Donalds, Florida and Ron DeSantis

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'Show of force': Trump ally kicking off campaign in race to succeed Florida Gov DeSantis
President Donald Trump ally, Republican Rep. Byron Donalds of Florida, formally kicks off his campaign in the 2026 race to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis, amid speculation Florida first lady Casey DeSantis may also run.
Who is Byron Donalds? Republican Congressman running to succeed DeSantis as Florida governor
U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds is running for governor of Florida. Here's what to know about the Republican from Naples looking to succeed Ron DeSantis.
Rep. Byron Donalds to hold first campaign rally in 2026 governor's race
The 2026 Florida governor's race is already heating up as U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds — who is backed by President Donald Trump — opens his campaign Friday ev

Florida, Ron DeSantis and tax

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Florida's looming tax cut showdown: DeSantis vs. lawmakers
There's a big fight over tax cuts shaping up in Tallahassee. Why it matters: If either measure goes through, Floridians would be in for serious savings, but state and local budgets would take a hit. Driving the news: Lawmakers are weighing competing proposals to ease taxes for residents: A sales tax trim from 6% to 5.
Florida lawmakers defy DeSantis in rift over state budget
Once floated as the heir to Donald Trump’s GOP, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is used to getting his way in Tallahassee. He has wielded power like no other governor in the state’s recent history and enjoys a Republican supermajority in both chambers.
Florida House Speaker wants permanent state sales tax cut
Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez said Wednesday he wants to lower the state's sales-tax rate, trimming revenue by almost $5 billion a year. The Miami Republican told House members he has directed Ways & Means Chairman Wyman Duggan to produce a bill next week that would lower the rate from 6% to 5.
Taxpayer-funded staffers for Ron DeSantis solicit lobbyist cash as his wife considers a 2026 run
Taxpayer-funded staffers in Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office have been making fundraising calls to state lobbyists, asking ...
Here are the top contenders to take the baton from DeSantis as Florida’s governor
Florida’s gubernatorial election is about 19 months away, but several big names on both sides of the political aisle have ...
DeSantis chooses fired DOT inspector general to lead Florida’s DOGE team
TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis has picked Eric Soskin, one of 18 federal inspector generals fired by President Donald Trump ...
Key DeSantis initiative in limbo as Florida’s governor feuds with legislators
Hope Florida, operates under the governor’s authority. Details surrounding its performance, personnel and separate ...
South Florida city sues DeSantis over immigration enforcement
On Thursday night, South Miami asked a state judge to weigh in on whether the city is required to enroll in an Immigration ...
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at Florida Board of Governors meeting on FAMU's campus
Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Florida Board of Governors meeting that was held in FAMU's Grand Ballroom Wednesday, March 26 ...
DeSantis says Florida returned $878M in taxpayer funds to federal government after meeting with Musk, DOGE
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the state was returning more than $878 million to the federal government after a meeting with ...
Most of $878M Florida Gov. DeSantis ‘returned’ to feds was for refugee services: letter
Gov. DeSantis said he was returning $878 million back to the federal government. More than half of it was intended for ...