That big body of water to the state's left is officially the Gulf of America in Florida now that Gov. Ron DeSantis has approved the changes.

On Monday night, DeSantis signed two bills, making Florida the first state to recognize the change. The bills will require state agencies to include the new name in legal documents. The law also requires "Gulf of America" to appear in educational materials. The name change will go into effect starting July 1.

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), requires all state documents, maps and references to reflect Gulf of America.