FLORIDA ELECTIONS NEWS

Governor-elect DeSantis Begins 'Thank You' Tour Across Florida

Pasco County

Suspended Broward County Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes. (File)

Snipes Hearing to Lay Bare Florida's Election Issues

Florida

Senator-elect Rick Scott spoke to Spectrum News on Capitol Hill about preparing for his role in the U.S. Senate come January 2019. (Spectrum News image)

Senator-Elect Rick Scott Kicks Off Transition Process on Capitol Hill

Washington, D.C.

Sen. Bill Nelson (D-Florida) took to the Senate floor Monday to convey a message of hope in his first public appearance since he conceded the Florida Senate race to Republican challenger Gov. Rick Scott. (Spectrum News image)

Bill Nelson Asserts He Won’t Give Up Fight for Progress, Despite Senate Loss

Washington, D.C.

Rick Scott at a campaign event in Naples last month. (File)

INTERACTIVE: Rick Scott's Senate Win Shows Shifting US, Florida Tides

Washington, D.C.

Nikki Fried becomes Florida Agriculture Commissioner as Caldwell concedes

Florida

Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes submitted her resignation letter late Sunday. (Courtesy of CNN)

Brenda Snipes to Resign as Broward Elections Supervisor

Florida

Republicans Ron DeSantis, left, and Rick Scott are now preparing for their new roles as governor and U.S. senator, respectively. (Spectrum News)

RECOUNT: As Democrats Concede, Republican Leaders Prepare For New Roles

Florida

Bill Nelson Concedes to Rick Scott in Florida Senate Race

Florida

Democrat Andrew Gillum during an campaign event in Miami. (File)

Gillum Concedes Florida Governor's Race to DeSantis

Florida

The manual count Sen. Bill Nelson had hoped would turn the tide in his favor is prompting Gov. Rick Scott to call for the senator's concession. (File photo)

RECOUNT: Scott Calls on Nelson to Concede as Recount Continues

Florida

"The bottom line is the only thing that should undermine credibility and confidence in our elections is the incompetence of Dr. Snipes and the Broward Elections Department," said U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio. (Samantha-Jo Roth/Spectrum News)

RECOUNT: Rubio Vocal On Recount, Hints At Possible Voter Fraud

Washington, D.C.

RECOUNT: Secretary of State Orders Manual Recount for 2 State Races

Florida

Florida voters approve Amendment 4 on restoring felons' voting rights

Orlando

Felix Ortiz, left, is the next City of Kissimmee commissioner (Seat 2) while Keith Trace is the newest council member for St. Cloud (Seat 5). (Spectrum News 13)

Osceola County's Political Newcomers Hope To Give Back

Osceola County

Scott Attends Senate New Member Orientation, Despite Race Not Yet Being Called

Washington, D.C.

RECOUNT: Scott to Recuse Himself From Election Certification

Florida

L to R: Both "undervotes" and "overvotes" will be considered by elections officials if/when manual recounts are ordered following the release of the machine recount results this week. (Angie Angers/Spectrum Bay News 9)

FLORIDA RECOUNT: What Makes an 'Undervote' or an 'Overvote'?

Manatee County

Neighbors of Man Who Fatally Shot Black Bear Push ‘Bear-Wise’ Practices

Orlando

Nelson Files Lawsuit to Delay Florida Recount Deadline

Florida

Amendment 4 Advocate Explains How Measure Will be Implemented

Florida

Brevard, Volusia Counties Begin Recounts for Big Florida Races

Brevard County

RECOUNT: If Needed, How Will a Manual Recount Work?

Manatee County

Orlando Expert Weighs In on Cybersecurity and Midterm Elections

Orlando

Judge Cautions Campaigns to Tone Down Election Recount Rhetoric

Florida

Nation Focuses On Florida's Recount As Vote Margins Shrink

Florida

Poll workers in Broward County count ballots. A judge ordered the county to release certain absentee ballots to the canvassing board by 7 p.m. Friday. (Spectrum News)

RECOUNT: Broward, Palm Beach Counties Ordered to Release Vote Info

Florida

RECOUNT: Rick Scott Sues Palm Beach County, Broward County Election Supervisors

Florida

DECISION 2018: What Is a Provisional Ballot?

Florida

Most Florida Felons to Get Back Voting Rights: What Happens Next?

Florida

So What's Next for Greyhound Racing in Florida?

