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Renzo Downey

Renzo Downey covers the Florida Legislature for Florida Politics. After graduating from Northwestern University in 2019, Renzo began his reporting career in the Lone Star State, covering state government for the Austin American-Statesman. Shoot Renzo an email at renzo@floridapolitics.com and follow him on Twitter @RenzoDowney.

Stories By Renzo Downey

America in Crisis

Defund the defunders: Ron DeSantis touts anti-violence proposal to Tucker Carlson

Violent protests and "Defund the Police" are the latest issues in the Governor's corsshairs.

By Renzo DowneySeptember 22, 2020

Headlines

Casey DeSantis announces $2M in mental health funding for rural county schools

The CARES Act funds come on top of $100 million approved in the current budget.

By Renzo DowneySeptember 21, 2020

America in Crisis

Gov. DeSantis, GOP legislative leaders propose harsh measures against ‘Defund the Police’ protests

The Governor's proposed bill would stiffen penalties, create new criminal offenses and halt grants to jurisdictions that slash law enforcement...

By Renzo DowneySeptember 21, 2020

Headlines

FSU football coach Mike Norvell tests positive for COVID-19

Norvell won't coach next week's game.

By Renzo DowneySeptember 19, 2020

Corona Economics

Florida’s smallest counties getting second round of CARES Act funding

Round two includes $255 million available for the same 55 counties.

By Renzo DowneySeptember 19, 2020

Influence

Ron DeSantis announces another $50M for spring restoration

That's on top of $100M in projects last year.

By Renzo DowneySeptember 19, 2020

Headlines

Gov. DeSantis orders flags at half staff for Ruth Bader Ginsburg

The U.S. Supreme Court Justice died at 87 Friday.

By Renzo DowneySeptember 19, 2020

Headlines

Kayser Enneking extends fundraising lead over Chuck Clemons to $100K+

The Democratic challenger has raised $350K so far.

By Renzo DowneySeptember 18, 2020

Headlines

Trio of Florida’s top elected Republicans suffer negative approval ratings

Of the three Republicans, Rick Scott fares the worst.

By Renzo DowneySeptember 15, 2020

Headlines

Monmouth Univ.’s first poll of Florida: Joe Biden holds slight lead in Sunshine State

Biden and Trump remain in a statistical tie in the Sunshine State.

By Renzo DowneySeptember 15, 2020

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