Florida’s gubernatorial election is about 19 months away, but several big names on both sides of the political aisle have already shared their interest in taking Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R-FL) torch. Elected in 2018,

Byron Donalds — backed by President Donald Trump — opened his campaign Friday evening at a rally in his hometown of Bonita Springs in southwest Florida. Donalds spoke to local residents at Sugarshack,

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.

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 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.