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

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 ...

By Emily Cochrane Emily Cochrane reported from beach towns along Florida’s Gulf Coast ... The city of Treasure Island held a new festival, “Back to the Beach: Sand & Kites & Coastal Delights ...

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed bills renaming the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America in state law and textbooks. This action aligns with a previous executive order from former President ...

There were 57 wildfires burning across Florida April 15, 2025. The largest fire is burning more than 100 acres in the Panhandle. Map shows locations ... Barn Road fire in Gulf County.

Florida has become the first state ... entities refer to the body of water as the "Gulf of America" in any newly created documents, maps, websites or educational materials. The changes would ...

The bill passed the Florida Senate on April 9 with the goal of ensuring that all official state documents, maps, and references reflect the designation "Gulf of America." The law will direct state ...