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There’s a reason the state has never sent a politician to the White House.

The Governor sees a road to a 7-2 conservative court.

There's a vacancy on Disney World's governing board after Michael Sasso unexpectedly resigned.

For many of those who live in Florida, recent months have brought some changes — many linked to Gov. Ron DeSantis. “Don’t say gay.” Regulation of books and classroom discussion. Teachers, parents and school librarians are all navigating new and uncertain ground. LGBTQ+ rights under attack. A very public spat between the state government and Disney. And at the center of it all is DeSantis, who has emerged as a rival of former President Donald Trump and likely has his eyes set on the White House. Lost in all of this are more traditional concerns like the rising cost of living. Rents are going sky-high and property insurance is becoming less available and less affordable.…

As the Florida governor pushes his "Make America Florida" agenda, states start to (politely) push back.

A USA TODAY review of videos and an interview with a close associate show Sandra Atkinson was inside the Capitol. Did Gov. Ron DeSantis know?

'If she were a Democrat, she'd be on every fashion magazine.'

He portrays himself as a low-drama alternative to Donald Trump. His campaign launch was the picture of disorder.

The practice raises ethical and legal questions about state employees trying to raise campaign cash from lobbyists who have business currently before the governor.

'I don't assume we're going to get any of this at this point right now.'

A lack of affordable housing and rising insurance rates are not going unnoticed.

The two-night trip begins in Fort Myers Beach and concludes in Miami.

Conservation is vitally important for the state's tourism industry — and voters.

'I would be open to thinking differently about cannabis if you were to give me Trump's support.'

'Florida's crime rate is at a 50 year low.'

A briefing outlined the governor’s path to securing the nomination.

One structural advantage Ryan Tyson notes? The whole nomination fight could hinge on Florida.

With Rep. Daniel Webster (R) becoming the latest Florida member of Congress to endorse

The Florida governor is courting the large, politically influential group by pointing to his efforts to lower prescription drug prices. But his pitch can be lost on some voters.