President Donald Trump brought an early end Thursday to the speculation around his favorite for the 2026 Florida governor’s race in a post on Truth Social, endorsing loyalist Rep. Byron Donalds for the job.

It’s also an immediate blow to Gov. Ron DeSantis, whose wife, Casey, is considering a run to replace him in the Governor’s Mansion, the Miami Herald reported earlier this month. Donalds, a former state lawmaker who used to be close to DeSantis, had a falling out with the governor after he endorsed Trump in the presidential primary.

Who is Casey DeSantis? Florida governor's wife holds early favorability in the state's 2026 governor race as key figures prepare for the election.

Florida first lady Casey DeSantis was the most favorable candidate to succeed her husband, Gov. Ron DeSantis, as governor, a new poll found.

Dr. Michael Binder, Faculty Director, UNF Public Opinion Research Lab joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down his poll of registered voters, which found housing is the top concern for Florida voters,

While Ron DeSantis can't run for governor again in 2026, some voters might want to see another DeSantis on the ballot. But one notable Florida voter, President Donald Trump, seems to have another candidate in mind.

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