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Trump's handpicked DeSantis successor wins crowded GOP primary for Florida governor

August 18, 2026

Trump's handpicked DeSantis successor wins crowded GOP primary for Florida governor

Byron Donalds secured Trump's endorsement before even announcing his run, but the crowded GOP primary field included Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins.

Rubio’s GOP successor clears key hurdle to finish his six-year Senate term

August 18, 2026

Rubio’s GOP successor clears key hurdle to finish his six-year Senate term

Trump-backed Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., defeated her challengers in Florida's GOP Senate primary to keep Marco Rubio's former seat through 2029.

GIANNO CALDWELL: Florida needs Byron Donalds to protect the DeSantis legacy

August 17, 2026

GIANNO CALDWELL: Florida needs Byron Donalds to protect the DeSantis legacy

A public safety advocate who fled Los Angeles lockdowns for Miami explains why Byron Donalds should carry forward Ron DeSantis' Florida legacy.

Stephen A Smith admits Byron Donalds could make him a Republican, calls him ‘the real deal’

August 14, 2026

Stephen A Smith admits Byron Donalds could make him a Republican, calls him ‘the real deal’

Stephen A. Smith says Byron Donalds could make him a Republican, praising the Trump-backed Florida gubernatorial frontrunner ahead of the GOP primary.

Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs

August 13, 2026

Florida State University hit with federal civil rights investigation over race, sex-based scholarship programs

The Equal Protection Project's complaint targets 32 Florida State University scholarships it alleges discriminate based on race or sex via donors.

Federal appeals court clears way for DeSantis-backed law restricting children at some drag shows

August 4, 2026

Federal appeals court clears way for DeSantis-backed law restricting children at some drag shows

The 11th Circuit ruled 8-5 that Hamburger Mary's failed to show it would likely succeed in its First Amendment challenge to Florida's drag show law.

Fauci's Fifth fuels vow to haul him into court 'every day' despite Biden pardon

August 1, 2026

Fauci's Fifth fuels vow to haul him into court 'every day' despite Biden pardon

Alabama's Tommy Tuberville and Florida's attorney general say Biden's pardon doesn't cover state-level crimes tied to Anthony Fauci's COVID-19 actions.

WATCH: Byron Donalds brushes off GOP debate demands as rivals lag far behind in polls

July 15, 2026

WATCH: Byron Donalds brushes off GOP debate demands as rivals lag far behind in polls

Byron Donalds says his GOP rivals remain in single digits as he holds roughly 50% in polls, defending his refusal to debate before Florida's primary.

DeSantis announces plans to use new state law to target dozens of alleged terrorist groups

July 2, 2026

DeSantis announces plans to use new state law to target dozens of alleged terrorist groups

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis designated more than 90 groups as terrorist organizations under a new state law, including CAIR, Muslim Brotherhood and Antifa.

Florida and Texas are battling for new residents — DeSantis thinks he found an advantage

June 7, 2026

Florida and Texas are battling for new residents — DeSantis thinks he found an advantage

Gov. Ron DeSantis backs a constitutional amendment to expand Florida's homestead exemption to $250,000, potentially saving homeowners billions in taxes.