Inside Florida Politics

Orlando congresswoman Val Demings announced she’s challenging U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss one of the biggest Senate races of 2022, Gov. Ron DeSantis’ priority legislation facing a slew of court challenges and former President Donald Trump planning a big event in Florida

Florida joined the growing number of states banning transgender athletes from competing in women’s sports. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the governor's push for the transgender bill he signed this week, Democrat Nikki Fried jumping into the governor’s race and Florida’s $101.5 billion budget getting the governor’s approval.

Gov. DeSantis signed legislation retaliating against social media companies that banned former President Donald Trump. Journalists Wendy Rhodes, Zac Anderson and John Kennedy discuss the governor's attack on Big Tech, his decision to reject federal money for enhanced unemployment benefits and his proposed new civics education rule aimed at banning the teaching of critical race theory.

Florida lawmakers approved a big gambling expansion during a special legislative session. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the details of the gambling deal, congresswoman Val Demings gearing up to challenge Marco Rubio for his Senate seat and Gov. Ron DeSantis fueling 2024 speculation with a trip to Pennsylvania.

The Florida Legislature is reconvening next week for a special session on gambling. Journalists Zac Anderson, Jim Rosica and Antonio Fins discuss how a gambling expansion deal came together, Florida Republicans voting to oust U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney from her leadership role in Congress and former President Donald Trump continuing to flex his muscles in Florida politics.

Gov. Ron DeSantis tailored his elections bill signing to a Fox News audience. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the governor's political bill signing event,  Charlie Crist announcing his campaign for governor and the dilemma for Democrats as they pick a candidate to take on DeSantis.

Florida's Republican-controlled Legislature fills Ron DeSantis's wish list -- red meat GOP priorities that may power the governor to re-election and beyond. But he's also placing a big bet on expanding gambling. And, of course, take a number...Gannett-Florida reporters John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss a jam-packed week in Florida politics.

The conviction of police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd reverberated in Florida, where there were widespread protests after Floyd's death. Journalists John Kennedy, Antonio Fins and Zac Anderson discuss the reaction in Florida to the Chauvin verdict, pardoned Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn's purchase of a home in Florida and what issues are still in flux in the final days of Florida's two month legislative session.

Former President Donald Trump lashed out at Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell during a Republican National Committee gathering in Palm Beach, highlighting continued tensions in the GOP. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the RNC fireworks, a controversial elections bill that was overhauled by the Florida Senate and the legislative debate surrounding "anti-riot" legislation that critics say targets peaceful protest. 

A breach in a wastewater containment pond at the old Piney Point fertilizer plant in Manatee County led to an environmental disaster for the region as polluted water is discharged into Tampa Bay. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the fallout from the Piney Point calamity, an order by Gov. Ron DeSantis banning so-called "vaccine passports" and wrangling over the state budget.