DeSantis Names New CFO, Blasts Trump's Pick Joe Gruters

BEST OF - White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt responded to a barrage of Epstein questions, the WSJ is reporting that Trump once sent Jeffrey Epstein a 'bawdy' birthday letter, Maurene Comey says she was fired without cause, our White House Correspondent Jon Decker gives an update on the investigation into former President Biden's mental decline, and the White House addresses Trump's bruised hand and swolen legs.

Our National Correspondent Rory O'Neill joins us to talk about the WSJ report that Donald Trump once wrote a 'bawdy' letter to Jeffrey Epstein, Trump's push to reopen Alcatraz, and will cane sugar change the taste of Coca-Cola?

TOP STORIES - Byron Donalds says 'not there yet' on firing Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a 71-year-old Largo roman was arrested on child pornography charges, a Florida mom has been jailed for contempt of court over HOA fines, 'Alligator Alcatraz’ lawsuit says detainees don’t have attorneys, emails show DeSantis administration blindsided county officials with plans for ‘Alligator Alcatraz’, Florida AG files lawsuit to defend homeowners in dispute over pro-Trump signs.

TRENDING - A tech company CEO was caught having an affair with his HR chief on the crowd cam at a Coldplay concert, CBS cancels Stephen Colbert's show, forensic expert says there are 'so many issues' with the Jeffrey Epstein prison video, and Lara Trump is calling on the president to be more transparent.

Tampa Bay Times Entertainment and Events Reporter Sharon Wynne joins us with a list of events happening around Tampa Bay this weekend, including the Ice Cream Festive, Tampa Bay Rodeo, and Margarita Wars.

BEST OF - President Trump lashed out at Republicans who are still interested in the Epstein story, Pam Bondi fired the prosecutor who convicted Ghislaine Maxwell, Trump denies report he's firing Jerome Powell, DeSantis rips into politicians who 'prattle' about the Florida insurance market, and anti-Trump protests are planned today across the country.

Senior Editor at The Dispatch Sarah Isgur joins us to discuss the Epstein files and the investigation into Biden's use of autopen. What exactly are the Epstein files, what could be released, and what might be happening behind the scenes at the DOJ?

TOP STORIES - DeSantis appoints state Senator Blaise Ingoglia as Florida CFO, former Jan. 6 committee lawyer launches Democratic bid for Congress in a Florida district Trump won, rapper Flo Rida gets a key to Miami-Dade County.

TRENDING - DHS Secretary Kristi Noem says she's taking a look at more TSA restrictions, including those on liquids in carry-on bags, Elon Musk blows hole in Trump's Epstein 'hoax' comments, MAGA reacts to Trump's comments on Epstein, Barack and Michelle Obama finally address divorce rumors, and a Florida woman fought off a would-be kidnapper and it was all caught on video.

Tampa Bay Business Journal Real Estate Editor Ashley Kritzer talks about potential new Rays owner Patrick Zalupski and what we should know about him.