DeSantis Appoints Ally to Be Lieutenant Governor

Gov. Ron DeSantis elevated a loyal ally, State Senator Jay Collins of Tampa, as Republicans jostle over who should succeed the term-limited governor.

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Florida’s House Speaker Stood Up to DeSantis, and Shifted the Power Dynamics

For years, legislators bent to the will of Gov. Ron DeSantis. Daniel Perez, the Republican speaker, said his goal this session was “to be a coequal branch of government.”

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Former G.O.P. Representative Enters Florida’s Governor Race as a Democrat

David Jolly argued that there was an opportunity for Democrats to capitalize on voter displeasure with the high cost of living and with Republican policies.

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Casey DeSantis Under Investigation for Hope Florida Foundation

The Hope Florida Foundation came under scrutiny this spring when Republican state lawmakers and news reporters drew attention to contributions it had made to political committees.

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Why Did a Charity Tied to Casey DeSantis Suddenly Get a $10 Million Boost?

The Hope Florida Foundation quietly gave the money to two nonprofit political committees that helped Gov. Ron DeSantis and his allies defeat a ballot measure.

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DeSantis Talks Up Wife as Potential Successor, Clashing With Trump

Far from tamping down chatter that Casey DeSantis could run for governor of Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis praised her popularity and “intestinal fortitude.”

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Can Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Survive?

As Ms. Wiles heads to Washington, the view in Trump World is that the president-elect’s closest aide and veteran strategist has a better chance than anyone.

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