Jan 29, 2025 · DeSantis and his staff’s attacks on Simpson are the most public spillover yet of the two Republicans' long-simmering feud, which escalated a few years ago when Simpson was Senate president....

Jan 30, 2025 · Gov. Ron DeSantis called an immigration bill passed in the Florida Legislature a “very grotesque piece of legislation.” He also insinuated Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson used his...

Jan 28, 2025 · DeSantis and his staff continue to escalate the conflict with Wilton Simpson, a Republican from Trilby who was Senate President before he was elected head of the Department of Agriculture and...

Feb 3, 2025 · Gov. Ron DeSantis wants to cut nearly 13% from the current Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) budget amid his ongoing immigration fight with the Legislature and...

Jan 27, 2025 · A dispute between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Republican leaders of the Legislature over conflicting views of an immigration crackdown escalated Monday after the governor labeled as “bizarre” lawmakers’ proposal to strip him of …

Jun 28, 2022 · Whenever I Call You ‘Friend’ — Senate President Wilton Simpson insists everything is fine between him and Gov. Ron DeSantis. No, really, he says.

Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson responded to Gov. Ron DeSantis on X Tuesday over a controversial illegal immigration bill being considered in the Florida legislature.

Feb 6, 2025 · Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson, likely gearing up for a run for governor, is downplaying recent immigration insults from Gov. Ron DeSantis, opting to praise him instead at a Thursday event.

Jan 31, 2025 · TALLAHASSEE — Upping the ante in an increasingly acrimonious feud with House and Senate Republican leaders over immigration issues, Gov. Ron DeSantis on …

Jan 28, 2025 · Gov. Ron DeSantis wanted state lawmakers to address illegal immigration. Legislative leaders decided to convene their own session instead, introduced TRUMP Act, making the Commissioner of...