Florida trial lawyer and Democratic mega-fundraiser John Morgan announced he’s launching his own political party, after repeatedly teasing that he might run for governor in the state. The prominent attorney — whose face is festooned on billboards and advertisements for his law firm Morgan & Morgan across the country — is well-known for bankrolling campaigns to legalize medical marijuana and raise the minimum wage in Florida.

A pair of potential candidates for Florida governor hinted at shaking up the race this week, with Florida's first lady the latest to address speculation on Friday.