DeSantis, who has arguably risen to become the most powerful governor in Florida history, may leave office without someone determined to preserve his legacy.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will be speaking at a news conference on Thursday alongside his wife, First Lady Casey DeSantis, and Secretary of State Cory Byrd.

Governor Ron DeSantis unveils a statue of George Washington in part of the 250th anniversary of the founding of our nation. Gov. DeSantis is joined by First Lady Casey DeSantis and Secretary of State Cord Byrd.

Ron DeSantis holds a news conference. Watch live by clicking the video player. (Copyright 2024 by WJXT News4JAX - All rights reserved.) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis is scheduled to hold a news conference at 9 a.

On other issues in statewide poll, majority of Floridans support allowing recreational marijuana, reducing restrictions on abortion

As Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he’s talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife Casey DeSantis.

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Monday touted the conservative credentials of First Lady Casey DeSantis while raising questions about Congressman Bryon Donalds, a Naples Republican backed last week by President Donald Trump for a possible 2026 gubernatorial bid.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is wading into the 2026 Governor’s race, taking shots at Donald Trump’s preferred candidate and boosting the First Lady as his logical successor.

Donalds “just hasn’t been a part of any of the victories that we’ve had here over the left these last years,” Florida’s governor said.