Democrats turn to Charlie Crist to try to slow Florida

Democrats turn to Charlie Crist to try to slow Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ahead of 2024

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To take on the herculean task of challenging Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall

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Florida Democrats are going with someone familiar over "something new.

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For the second time in eight years, Democratic voters will elect Charlie Crist as their nominee for governor

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CNN projects, choosing the seasoned veteran over Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried

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who was vying to become the state's first female governor.

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