Florida Politics Sunburn - Feb. 18 Hot Reads
February 18, 2026·6 days ago·via Florida Politics

Florida's 2026 governor's race heats up as Trump-endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds launches his bid to succeed term-limited Ron DeSantis, promising to keep the Sunshine State red and prosperous. Donalds, a steadfast Trump ally who nearly became his VP pick, holds his first rally in Bonita Springs, touting his record on affordability and immigration enforcement alongside the president's agenda. DeSantis takes a subtle jab, floating his wife Casey as a successor while Lt. Gov.
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