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Fishback calls on Donalds to oppose Auburndale data center
Former Republican candidate and investment firm CEO James Fishback called on Gov.-elect Byron Donalds Thursday to oppose a proposed data center in Polk County. Read More
Byron Donalds Confronted With Future of Florida Executions
The Sunshine State is set to execute its 20th inmate this year, setting a record. Read More
Former death row prisoners call Byron Donalds to halt future Florida executions
Donalds is governor-elect in state that leads the US in the number of executions, with its 20th this year taking place next week Read More
Donalds says GOP must campaign on new healthcare policy in 2028
Florida Gov.-elect Byron Donalds (R) on Sunday said the Republican Party will have to campaign with its own crafted healthcare policy items going into the 2028 election. Donalds told Fox News’s interim host of “Sunday Morning Futures” Larry Kudlow that Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill are having Read More
Byron Donalds on DeSantis' midterm explanation: ‘I actually don't know what' he is talking about
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Gov.-elect Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) reacts to current Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis blaming the Republican party’s midterm losses on GOP candidates misleading voters on gas prices. Read More
Opinion: The newly elected promise to govern for all. Now prove it
Victory speeches promised unity — now our newly elected leaders must prove it by trading partisan warfare for actual governance. Read More
Florida Republicans survived the ‘blue wave’, but find themselves on shaky ground
Sunshine state emerged as the lone flag bearer of the Maga agenda, but even there, the GOP finds itself on the defense Read More
MS NOW host claims Byron Donalds isn’t true ‘kinfolk’ after historic Florida gubernatorial win
MS NOW’s Symone Sanders Townsend called Florida’s first Black Governor-elect Byron Donalds not true “kinfolk” over his conservative policies. Read More
Byron Donalds Is Florida’s Next Governor
"I am humbled and grateful beyond measure. As your Governor, I will give you everything I have." Read More
Rep. Byron Donalds wins Florida governor's race, NBC News projects
Republican Rep. Byron Donalds has defeated Democrat David Jolly in the race for Florida governor, NBC News projects. NBC News’ Kristen Welker and Ryan Nobles analyze the narrow result and Democrats' lack of investment in the state. Read More
Republican Byron Donalds wins election for governor in Florida
Republican Byron Donalds wins election for governor in Florida. Read More
Tuesday's elections bring historic first for Black governors
Wins by Byron Donalds in Florida, Keisha Lance Bottoms in Georgia and Wes Moore in Maryland mean multiple Black governors will serve simultaneously for the first time ever. Read More
Jolly tests Florida’s status as conservative stronghold in governor’s race against Donalds
Florida voters will choose Tuesday between Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly in a governor's race that is testing the endurance of the state’s c Read More
'Bombshell' report says GOP candidate's early voter data was so bad it 'sent a chill'
Florida Republicans are nervous about how Rep. Byron Donalds’ campaign for governor is shaping up two days before Election Day, according to a new report. His Democratic rival’s camp is gloating.Axios reported Sunday that Florida Republicans “aren’t panicking about sluggish turnout” for the midterms Read More
Woman arrested for threatening to shoot Trump at Florida rally
Allison Albro was charged with written threat to kill and unlawful use of a two-way communications device to facilitate a felony. Read More
Byron Donalds Could Become Florida’s First Black Governor. He Rarely Talks About It.
The congressman became one of President Donald Trump’s most reliable allies in the House and at one point was floated as a potential 2024 running mate. Read More
WATCH LIVE: President Trump Holds Midterm Rally in Daytona Beach, Florida – 7 PM ET
President Trump will hold one of his final midterm rallies in Daytona Beach, Florida, this evening for Gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds and Incumbent… Read More
WATCH LIVE: Trump holds rally in Daytona Beach
President Donald Trump is hoping to boost GOP candidates Ashley Moody and Byron Donalds in the final weekend before Election Day. Read More
Byron Donalds vs. David Jolly—Latest Top-Rated Poll as Trump Jr. in Florida
Democrats are hoping to make a comeback in Florida during the 2026 midterm elections. Read More
Which demographics must turn out to ensure Byron Donalds keeps Florida red
Byron Donalds could face a tough challenge in keeping Florida red in the state's gubernatorial race against Democratic nominee David Jolly. Read More