The fight to replace Ron DeSantis in Florida is on, marked by jockeying with Trump
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not leaving office for almost two years, but the fight to replace him has already sparked intense jockeying among Republicans — and set up a proxy battle between DeSantis and President Donald Trump.
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DeSantis promotes his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pick
As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he’s talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife Casey DeSantisABC News - Feb. 24 -
Florida governor's race exposes DeSantis-MAGA fissures
President Trump’s endorsement of Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Florida governor is revealing fissures among the state’s Republicans in a state that has become the center of the GOP universe. ...The Hill - 6d -
Casey DeSantis stokes speculation on Florida governor run
Florida first lady Casey DeSantis stoked speculation that she could run for governor in 2026 during a press conference Friday alongside her husband Gov. Ron DeSantis (R). “Well, I would say one ...The Hill - 4d -
DeSantis: Donalds hasn't been part of victories we've had in Florida
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) took a swipe at Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) Monday as the congressman inches closer to launching his gubernatorial campaign in the state. “My view is Donald Trump ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Florida Gov. DeSantis says Andrew Tate and brother Tristan are not welcome in the state
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said Thursday that Andrew and Tristan Tate, the influencer brothers who face charges in Romania of human trafficking and sexual intercourse with a minor, were not welcome ...NBC News - 5d -
DeSantis says Tate brothers are not welcome in Florida after leaving Romania
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says he was not aware of Andrew and Tristan Tate returning to Florida after facing serious sex trafficking charges in Romania and being probed for other allegations in ...CBS News - 5d -
DeSantis Talks Up Wife as Potential Successor, Clashing With Trump
Far from tamping down chatter that Casey DeSantis could run for governor of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis praised her popularity and “intestinal fortitude.”The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Trump endorses Donalds in potential bid for Florida governor
President Donald Trump on Thursday endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) for Sunshine State governor in the case that the House Republican makes a bid for the role. "Byron Donalds would be a truly ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
ACC, Clemson, Florida State approve settlement to end legal fight, change revenue-distribution model
The Atlantic Coast Conference, Clemson and Florida State have approved a settlement that would end their legal fightsABC News - 3h
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Peter Sichel, Wine Merchant With a Cloak-and-Dagger Past, Dies at 102
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BlackRock Will Buy Panama Canal Ports from CK Hutchison
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