Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins launched his 2026 gubernatorial campaign on Monday to succeed Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL), becoming the latest Republican to join the crowded field of candidates. “I’m running for Governor because leadership is forged under pressure,

After six years of aggressively moving the state in a conservative direction, Gov. Ron DeSantis will be leaving office. Why can't he run again?

Angie Windhauser (REP): CEO of nonprofit Gods Finest Hour Drama Outreach of Florida, ran for U.S. Senate in 2016 and 2018, ran for president in 2020 and 2024. Also currently running for U.S. House District 10. (no campaign website found)

After months of deliberation, Lt. Gov. Jay Collins is officially entering the race for Governor, with Fox News breaking the story.

DeSantis said he took office in 2019 with a “bold agenda” and that the state has delivered in areas such as cutting taxes, expanding school choice, increasing teacher pay, remaking the higher-education system and pouring money into Everglades restoration.

Bringing in a handful of newcomers to the group of SUS overseers, DeSantis appointed four members to the Board of Governors and reappointed two.

Florida’s 60-day lawmaking session began with promises of doing what’s right for the state and its residents. But the "journey" got off to a rough start.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (foreground) delivers his State of the State address as Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez, R-Miami, listens during the first day of the legislative session at the Florida State Capitol on Tuesday, Jan. 13, 2026, in Tallahassee, Florida. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]