Inside Florida Politics

Joe Biden picked California Senator Kamala Harris as his running mate this week. Journalists John Kennedy, Antonio Fins and Zac Anderson discuss how Harris could impact the presidential race in Florida, the upcoming Aug. 18 primary election and Gov. Ron DeSantis’s latest efforts to open schools, including pushing for college sports.

After weeks of slamming vote-by-mail, President Donald Trump reversed course this week when it comes to Florida and said the system works well in the Sunshine State. Journalists Zac Anderson and Antonio Fins discuss Trump's change of heart, U.S. Sen Rick Scott's concerns about adding to the federal budget deficit as lawmakers consider another coronavirus relief bill and Florida Agriculture Nikki Fried rolling out her own coronavirus plan this week.

August traditionally marks the start of school in Florida and Gov. Ron DeSantis has been out promoting the need for classroom instruction despite concerns that it is too risky with the coronavirus raging. Reporters Zac Anderson and Antonio Fins discuss the growing debate over reopening Florida schools, a new Mason Dixon poll that has Joe Biden leading in Florida, President Donald Trump’s call to the delay the November election and the possibility of a big financial crisis for many Floridians in August when federal unemployment assistance runs out. 

Despite Florida's soaring death toll from coronavirus, the governor sounds like he's got this. Are Floridians buying the message? Gannett journalists John Kennedy and Antonio Fins also talk about a vote-by-mail settlement and how Goya Foods got political.

Another record-shattering coronavirus week heightens pressure on Gov. Ron DeSantis, with talk of another shutdown growing louder. Gannett journalists John Kennedy, Christine Stapleton and Mark Harper also discuss how a back-to-school order has parents and educators on edge.

Even as Florida’s coronavirus outbreak has reached alarming new levels, state leaders are ordering every school in the state to reopen for the 2020-2021 school year. Journalists John Kennedy, Antonio Fins and Zac Anderson discuss the reopening push, the ongoing debate about what measures to take to contain the coronavirus in Florida as cases spike and a shake-up within President Donald Trump's Florida campaign team.

Gov. Ron DeSantis took an ax to the coronavirus-battered state budget this week and hacked off $1 billion in spending. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the governor's budget cuts, a series of significant bills he signed into law and continued questions about his handling of the coronavirus outbreak as cases surge.

As Florida continues to break records for new coronavirus cases, some cities and counties are mandating that people wear masks in certain public settings. But Gov. Ron DeSantis is rejecting calls for a statewide mask requirement. Journalists Zac Anderson and Mark Harper discuss the debate over masks, the decision to hold a presidential debate in Florida and an incident involving Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried and her fiance that resulted in police being called.

Florida is setting records for new coronavirus cases and Gov. Ron DeSantis is on the defensive, with critics saying he is letting the outbreak spiral out of control. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss Florida's surge in coronavirus cases, how revelations in John Bolton's new book could reverberate in Florida politics, the chances of Democrats making gains in the Florida Legislature and the decision to hold part of the Republican National Convention in Jacksonville.

Cities across Florida saw mass street demonstrations stemming from the death of George Floyd as coronavirus cases spike since June's broader reopening. Gannett  journalists John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss this and how Republicans are looking to re-nominate President Trump this summer in his new home state.