Florida GOP Governor Race Erupts in Beef

0:00It's April 20th. Welcome to Tampa Bay News today, powered by AI, I'm Cory with the story. Florida's Republican race for governor just exploded into full-on beef. Utenna Governor Jay Collins straight-up called out Congressman Byron Donalds, saying if Donalds wins the nomination, he'll hand the general. Election to a Democrat in November, Donalds holds an early polling lead, boosted by President Trump's endorsement, with Collins ain't having it. Collins dropped his bomb at a press conference in St. Petersburg to shut down rumors he's bailing on the race. Instead, he's pumping at least $1 million into attack ads and releasing a dossier packed with dirt on Donalds, warning polls show a real. Chance Democrat David Jolly could take the governor's mansion. Donald's fired back quick, labeling Collins desperate as the primary pressure builds. He questioned what a smooth-talking Democrat like Jolly would really do in office. Meanwhile, another GOP contender, former House Speaker Paul Renner, echoed the vibe, saying

1:02a vote for Donalds might as well be one for Jolly. On the Democratic side, Jolly's hitting the trail hard in Seminole and Marion counties, spots where Dems have struggled lately. He's facing Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in their primary, but Braggs he can smoke any Republican nominee, calling their infighting a throwback to. Old politics. This GOP family feud could reshape the whole race, with big money flying and endorsements on the line. Keep watching as Florida's battleground heats up, even more.