Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis and President Donald Trump may have different opinions about who should be the next governor of the state, but the two apparently make a good team on the golf course.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is not leaving office for almost two years, but the fight to replace him has already sparked intense jockeying among Republicans — and set up a proxy battle between DeSantis and President Donald Trump.

The first order of business, after legislative leaders deliver opening remarks to their members, is Gov. Ron DeSantis' State of the State address. Joe Gorchow joins CBS4 News as a seasoned reporter and anchor with extensive live and breaking news experience.

President Donald Trump has told his advisers that he wants to announce the agreement in his address to Congress Tuesday evening, three of the sources said, cautioning that the deal had yet to be signed and the situation could change.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis delivers his State of the State address during the first day of the legislative session at the Florida State Capitol on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, in Tallahassee, Fla. Photo by Matias J. Ocner [email protected]

Florida lawmakers have officially kicked off their 2025 legislative session. But the political aspirations of two of the state’s best known residents — Republican Gov.

As state lawmakers return to the Capitol for the annual legislative session, it's anyone's guess as to what this year's overriding issue will be.