Paul Renner wants to be Free State of Florida Governor
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth sit-down discussion on entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, his history of service in the US Navy in the Gulf War, a public prosecutor and in the Florida House of Representatives, his plans for school choice and continuing the Free State of Florida initiative he pioneered with Governor Ron DeSantis if he wins the Governor's race. Paul Renner will face Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary, and face off with former Congressman David Jolly and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth sit-down discussion on entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, his history of service in the US Navy in the Gulf War, a public prosecutor and in the Florida House of Representatives, his plans for school choice and continuing the Free State of Florida initiative he pioneered with Governor Ron DeSantis if he wins the Governor's race. Paul Renner will face Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary, and face off with former Congressman David Jolly and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings on the Democratic side of the ticket.
David Jolly on Democrats' path to 2026 Florida Governor
Former Congressman David Jolly joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, fix Florida's affordability crisis, illegal immigration enforecement, his plans for Florida and his path to victory as a Democrat after serving as a Republican in Congress. David Jolly will face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in the Democratic Primary, and Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds, Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on the Republican side of the ticket.
Former Congressman David Jolly joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the 2026 Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis, fix Florida's affordability crisis, illegal immigration enforecement, his plans for Florida and his path to victory as a Democrat after serving as a Republican in Congress. David Jolly will face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in the Democratic Primary, and Trump-endorsed Byron Donalds, Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on the Republican side of the ticket.
Byron Donalds on the 2026 Florida Governor's Race
Congressman Byron Donalds joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the Florida Governor's Race in 2026 to succeed Ron DeSantis, earning President Trump's endorsement, fixing Florida's affordability crisis and working with the Trump administration to continue Florida's strong position on arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants. Byron Donalds will face off with former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenat Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary and would stand to face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings or former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Congressman Byron Donalds joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth, sit-down interview to discuss entering the Florida Governor's Race in 2026 to succeed Ron DeSantis, earning President Trump's endorsement, fixing Florida's affordability crisis and working with the Trump administration to continue Florida's strong position on arresting and deporting undocumented immigrants. Byron Donalds will face off with former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner and Ron DeSantis' Lieutenat Governor Jay Collins in the Republican Primary and would stand to face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings or former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket.
Jerry Demings says Dems can win Florida Governor's race
Orange County Mayor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an exclusive, in-depth discussion on entering the Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis in 2026. Mayor Demings breaks down his reasons for entering the race, his plans to fight for local governments' rights after high tensions between Orange County and the Governor's Office over different local programs and immigration enforcement and the Democrats' path to victory in Florida in 2026. Jerry Demings faces off with former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket, and the winner of the Democratic Primary will likely face off with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds, Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins or former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on the Republican side of the aisle.
Orange County Mayor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an exclusive, in-depth discussion on entering the Florida Governor's race to succeed Ron DeSantis in 2026. Mayor Demings breaks down his reasons for entering the race, his plans to fight for local governments' rights after high tensions between Orange County and the Governor's Office over different local programs and immigration enforcement and the Democrats' path to victory in Florida in 2026. Jerry Demings faces off with former Congressman David Jolly on the Democratic side of the ticket, and the winner of the Democratic Primary will likely face off with Trump-endorsed Congressman Byron Donalds, Ron DeSantis' Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins or former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner on the Republican side of the aisle.
Jay Collins on the 2026 Florida Governor's Race
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth interview to discuss entering the Florida Governor's race, challenging President Donald Trump-endorsed candidate Congressman Byron Donalds, former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and former Florida Congressman David Jolly. Collins discusses succeeding Governor Ron DeSantis, his positions on cutting property taxes, plans for state education and charter schools, whether he expects to receive a DeSantis endorsement and work with the Florida Legislature if elected Governor.
Florida Lieutenant Governor Jay Collins joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer for an in-depth interview to discuss entering the Florida Governor's race, challenging President Donald Trump-endorsed candidate Congressman Byron Donalds, former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings and former Florida Congressman David Jolly. Collins discusses succeeding Governor Ron DeSantis, his positions on cutting property taxes, plans for state education and charter schools, whether he expects to receive a DeSantis endorsement and work with the Florida Legislature if elected Governor.
