Trump is backing state Sen. Randy Fine in the race, but Fine will have to clear a contested Primary first. In addition to repeat candidate Ehsan Joarder, Fine will have to defeat Aaron Baker of Sorrento in the Jan. 28 Primary.

Randy Fine of Palm Bay is reporting $426,712 raised through Jan. 8, according to Federal Election Commission records. More than $355,000 of that comes from individual contributions, and the other $70,000-plus stems from committee cash.

TALLAHASSEE — Florida’s legislative leaders issued a stunning rebuke to Gov. Ron DeSantis, rejecting his call for a special legislative session while holding their own to support President Donald Trump’s immigration agenda.

State Sen. Randy Fine, R-Brevard County, is resigning effective March 31 from the Senate as he runs in a special election to replace former U.S. Rep. Mike Waltz, who was named national security adviser by President Donald Trump.

With Fine running for Congress, Republican Florida Rep. Mayfield and Democrat Ahrens have said they are interested in running for his Senate seat

Other Florida senators expected to attend the inauguration are Sen. Jay Collins, R-Tampa; Sen. Ileana Garcia, R-Miami; Sen. Blaise Ingoglia, R-Spring Hill; Sen. Jonathan Martin, R-Fort Myers; and Sen. Ana Maria Rodriguez, R-Doral, according to information obtained by USA TODAY Network-Florida.

Donald Trump Jr. brought his oldest daughter Kai on stage to say ... 3:55 p.m. — Republican state Sen. Randy Fine of Melbourne Beach, who is running for Congress with Trump's endorsement, has posted a picture from the rally. "One more day!

Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session to help implement President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The proposal was filed Tuesday by Republican state Sen. Randy Fine ...

State lawmakers are expected to discuss immigration policies at length at a special session called by the governor.Monday’s session comes days after Florida Gov. Ron<a class="excerpt-read-more" href="

Ron DeSantis called for a special legislative session to help implement President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration policies. The proposal was filed Tuesday by Republican state Sen. Randy Fine ...

State lawmakers will be participating in President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration events ... On social media, Sen. Randy Fine, R-Melbourne Beach, and Sen. Joe Gruters, R-Sarasota, took ...

Gov. Ron DeSantis called Monday for a special legislative session to help implement President-elect Donald Trump’s immigration agenda, saying he anticipates the new administration will enact “ambitious policy changes” on day one and Florida needs to be ready to assist.