Ron DeSantis is the first sitting governor of Florida to run for president while still in office. But recent history shows that governors in other states who’ve mounted national campaigns have struggled.
Not one has been elected since 2000.
What can past governors’ bids for higher office tell us about what it’s like to have an executive with a second full-time job? And what pitfalls will DeSantis have to avoid in his dual roles as governor and White House contender?
Tampa Bay has lost seven big-league pitchers to Tommy John surgery since 2020, and that doesn’t include Shane McClanahan, Drew Rasmussen and Pete Fairbanks who have five previous TJ operations between them. Pitchers are willing to do whatever it takes to reach peak potential. Are they pushing the envelope too far? John Romano brings us the story.
Just as every snowflake (or starfish) is unique, the crown jewels of the region's beach tourism have their own personalities. Here's a rundown on some of our most popular sandy spots, whether you're in the mood for relaxing or party time this Fourth of July weekend.
AROUND THE BAY
Bowing out 👋: Lightning owner Jeff Vinik has sold his stake in the firm that developed Tampa's bustling Water Street. What gives?
More dredging underway: At last, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has started clearing sediment from the Anclote River. The city of Tarpon Springs had been fighting funding battles and delays since 2016.
Jobs vs. housing: Pasco wants more commercial and industrial areas so the number of jobs can catch up with the number of residential units. But will a new state law cement the county as a bedroom community?
Hurricane proof your pad: Floridians who harden their homes this storm season could receive up to $10,000 from the state. Here's what to know.
Anderson Cooper in Tampa: The CNN anchor and "60 Minutes" correspondent will accept a journalism award at the Poynter Institute's annual fundraiser in November.
On Thursday, the U.S. Supreme Court settled a decades-long debate over affirmative action, ruling that public and private universities may no longer use race or ethnicity as a factor when deciding who gets in. The decision will have little impact in Florida, one of a handful of states that already prohibit race-based admissions.
Take a closer look at the issue and what the Sunshine State might say about the future of college admissions nationwide.
First for Florida: The state had students test three times throughout the year to determine how they were progressing. Here's what the results showed.
POLITICS
"Radioactive roads" bill: A controversial measure to allow the Florida Department of Transportation to study the use of phosphogypsum in road work earned DeSantis' signature on Thursday.
Endorsement strategy: Most of Florida's GOP congressional delegation backed Trump. But DeSantis is focused on wooing state lawmakers across the country with little national profile but close ties to grassroots voters.
OPINION AND COMMENTARY
What could go wrong? A new Florida law that lets people carry guns without training or a permit goes into effect over Fourth of July weekend. In our reactive, gun-filled state, columnist Stephanie Hayes pleads with everyone to lock up the weapons this holiday.
There are about 50 Rice's whales left in existence. Ocean advocates want a speed limit in and around the critically endangered species' home in the Gulf of Mexico to help curb deaths. Florida's port industry says that would be bad for business.
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