January 17 Governors Braun, DeSantis place 'friendly wager' for national championship between Miami and Indiana Indiana Gov. Mike Braun and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis agreed to a friendly wager involving local foods ahead of the national championship between Indiana and Miami.
January 16 DeSantis addresses Jacksonville official who warned public of ICE presence, says Florida respects rule of law Yanira "Yaya" Cardona, Jacksonville's Hispanic Outreach Coordinator, warned residents about ICE officers targeting local companies before being placed on administrative leave.
January 12 Florida Lt Gov Jay Collins jumps into Sunshine State gubernatorial race to succeed Ron DeSantis Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is announcing a Sunshine State gubernatorial bid, jumping into the race to succeed outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis.
January 7 DeSantis launches Florida redistricting push to potentially add more GOP House seats Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a special session for congressional redistricting as red and blue states pursue map changes ahead of 2026 midterms.
January 5 DeSantis announces Florida arrested 10,400 illegal immigrants in 'Operation Tidal Wave' Florida Gov. DeSantis announces state has arrested over 10,400 illegal immigrants since April through 'Operation Tidal Wave' partnership with ICE agents.
December 22 Trump-backed Donalds vows to maintain DeSantis 'trajectory,' take Florida to 'whole new level' Republican Rep. Byron Donalds, a MAGA champion, maintains frontrunner status in Florida's gubernatorial race with Trump's endorsement and massive fundraising lead over GOP rivals.
December 10 Florida’s CAIR threatens lawsuit against DeSantis after he labels group a ‘foreign terrorist’ organization CAIR Florida promised to sue after Gov. DeSantis labeled the Muslim civil rights group a "foreign terrorist organization" in an executive order.
December 5 DeSantis warns GOP faces 'issue' keeping Trump voters engaged in future elections Florida's governor urged Republicans to be bolder and draw sharper contrasts with Democrats to keep Trump-aligned voters engaged in future elections.
November 18 Trump calls for federal AI standards, end to state 'patchwork' regulations 'threatening' economic growth President Trump called for unified federal AI standards, as House Republicans signal their support for blocking state rules and protections.
November 18 Florida Lt Gov Jay Collins appears to take shots at Trump-backed gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds Sunshine State Lt. Gov. Jay Collins seemed to take shots at President Donald Trump-backed Florida gubernatorial candidate Rep. Byron Donalds.