When DeSantis got up on the House rostrum to address the Legislature, he shook the hand of the Senate president. He did not look at or shake the hand of House Speaker Daniel Perez, standing next to him. The three men are the top Florida Republicans aside from the president.

Political infighting among Florida's top Republicans was hard to ignore on the first day of the 2026 Legislative Session.

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is announcing a Sunshine State gubernatorial bid, jumping into the race to succeed outgoing Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins announced his long-awaited bid for governor Monday, hours after Gov. Ron DeSantis wavered on whether he’ll get involved in the Republican race to succeed him.

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday he would order the Florida Legislature to convene for a special session to redraw the state’s congressional districts before the 2026 election. His move formally places Florida in line with the national Republican effort,

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state’s attorney general is “looking very seriously” at bringing charges against Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who was captured in a

Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins says he’s running for governor in 2026, hoping to take over for term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis