Leaders from the Florida legislature, Flagler County and the Florida State Guard broke ground Monday on what will become the guard’s new training facility near Bunnell.

As the next class of recruits prepares for boot camp, the head of the Florida State Guard said he is ready to ramp up recruitment efforts.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced the Florida National Guard and State Guard would deploy to Texas amid what he calls an invasion at the U.S.-Mexico border.

The Florida State Guard, revived by Gov. Ron DeSantis, could operate outside Florida and be called into service anytime he “deemed necessary,” under a bill approved Thursday by a House panel.

Flagler County commissioners on Monday voted to move forward on a plan that would move the Florida State Guard training complex to the county.

The State Guard — made up of civilian volunteers — was re-established last year to help provide a greater response to emergencies impacting the state.

A News 6 investigation uncovered state and local leaders are very close to finalizing an agreement, which would relocate the Florida State Guard training facility to Flagler County.

For the first time in 76 years, the Florida State Guard is helping in recovery efforts after Hurricane Idalia hit the state.

The newly resurrected Florida State Guard could build a new training facility in Flagler County if county commissioners get their wish.

More school vouchers. Expanded restrictions on teaching about sexual orientation and gender identity. Limits on using TikTok. Carrying guns without concealed-weapons licenses. A larger Florida State Guard.

The Florida State Guard may more than triple in size after Gov. DeSantis signed a new bill into law Friday.

Florida lawmakers on Friday finalized a $117 billion budget and an accompanying $1.3 billion tax package to end a legislative session that carried out many of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ priorities.

Florida lawmakers on Friday finalized a $117 billion budget and an accompanying $1.3 billion tax package to end a legislative session that carried out many of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ priorities.

Funding for the Florida State Guard is one step closer to becoming a reality.

A Florida state representative has filed an amendment that would allow the Florida State Guard to assist other states.

As lawmakers in Tallahassee consider Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget proposal this session, they will be also be deciding whether to approve a steep funding increase establishing Florida’s own branch of the military.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday discussed the renewed Florida State Guard at a news conference in Pinellas County, announcing retired U.S. Marine Corps Lt. Col. Chris Graham as its new director.

The office of Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday announced its search for a part-time director to lead the reestablished Florida State Guard, as well as for the 400 guard members they will oversee

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced over $223 million in new defense-related funding for the upcoming state budget at a press conference in Pensacola on Thursday.