The final legislative checklist won’t just affect the day-to-day lives of Floridians, but it could be the last chance DeSantis gets to add to a lengthy record he could use if he mounts another bid for president.

Just one day before Florida’s 2026 legislative session begins in Tallahassee, Gov. Ron DeSantis announced a notable decrease in statewide homeowners’ insurance premiums, which comes as the governor prepares for his “State of the State Address,

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to call a special legislative session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts, pending a Supreme Court ruling on voting rights.

DeSantis announced Julie Brown has been appointed as Chair of that board that oversees gambling issues in the state while Peter Cuderman and William Spicola were appointed as general members of the panel. DeSantis reappointed John Michael D’Aquila and Tina Repp as returning board members, a news release said.

Gov. Ron DeSantis will give his eighth and final State of the State speech on Jan. 13, kicking off the regular 60-day legislative session.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis will hold a news conference Wednesday morning at the Sea Hag Marina in Steinhatchee.