Even though Trump had initially pushed for his daughter-in-law Lara Trump to receive the nod, Moody has been able to bring key Trump operatives to her 2026 operation to keep her seat — the same ones Gruters secured — which suggests she won’t face a Trump challenger.

ORLANDO, Fla. - Governor Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference Thursday morning in Orlando. The event will take place at Rosen Shingle Creek at 9:30 a.m. FOX 35 News will stream the news conference live in the video player above. This story was written based on information shared by the Florida Governor's Office on July 17, 2025.

Governor Ron DeSantis marked the official opening of the Caloosahatchee (C-43) Reservoir, one of the most significant Everglades restoration projects in Florida history.

The American Civil Liberties Union of Florida has withdrawn a lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis now that he has filled a Tallahassee-area circuit judgeship. The civil-rights group filed what's known as a petition for writ of mandamus with the Florida Supreme Court on July 3.

Florida tops First Liberty Institute's religious liberty rankings, with legislation passed by Gov. Ron DeSantis cited for the state's roughly 20-point improvement since 2022.

A St. Pete Polls survey shows 82% of Florida Republicans approve of the job President Donald Trump is doing in the White House, while just 12% do not. Gov. Ron DeSantis boasts even stronger support, with more than 83% giving good marks to the Republican and less than 12% sounding disapproval.

The state of Florida's university system just approved a new accreditor, and it's another victory for Gov. Ron DeSantis' fight to overhaul academia.