Could a former House Speaker overcome President Donald Trump’s preferred candidate to succeed Ron DeSantis ?

That’s the bet Palm Coast Republican Paul Renner is making by entering the Republican Primary race for Governor.

Renner, a military veteran of two wars and a former state prosecutor, represented Palm Coast for eight years after previously losing a nail-biter Special Election for a seat in Jacksonville. Since he left office, speculation has swirled about his next move, even as he served in meaningful roles including the Board of Governors for the State University System.

Now there is clarity, and an opportunity for him to come full circle in title, as he’s looking to move from the Board of Governors to the Governor’s Mansion.

Renner understands the odds and the com

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