Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that he and the Florida Senate are ready and willing to address a financial crisis for condo owners created by a new law that aims to prevent another Surfside tower collapse — but said state House leaders are blocking meaningful action.

Desantis says the state needs new laws to help President Trump carry out his immigration reforms in Florida. But there's some disagreement over that special session.

Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) mocked criticisms that the special session he has called for is “premature.” With President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration less than a week away, DeSantis requested the Florida legislature to meet on Jan.