Port Canaveral officials took note of the division forming between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Legislature as they went over their government-related pursuits for the coming year.

The Florida Legislature is meeting in special session this week — but only on the issue of illegal immigration. In doing so, legislative leaders are openly defying Gov. Ron DeSantis’ attempts to bend lawmakers to his will – and his ability to control the discussion.

“Believe it or not, in the state of Florida, we’re mobilizing snowplows,” DeSantis said. Other vehicles will de-ice roads and crews are taking preventable measures to keep movable bridges from freezing.

Ron DeSantis' special session to address ... could coincide with them are something Central Florida business leaders are watching closely, as Orlando Business Journal previously reported.

I want criminal illegal immigrants to be deported efficiently and effectively, and the best way to do that is to follow the leadership of President Trump,' Albritton said

Florida lawmakers are in Tallahassee on Monday for a special session called by Gov. Ron DeSantis to address illegal immigration.

"Just like all the immigration bills we passed, it isn't a silver bullet, but we're moving the ball forward, and we have to support the president."

They think if they put Trump's name on it, that somehow that's going to pull the wool over people's eyes,' DeSantis said over bill.

Monday’s battle over the immigration issues was a stark departure from the GOP’s unity that’s been the hallmark of DeSantis’ relationship with the Legislature over the past six years

The Florida Legislature convened on Monday, as required by the state constitution, for Gov. DeSantis's special session to address immigration enforcement.

Governor Ron DeSantis made Florida the first state to reference the "Gulf of America" following Trump's Inauguration Day announcement.