Tampa

Close Agriculture Commissioner Race Heads to a Recount

Tampa

The U.S. Senate race between Gov. Rick Scott (left) and Bill Nelson is going to a recount. Nelson narrowly trails Scott. (Spectrum News files)

SENATE: Scott-Nelson Margin Narrows, Triggers Recount

Orlando

Discover who these candidates are. (File photo of voting)

CONGRESS: Democrats Take US House, Republicans Hold Senate

Florida

Voters at a polling location. (Spectrum News image)

DECISION 2018: How Florida Hispanic Vote Fared in Midterms

Florida

GOVERNOR: Gillum Concedes Governor's Race

Florida

SENATE RACES: Janet Cruz Declares Victory in District 18 Race

Hillsborough County

SENATE: Nelson, Scott Winner Undetermined Late Into Night

Florida

Florida Voters OK 11 Amendments, Including Felon Voting Rights, Dog Racing Ban

Orlando

Republican Ron DeSantis delivers his acceptance speech for Florida's governor Tuesday night. He had the support of President Donald Trump. (Spectrum News)

ELECTION DAY: DeSantis Elected Governor as Gillum Concedes

Orlando

Ashley Moody, a former federal prosecutor and judge, thanks Floridians for electing her the state's next attorney general Tuesday night. (Spectrum News)

ATTORNEY GENERAL: Floridians Elect Former Judge Ashley Moody

Florida

DECISION 2018: John Mina Elected Orange County Sheriff

Orange County

Election Day: Updates from Polling Locations

Florida

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Scott, Nelson Make Final Pushes

Florida

ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL: Election Day Arrives for Gillum and DeSantis

Florida

Incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson is sticking to an old school method of campaigning — sign waving on street corners. (Spectrum News image)

Sen. Nelson Returns to Old-Fashioned Sign-Waving in Final Hours of Campaign

Orlando

Greyhound racing dog at Kathi Lacasse’s kennel. (Jeff Allen/Spectrum News 13)

Greyhound Owner: ‘Yes’ to Amendment 13 Could Displace Thousands of Dogs

Florida

Here's What to Do if You're Turned Away on Election Day

Orlando

Lyft and Uber, the 2 major ride-sharing services, will free or discounted rides to the polls on Election Day. (Spectrum News file)

Lyft, Uber Offering Free Rides to Polls on Election Day

Nationwide

With Millions of Votes Already In, Candidates Make Last Push for the Undecided

Tampa

Actress America Ferrera speaks to a crowd at a rally in Kissimmee, urging Latinos to vote in the midterm election. (Samantha-Jo Roth/Spectrum News 13)

Celebrities Rally for Latino Votes in Florida

Osceola County

President Trump Rallies Conservative Crowd in Pensacola Ahead of Election Day

Florida

Florida Early Voting: What You Need to Know

Orlando

Amendment 11: Clearing up Obsolete Language in the State Constitution

Tampa

Raucous, Party-Like Atmosphere for President Trump Rally in Southwest Florida

Manatee County

Amendment 5: Supermajority Vote Required to Impose, Authorize or Raise State Taxes and Fees

Tampa

President Donald Trump and former Barack Obama will be in Florida to support their party's candidates. (File photo of Donald Trump and Barack Obama)

Current, Former Presidents Campaign For Florida's Candidates

Orange County

Democrat Anna Eskamani (left) and Republican Stockton Reeves (right) are running for Florida State House District 47. (Spectrum News image)

DECISION 2018: Eskamani, Reeves Vie for Florida House District 47

Orange County

Cops Release Video of Car Sought in Volusia GOP HQ Shooting

Volusia County

DECISION 2018: Early Voting Shows Republicans Out Voting Democrats

Orange County

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis with President Donald Trump. (Spectrum News file photo)

DECISION 2018: DeSantis Doubles Down on Embracing Trump

Florida

Gun Control Front and Center in Senate Race After Synagogue Shooting

Florida

Two tables at an early voting location in Palm Bay, each belonging to opposing political parties, are unusable because they were blocked by signs from the opposition. (Krystel Knowles/Spectrum News 13)

Campaign Signs in Brevard Barricades Campaigners from Accessing Tent

Brevard County

Florida Amendment 7 on Universities, Fallen Heroes: What You Need To Know

Florida

Democratic gubernatorial Andrew Gillum speaks to a crowd in Daytona Beach at Bethune-Cookman University. (Spectrum News image)

