/tags/florida-governor Florida Governor en-US WLRN Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:30:00 GMT /news/2022-09-08/poll-shows-tight-florida-races-for-governor-and-u-s-senate-with-older-voters-prioritizing-economic The survey shows the paramount importance of economic issues -- including Social Security and Medicare -- for voters 50 and older. Thu, 08 Sep 2022 11:30:00 GMT /news/2022-09-08/poll-shows-tight-florida-races-for-governor-and-u-s-senate-with-older-voters-prioritizing-economic Joe Byrnes /local-news/2022-08-18/charlie-crist-says-hed-seek-alternatives-to-glades-sugar-cane-burning-as-governor In a campaign stop in Fort Lauderdale, the Democratic gubernatorial candidate also said a plan to restore a section of the northern Everglades would be back on the table, if elected. Thu, 18 Aug 2022 22:13:40 GMT /local-news/2022-08-18/charlie-crist-says-hed-seek-alternatives-to-glades-sugar-cane-burning-as-governor Gerard Albert /local-news/2022-06-07/taddeo-leaves-democratic-governor-race-to-run-for-congress Democratic State Senator Annette Taddeo of Miami has announced she is dropping out of the race for Florida Governor. Tue, 07 Jun 2022 11:36:32 GMT /local-news/2022-06-07/taddeo-leaves-democratic-governor-race-to-run-for-congress The Associated Press /news/2022-05-02/democratic-gubernatorial-candidates-take-aim-at-desantis Congressman Charlie Crist is stressing a need for party unity among the Democratic gubernatorial candidates, who agree their priority is to stop Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and the “culture wars” he has championed. Mon, 02 May 2022 15:21:48 GMT /news/2022-05-02/democratic-gubernatorial-candidates-take-aim-at-desantis Jim Turner | News Service of Florida /news/2022-03-10/state-lawmakers-give-desantis-more-appointment-power Gov. Ron DeSantis and his successors will have more power over some high-level state appointments under a bill headed to his desk. Thu, 10 Mar 2022 15:09:38 GMT /news/2022-03-10/state-lawmakers-give-desantis-more-appointment-power Jim Turner - News Service of Florida /news/2021-10-27/two-democratic-florida-governor-candidates-want-states-new-surgeon-general-gone Two gubernatorial candidates, Florida U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried condemn Gov. Ron DeSantis's newly appointed surgeon general Joseph Ladapo. Both want Florida senators to deny Ladapo's confirmation. Wed, 27 Oct 2021 20:05:41 GMT /news/2021-10-27/two-democratic-florida-governor-candidates-want-states-new-surgeon-general-gone Robbie Gaffney /2021-10-22/the-field-for-governor-grows-a-special-vaccine-session-and-can-florida-help-unclog-global-trade State Sen. Annette Taddeo is the latest Democrat running for governor, hoping to attract more Hispanic voters. Gov. DeSantis wants a special legislative session to push back against federal vaccine mandates. And, are Florida ports a solution to supply chain woes? Fri, 22 Oct 2021 21:45:49 GMT /2021-10-22/the-field-for-governor-grows-a-special-vaccine-session-and-can-florida-help-unclog-global-trade Tom Hudson /2021-10-22/parkland-shooter-trial-florida-senator-annette-taddeo-governor-and-misinformation-during-aids-and-covid The confessed Parkland shooter pleads guilty. State Senator Annette Taddeo announces her run for governor and a new exhibit looks at misinformation during the AIDS crisis in the '80s and COVID now. Fri, 22 Oct 2021 15:25:55 GMT /2021-10-22/parkland-shooter-trial-florida-senator-annette-taddeo-governor-and-misinformation-during-aids-and-covid Leslie Ovalle Atkinson /news/2021-10-18/miami-state-sen-annette-taddeo-democrat-florida-governor-latina-desantis-crist-fried Taddeo, 54, filed campaign documents with Florida’s Division of Elections Monday morning. Her entry shakes up a Democratic field that has been so far dominated by two front-runners — U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried — as they vie to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis in 2022. Mon, 18 Oct 2021 16:44:03 GMT /news/2021-10-18/miami-state-sen-annette-taddeo-democrat-florida-governor-latina-desantis-crist-fried Bianca Padró Ocasio /news/2019-06-14/gov-desantis-signs-a-ban-on-sanctuary-cities Saying that “we’re delivering on the promises that we made to the people of Florida,” Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday signed a fiercely debated bill that bans… Fri, 14 Jun 2019 16:53:20 GMT /news/2019-06-14/gov-desantis-signs-a-ban-on-sanctuary-cities News Service of Florida