Race for Florida governor intensifies as DeSantis’ term nears end

The Republican primary for Florida governor has already stirred the political pot, with the Democratic race on the road to do the very same. Read More

Florida governor hopefuls react to DeSantis ending vaccine requirements

The candidates did not go as far as those in the DeSantis administration have gone to back the move. Surgeon general, Joseph Ladapo, who’s set to lead the effort to get school vaccine mandates banned, ... Read More

DeSantis and Trump share political playbook built on boundary-busting, defiance

President Trump’s relentless drive to expand his authority and strain constitutional limits looks like how Florida rolled under Gov. Ron DeSantis. Read More

Ron DeSantis Objects as Former Speaker of the House Jumps Into Florida Gubernatorial Race

A Florida Republican said he is running for governor to preserve the legacy of Gov. Ron DeSantis, but the term-limited governor explained he is not backing anyone just yet. Former Florida House ... Read More

Former House Speaker Paul Renner gets into Florida governor's race to replace Ron DeSantis

Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner has entered the race to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis stated he does not support Renner's candidacy, calling it an "ill-advised decision." Renner faces U ... Read More

Florida’s congressional Democrats urge Gov. Ron DeSantis to reconsider eliminating vaccine requirements

Florida’s Democratic members of Congress are urging Gov. Ron DeSantis to reconsider a new state directive to eliminate school-based vaccine requirements. “We feel it is dangerous to remove this ... Read More

Former Florida House speaker seeks DeSantis' seat without the Florida governor's blessing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — A Republican former speaker of the Florida House is joining the race to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis next year. Paul Renner announced his bid for governor on ... Read More

Florida moves to kill vaccine mandates; state surgeon general calls them ‘slavery’

Florida officials announced the state will work to end all vaccine mandates. Florida law currently requires immunizations for several communicable diseases, including polio and measles. The state has ... Read More