Paul Renner

U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds campaigned in Hialeah, emphasizing public safety and housing affordability while defending his decision to avoid gubernatorial debates. He cited leading poll numbers and criticized opponents for 'grasping at straws,' also addressing a civil lawsuit against him as 'frivolous.'

Three Republican candidates debated gubernatorial policies, focusing on affordability, data center regulations, and opposition to DEI. They clashed over state versus local control of data centers and policy approaches.

En la edición de This Week in South Florida del 28 de junio de 2026, la conductora Glenna Milberg recibió al vicegobernador Jay Collins, al aspirante a la gubernatura Paul Renner, a la alcaldesa de Miami-Dade Daniella Levine Cava y al periodista Cody Weddle. El programa incluyó noticias locales de Miami-Dade, Broward y Florida Keys.

The latest episode of 'This Week in South Florida' featured host Glenna Milberg and guests including Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins, gubernatorial candidate Paul Renner, Miami-Dade Mayor Daniella Levine Cava, and reporter Cody Weddle. The episode is available to watch in full via the provided video link.

Florida Republicans gathered at the Hard Rock Casino for the annual Sunshine State Showdown, expressing confidence ahead of upcoming elections. Multiple candidates, including Byron Donalds endorsed by President Donald Trump, and high-profile figures like Attorney General James Uthmeier and U.S. Senators Ashley Moody and Rick Scott, participated. The event included debates among congressional candidates in District 25 and featured criticism between contenders.

Florida Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds faced a typo on a sign for his 'Read to Succeed' initiative and a debate over 'participation trophy' remarks. The Republican Party of Florida requires candidates to meet 10% support, raise $10 million, and secure 10,000 donors to qualify for debates, with Donalds leading polls at 38.8%. Jay Collins, another candidate, responded to criticism by displaying his prosthetic leg as a 'participation trophy.'

The 2026 Florida governor's race is intensifying as Democratic candidates David Jolly and Gwen Graham emphasize bipartisan governance, while Republicans face internal debates over candidate qualifications. Key contenders include Byron Donalds, Jay Collins, and Paul Renner, with Donalds receiving an endorsement from President Donald Trump.

Paul Renner, a Republican gubernatorial candidate, criticizes the GOP’s proposed property tax amendment for delaying tax reductions and removing key provisions from Governor Ron DeSantis’ plan. Renner advocates for immediate tax cuts through his 'Florida First Affordability Plan,' which includes exemptions for homeowners and non-housing properties, funded by real estate transaction fees.