A former Republican congressman and vocal critic of Donald Trump says he wants to become governor in the president’s adopted home state of Florida, and he’s running as a Democrat

Florida, has announced his intentions to enter the 2026 race for governor in a state largely dominated by GOP politics.

Democrats face an uphill battle in Florida's 2026 gubernatorial election as former Republican congressman David Jolly joins the race with a focus on the affordability crisis.

Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez was arrested on charges of racketeering and conspiracy as part of what state authorities described as a probe into a massive gambling operation.

Florida authorities charged Osceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez with racketeering after he was arrested in connection with a sprawling criminal gambling operation in the Sunshine State. Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-FL) issued an executive order suspending Lopez from his position on Thursday after the sheriff was accused of being involved in a massive illegal gambling operation