Gov. DeSantis talks at Florida Rural Economic Development Summit 2025
Gov. Ron DeSantis touted his administration’s rural investments and warned about the risks posed by artificial intelligence during a speech at the Florida Rural Economic Development Summit.
Rep. Byron Donalds on the Florida Governor's Race
Congressman Byron Donalds, the Trump-endorsed Republican representing Naples, joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to discuss his campaign for Florida Governor to succeed Ron DeSantis. He will face former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner in the Republican primary and one of Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings or former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Poll: Donalds, Casey DeSantis lead Fla. Gov. race
UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down a new poll from UNF showing the state of the race for Florida's next Governor in 2026. According to the poll, Republicans lead by double digits, regardless of if Congressman Byron Donalds or Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis makes it out of the primary, and whether they face former Congressman David Jolly or Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. The poll also took a look at the top issues facing Floridians, which came out to a focus on housing, property insurance, property tax and the economy.
DeSantis signs death warrant for Florida murderer convicted in 1988 killing, rape of convenience-store manager
In what could be Florida’s 17th execution this year, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday signed a death warrant for a man convicted of raping and murdering a Putnam County convenience-store manager in 1988.
Paul Renner challenges Byron Donalds for Florida Gov.
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live in studio to discuss his campaign for Florida Governor in 2026, where he faces President Trump-endorsed Florida Congressman Byron Donalds of Naples, and potentially Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins carrying the torch of the Governor Ron DeSantis administration.
Grand Jury examines Hope Florida Foundation
Grand Jury proceedings are under way in Leon county in connection with the investigation into the Hope Florida Foundation and a $10 million settlement between a Medicaid provider and the state over alleged overpayments. The Hope Florida Foundation is intended to raise money for a charity led by Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, which is under investigation for steering money to nonprofits that then gave money to a political action committee headed by Attorney General James Uthmeier, then Gov. DeSantis' Chief of Staff, who used the money to oppose adult-use marijuana and abortion ballot questions. Alexandra Glorioso, State Government Reporter with the Miami Herald and Lawrence Mower, Tallahassee Correspondent with the Tampa Bay Times join FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down their reporting of the Hope Florida probe and the status of the grand jury proceedings.
State Attorney Worrell escalates feud with AG Uthmeier
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, covering Orange and Osceola Counties, continues to strike back at Governor Ron DeSantis' threats and attacks against her office, including allegations of being soft on crime for refusing to prosecute certain cases or pursue higher charges on specific cases. Worrell claims DeSantis is lying to give pretext to remove her from office again, repeating his actions from 2023. Worrell was later re-elected to her position as state attorney in 2024. Aubrey Jewett, UCF Political Science Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political implications of the feud between Worrell and the state government, including the allegations by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier of Worrell's office having a massive backlog of cases and calling her out for alleged poor handling of cases involving fentanyl, sex crimes and stand your ground.
Hulk Hogan to have portion of Clearwater Trail named in his honor
Hulk Hogan, the iconic wrestler who died in Clearwater in July, will have a portion of the Clearwater Trail named after him.
DeSantis warns Florida is ‘not Portland’ as state secures major federal immigration funding
Florida is receiving a major boost in federal funding as state and federal leaders announced Friday a "historic agreement" with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) through the 287(g) program.
Gov. Ron DeSantis champions Florida's public education, universities
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is expected to host a press conference Monday morning at the University of Florida (UF) in Gainesville.
Florida welcomes Success Academy to state
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Lt. Gov. Jay Collins spoke on Thursday morning in Miami. At the event, DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to the Sunshine State. Success Academy will start in Miami, and DeSantis said he believes it will expand throughout the state in the future.
Gov. DeSantis touts school choice as Florida welcomes Success Academy to state
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that Success Academy, a charter school network, is coming to Florida.
Donald J. Trump Presidential Library in Florida: Gov. DeSantis to propose 2.63-acre parcel for project
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has announced his plans to propose an item to convey a 2.63-acre parcel in Miami-Dade County adjacent to the Freedom Tower for the Donald J. Trump Presidential Library.
