Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) isn’t rushing to lift up Rep. Byron Donalds (R-FL) as Florida’s next governor despite President Donald Trump’s recent preemptive endorsement of the congressman for 2026. DeSantis expressed doubt that Donalds should be looking at the gubernatorial race and encouraged him to focus on achieving legislative accomplishments with a slim Republican majority.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) took a swipe at Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) on Monday as the congressman inches closer to launching his gubernatorial campaign in the state.  “My view is Donald Trump

Dr. Susan MacManus, USF Professor Emerita of Political Science and political analyst, discusses the Floirda governor's race, Casey DeSantis, and more.

The governor plans to eliminate more than 700 state jobs and use AI to investigate and “eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy,” he said.

TAMPA, Fla. – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis held a news conference Monday to introduce a new task force to review and improve the government’s efficiency. DeSantis said the new DOGE task force will help streamline the government and “eliminate unnecessary bureaucracy” to ensure tax dollars are used efficiently.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is promoting a state version of the Elon Musk -led spending slash in Washington that will reach into all areas of state administration and local governments.