Florida lawmakers and DeSantis could have a way to update state laws to change references from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. The Legislature regularly passes what are known as "reviser's bills" that do such things as change terms in laws.

After President Donald Trump issued an executive order to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis quickly jumped on the idea. But actually making

A computer search of Florida laws shows at least 55 statutes include references to the Gulf of Mexico, while local-government ordinances also are tied to the traditional name.

The Coast Guard is sending additional resources to at least four other maritime borders as well, including waterways around Florida.

The Coast Guard will surge additional resources to the “Gulf of America” and several other locations, the service said in a statement Tuesday, after the Trump administration sacked its top admiral and alleged that she had failed to prioritize the security of U.S. borders.

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Among the first executive orders signed by President Donald Trump was an order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the newly named "Gulf of America." "President Trump is bringing common sense to government and renewing the pillars of American civilization," the newly inaugurated president's executive order said.

The president issued an executive order to change the name of the body of water, but its power may be limited beyond the United States.

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Donald Trump has stirred controversy with his proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the "Gulf of America." In response, Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum sarcastically suggested renaming North America as "Mexican America," citing historical documents.

But the U.S. stance has shifted, too. By Simon Romero Reporting from Mexico City For the second time in less than decade, Mexico is preparing to negotiate with President-elect Donald J.