Florida legislative session begins today

Dr. Larry J. Walker, assistant professor at UCF and political analyst, discusses the Florida legislative session, which kicks off today and runs for 60 days. A number of bills are set to be considered at the session, and the yearly state budget will also be passed.

Rep. Byron Donalds announces run for Florida governor

Rep. Byron Donalds has made it official that he will run for Florida governor in 2026. He made the announcement in an appearance on FOX News last Tuesday night. Donalds' announcement comes only a few days after an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

Poll results: Who will be the next Florida governor?

A recent poll from the University of North Florida found Casey DeSantis, the First Lady of Florida, is an early favorite in next year's governor race. Out of the more than 800 people poled, DeSantis had a 30% favorability rating.

DeSantis proposes pay raise for law enforcement, firefighters

Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing nearly $120 million to support a pay raise for state law enforcement officers and firefighters in Florida. The governor made the announcement on Friday during a news conference in Ponte Vedra Beach to show his support for law enforcement.

DeSantis: Florida now has 'toughest' immigration enforcement laws in the United States

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a number of bills into law on Thursday that seek to address immigration enforcement in the state – and in step with President Donald Trump's efforts to tackle immigration enforcement across the nation. Florida now has the “toughest" state laws on immigration enforcement in the United States of America, Gov. DeSantis said.