Florida State Guard

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.