TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Governor Ron DeSantis has made the name change official. He signed two bills renaming the “Gulf of Mexico” to the “Gulf of America.” HB 575 and HB 549 were signed by the governor ...

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed two bills into law that rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. House Bill 575, sponsored by Sen. Nick DiCeglie (R-Indian Rocks Beach), ...

The Sunshine State is claiming dibs on being the first to officially recognize the Gulf of America as the body of water's new name. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed two bills (HB 575, HB 549 ...

The historic Pensacola Beach sign has been changed, replacing its reference to the "Gulf of Mexico" with a new phrase, "Drive East Along Gulf of America." The change, which was implemented on Tuesday ...

This image from Google Maps viewed from a browser in New York on Tuesday, Feb. 11, 2025, shows the Gulf of Mexico renamed the Gulf of America. (Google via AP) (Uncredited, Google) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – ...

LONGBOAT KEY, Fla. (SNN) — Longboat Key’s main roadway has been known as Gulf of Mexico Drive since 1957. But state crews recently removed the signs — raising questions about whether the name will ...

For 65 years, an iconic midcentury modern sign in Gulf Breeze, Florida, welcomed drivers to veer east along the Gulf of Mexico for a scenic drive to Pensacola Beach. Featuring a cartoon sailfish and ...

PENSACOLA BEACH, Fla. (WKRG) — Beachgoers may notice a change on the iconic Pensacola Beach sailfish sign. With the stars and stripes printed on the words, the sign now reads “Scenic Drive East Along ...

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday signed two bills aimed at carrying out President Donald Trump's directive to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, according to the Florida ...

FLORIDA, USA — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed two bills into law on Monday that will rename the Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' across Florida statutes and state government. Both pieces of ...