Inside Florida Politics

Gov. Ron DeSantis's office weighed in on Florida’s redistricting process with its own map. Journalists Zac Anderson, Antonio Fins and John Kennedy discuss the unusual situation of a governor submitting a redistricting map, the feud between DeSantis and Trump escalating as Roger Stone gets involved and the Florida Senate advancing controversial new legislation restricting how race is taught in schools.

Former President Donald Trump delivered a veiled criticism of his protégé in the Florida governor’s office this week. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the tension between the GOP leaders, the start of Florida's 60-day legislative session and Gov. Ron DeSantis endorsing a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy.

Florida politics heading into 2022 looks a lot like it has for the last 20 years, with Republicans riding high and Democrats playing catch-up. And it all starts with Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has made a name for himself nationally by defying public health recommendations. Journalists Zac Anderson and Antonio Fins look ahead and offer predictions on some of the biggest political questions as Florida enters the new year.

It was another eventful year in Florida politics. Journalists Zac Anderson, Antonio Fins and John Kennedy discuss the top political stories of the year, from battles over COVID-19 public health policy to the fallout from the Capitol riot in Florida and the early jockeying around the 2022 and even 2024 elections. 

Gov. Ron DeSantis announced legislation that could impact how race is taught in schools, and how companies approach diversity training. Reporters John Kennedy, Zac Anderson and Antonio Fins discuss the governor's proposal, a move by state-run Citizens Property Insurance voted to hike rates and COVID-19 cases rising again in Florida amid fears of Omicron.

The Florida House puts out a redistricting map that could boost the number of congressional seats Republicans control in Florida. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the latest redistricting developments, a bill aimed at making school board races partisan battlegrounds and Florida Democrats gathering for their big annual meeting.

Gov. Ron DeSantis submitted the paperwork to officially launch his re-election campaign. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio fins discuss the governor's campaign launch, Trump adviser Roger Stone's recent criticism of DeSantis and Florida lawmakers rolling out their plan to crack down on vaccine mandates in advance of a special session next week.

Florida Republicans are giddy after seeing Virginia swing red in the governor’s race. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Jeff Schweers discuss what Virginia's election results mean for Florida's 2022 races, controversy at the University of Florida over muzzling professors and Gov. Ron DeSantis's push to create a new state law enforcement office to go after election fraud

Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo came under fire recently for refusing to mask up during a meeting with a state senator. Journalists Zac Anderson, Antonio Fins and John Kennedy discuss the state's controversial new chief health officer, a special congressional election in South Florida and the progressive constitutional amendment pipeline that may be drying up.