Inside Florida Politics

President Joe Biden toured Southwest Florida communities damaged by Hurricane Ian. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss Biden's visit, Gov. Ron DeSantis getting heat over the timing of Ian evacuations and voting in heavily Republican communities being disrupted by the hurricane.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is facing criticism for a voter fraud crackdown. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the blowback over voter fraud charges against felons who said they had no intention of committing fraud, Florida's importance to Republican's chances of winning control of the U.S. House and efforts by LGBTQ activists to unseat DeSantis after he pushed an agenda heavil...

Charlie Crist beat Nikki Fried in a blow out to win the Democratic nomination for governor. Reporters Antonio Fins, Zac Anderson and John Kennedy discuss Crist's victory, how he matches up against Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida's other marquee statewide race and the governor's success with his school board endorsements.

Florida Republicans are loudly denouncing the FBI's search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago property. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the Florida GOP's reaction to the FBI search, Gov. Ron DeSantis rallying to Trump’s defense despite a budding rivalry between the two and Democrats slamming the governor as a "wannabe dictator" after he removed a Democrat...

Gov. Ron DeSantis is seeking to penalize a Miami restaurant over its drag shows. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the GOP's recent focus on drag performances, more problems for Florida’s troubled property insurance market and the growing rivalry between Trump and DeSantis as the delivered dueling Florida speeches.

Abortion is becoming a big issue in Florida this election cycle after the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning Roe v Wade. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio fins discuss the fallout in Florida from the bombshell Supreme Court decision, Gov. Ron DeSantis benefing from the Jan. 6 Committee hearings and the Democratic primary for governor heating up.

Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk tweeted that he’s leaning toward supporting Ron DeSantis if he runs for president. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss how Musk’s tweet factors into the presidential buzz around Florida's governor, the Democrats running for governor facing off in a candidate forum and what to watch for during Florida’s candidate quali...

Florida's ruling Republicans go silent after the Texas school shooting, despite the state's familiarity with such slaughters. Reporters John Kennedy, Antonio Fins and Jason Delgado discuss gun violence, Orlando Democrat Val Demings' bid to unseat Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and the property insurance special session.

Joe Biden is generating bipartisan backlash in Florida over his decision to ease restrictions on Cuba and Venezuela. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the fallout in Florida to Biden's Latin America policy moves, lawmakers gearing up for a special session on property insurance and the state's controversial new chief elections officer.

A bombshell report detailing the contents of a leaked U.S. Supreme Court draft ruling overturning Roe v. Wade sent shockwaves through Florida political circles. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the potential fallout of overturning Roe in Florida politics, more Disney legislation that is in the works and a new election law signed by the governor.  

Gov. Ron DeSantis is punishing Disney after the company spoke out against the so-called "Don't Say Gay" law. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the escalation of hostilities between DeSantis and Disney, lawmakers supporting a redistricting plan pushed by DeSantis that erases Black congressional seats and property insurance reforms that are in the works.

Republicans are in all out war against Disney, Florida’s largest employer. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the GOP's Disney bashing, New York trolling Florida with billboards about the so-called “Don’t say Gay” bill and a host of lawsuits that have been filed to try and overturn the GOP’s legislative agenda.

Gov. Ron DeSantis weighed in on the controversy surrounding a transgender college swimmer. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the governor's proclamation declaring a Florida swimmer the "rightful winner" against her transgender opponent, the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill generating more dysfunction among Florida Democrats and talk of lawmakers return...

City and county races hinge on scorched-earth themes while Florida lawmakers spend big, then complain about inflation. Reporters John Kennedy, Antonio Fins and Kati Kokal discuss how 'Defund the Police' was weaponized in a Palm Beach County city, and mask-wearing became an issue in a mayoral race. Florida's biggest budget ever also gets scrutiny.

Florida's LGTBQ community is outraged as the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill clears the Legislature. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the controversial legislation, Florida becoming the first state to advise healthy children against getting the COVID-19 vaccine and the Legislature heading into overtime because of disagreements on the budget.

Gov. Ron DeSantis faces backlash for telling high school kids to take off their masks. Journalists John Kennedy, Zac Anderson and Antonio Fins discuss the viral moment between DeSantis and the students, Florida lawmakers nearing the end of the 60-day legislative session and what the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando says about the direction of the GOP.

Florida lawmakers advanced a pair of culture war bills touching on race and sexuality. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the hot-button legislation, the Conservative Political Action Conference kicking off this week in Orlando with Gov. Ron DeSantis in the spotlight and Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo's Senate confirmation.

The Florida House approved a ban on abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy and a $200 million cut to school districts with mask mandates. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the legislative actions, former President Donald Trump coming under fire for keeping White House documents at his Palm Beach home instead of turning them over to archivists and a new poll showing Gov...

Gov. Ron DeSantis’s priorities are advancing through the Florida Legislature as the 60-day legislative session reaches the midpoint. Journalists Zac Anderson, John Kennedy and Antonio Fins discuss the bills DeSantis is pushing,  Mike Pence rebuking Donald Trump during a speech in Florida and President Joe Biden lashing out at the Florida Legislature over a controversial proposal dubbed...

Republicans in the Florida Legislature rolled out a new elections bill that is stoking debate about voter suppression versus election integrity. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss what's in the new legislation, questions facing Gov. Ron DeSantis over how his administration responded to a neo-Nazi rally in Orlando and Florida’s congressional redistricting effort s...

More friction is building between Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Biden administration. Journalists Antonio Fins, John Kennedy and Zac Anderson discuss the clashes between DeSantis and Biden over COVID-19 treatments and immigration enforcement, and the governor again dodging the question of whether he’s had a COVID-19 vaccine booster shot.

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 i...

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 e...

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.