Jack Smith defends investigations into Trump during House Judiciary Committee hearing
Jack Smith faced questioning from lawmakers at a congressional hearing Thursday related to two criminal probes involving President Donald Trump.
Jack Smith faced questioning from lawmakers at a congressional hearing Thursday related to two criminal probes involving President Donald Trump.
Minnesota ICE protests: Restraining order bans arrests, use of chemical irritants against peaceful protesters
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
A temporary restraining order has been granted that will ban federal agents from retaliating against, arresting, detaining or using chemical irritants against people engaging in peaceful protest.
Stimulus payment January 2026, IRS direct deposit relief payment & tariff dividend fact check
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Rumors about new stimulus checks, IRS direct deposits, relief payments and tariff dividends swirled throughout 2025, and they’re continuing to circulate as we head into 2026. But is there any truth to them?
Florida governor candidate proposes 'sin tax' on OnlyFans creators
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback is proposing a hefty crackdown on OnlyFans creators in the state.
Florida AG Uthmeier says insanity defense must be reformed, calls on lawmakers to act
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is asking state lawmakers to consider a proposal that would overhaul the state’s insanity defense.
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is asking state lawmakers to consider a proposal that would overhaul the state’s insanity defense.
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Rep. Randy Fine introduces bill to make Greenland 51st state
A House Republican is pushing for Greenland to become the country's 51st state as President Donald Trump publicly pushes for the Danish territory to come under U.S. rule.
A House Republican is pushing for Greenland to become the country's 51st state as President Donald Trump publicly pushes for the Danish territory to come under U.S. rule.
Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins enters governor’s race, setting up crowded GOP primary
Florida’s 2026 race for governor took a sharper turn Monday as Lt. Gov. Jay Collins formally entered the contest. His decision sets up a crowded and potentially contentious Republican primary just as lawmakers convene for the annual legislative session.
Florida’s 2026 race for governor took a sharper turn Monday as Lt. Gov. Jay Collins formally entered the contest. His decision sets up a crowded and potentially contentious Republican primary just as lawmakers convene for the annual legislative session.
Florida House to debate gun, malpractice and immigration bills in first floor session
Florida House lawmakers will consider a series of controversial bills Thursday, including lowering the age to buy long guns.
Florida House lawmakers will consider a series of controversial bills Thursday, including lowering the age to buy long guns.
Large crowds gather as ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando
ICE protests break out in Downtown Orlando, as well as across the nation Sunday-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.
ICE protests break out in Downtown Orlando, as well as across the nation Sunday-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.
Orlando officials react: ICE Protests break out in Downtown Orlando
Minister Sheena Rolle, one of the organizers of Sunday's protest, speaks on the turnout of nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.
Minister Sheena Rolle, one of the organizers of Sunday's protest, speaks on the turnout of nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.
Local Florida Professor weighs in on context of ICE protests
UCF Associate Professor Dr. Larry Walker weighs in on the nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.
UCF Associate Professor Dr. Larry Walker weighs in on the nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.
Conservative Political Analyst: Minneapolis ICE shooting was justified
Conservative Political Analyst Carl Jackson weighs in on the nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.
Conservative Political Analyst Carl Jackson weighs in on the nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.
Orlando ICE protests: Analyst backs agent in Minneapolis shooting
Law Enforcement expert James Copenhaver weighs in on the nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.
Law Enforcement expert James Copenhaver weighs in on the nationwide ICE protests-- following the shooting death of Renee Good in Minneapolis this week.
How would Florida state charges against Maduro work?
Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida and Attorney General James Uthemeier are exploring filing state charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in addition to his federal charges and trial in New York. Rory Safir, Founder of Safir Law joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to explain how state charges against Maduro would work and whether it's worth it to spend taxpayer dollars on an additional case against Maduro while he is in federal custody.
Governor Ron DeSantis says Florida and Attorney General James Uthemeier are exploring filing state charges against Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro in addition to his federal charges and trial in New York. Rory Safir, Founder of Safir Law joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to explain how state charges against Maduro would work and whether it's worth it to spend taxpayer dollars on an additional case against Maduro while he is in federal custody.