TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Former Speaker of the Florida House Paul Renner announced Wednesday that he has entered the race to become the state's next governor.

Renner released the following statement with his announcement:

“As a legislator and Speaker of the House, I stood with Ron DeSantis to brand our state the Free State of Florida. I’m running for Governor so that when the DeSantis era comes to an end, we can defend our victories and solve the challenges that remain.

“As a military veteran of two wars, a state prosecutor, and Speaker of the House, I’ve fought the tough battles, and I will never back down from the fight for our conservative values. As a father, I am committed to securing Florida’s safety and prosperity for the next generation.

“I know how to defend and expand our role as

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