Gillum Rallies Crowd in Daytona Beach Despite Security Crunch

Volusia County

Agent posing as developer may have paid for Gillum dinner

GOP voters edge Dems with 2 million Florida ballots cast

Florida Amendment 6 on Victims's Rights: What You Need to Know

Florida

Political Connections: Miller Talks Bringing GOP Control Back to District 7

Orlando

Gubernatorial Candidates Trade Barbs in Final Debate

Tampa

Republican Ron DeSantis, left, and his Democratic rival Andrew Gillum are taking part in the final gubernatorial debate on Wednesday evening, October 24, 2018. (File photo)

Florida Gubernatorial Hopefuls Jab in Final Debate

Florida

New Bill Signed by Trump to Help Fund Water Projects in Florida

Washington, D.C.

New Documents Contradict Florida Democratic Nominee Gillum

Florida Democrats Bring in Joe Biden to Excite Voters in Orlando

Orlando

Florida AG Candidates Moody, Shaw Debate Opioids, Trump, Guns

Florida

Want Proof an Election is Near? Check Your Phone

Nationwide

Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum are running for governor. (File)

POLL: Andrew Gillum Ahead of Ron DeSantis, but Undecided Could Erase Gap

Florida

Sen. Bill Nelson and Gov. Rick Scott. (File)

EXCLUSIVE POLL: Bill Nelson pulls ahead of Rick Scott in senate race

Florida

EXCLUSIVE POLL: Florida's Attorney General Race Too Close to Call

Florida

Amendment two could impact landlords, renters, and local governments. (Spectrum News image)

Amendment 2: Vote Yes or No on Tax Breaks for Non-Homestead Properties

Florida

Democratic Rep. Stephanie Murphy (left) and Republican candidate for U.S. District 7 Mike Miller. (Spectrum News image)

DECISION 2018: Miller Tries to Bring Back GOP Control to District 7

Orlando

Watch Exclusive Interviews with Gubernatorial Candidates

Orlando

Former VP Joe Biden Campaigns with Andrew Gillum in Tampa

Hillsborough County

GOP candidate Ron DeSantis, left, and Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum will face off Sunday in their first debate.

DeSantis, Gillum to Face Off in First Debate Sunday

Tampa

Democrat Kristen Carlson on Political Connections. She is running for U.S. House District 15. (Spectrum News image)

Political Connections: Kristen Carlson Talks Run for House District 15

Orlando

Amendment 9: What Do Oil Drilling and Vaping Have to Do With Each Other?

Tampa

Expert: 2018 Midterms Most Expensive Non-Presidential Election in US History

Washington, D.C.

A greyhound waits to race at Sanford-Orlando Kennel Club. Amendment 13 would end racing in Florida if approved. (Spectrum News)

Amendment 13 Bans Florida Dog Racing: What You Need to Know

Tampa

Is a 'Blue Wave' Coming? Myths and Truths About the Midterms

Nationwide

Early Voting Period Extended for Counties Devastated by Michael

Florida

Critics Accuse Gov. Scott of ‘Playing Politics’ in Michael Response

Florida

Candidates Talk To Osceola Seniors About Platforms

Osceola County

Debate Canceled After Scott, Nelson Disagree on Makeup Date

Florida

Florida Supreme Court Keeps Bundled Amendments on November Ballot

Florida

Scott Pours Another $18M into Senate Campaign War Chest, Records Show

Florida

Incumbent Democratic Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy takes on Republican State Representative Mike Miller in a debate Tuesday. (Spectrum News image)

DECISION 2018: Murphy, Miller Square Off in Florida District 7 Debate

Orlando

Wide-spread destruction in Mexico Beach after Hurricane Michael. (Tony Rojek/Spectrum News)

MICHAEL: Storm Recovery Could Play Big Role in Florida US Senate Race

Washington, D.C.

Florida Amendment 3 on Gambling: What You Need to Know

Florida

DECISION 2018: November Election to Reshape Florida Supreme Court

Florida

An aerial look at Mexico Beach in Bay County after Hurricane Michael. Counties are scrambling to be ready for the general election. (File)

MICHAEL: Election Officials Scrambling in the Florida Panhandle

Florida

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Man Accused in 2017 Sanford Shooting of 6, Killing 2, Changes Plea

Seminole County

Supreme Court Refuses to Hear Planned Parenthood Case

Washington, D.C.

Flames erupt from a manufactured home on Brockett Road in Mims early Friday morning. A young girl died in the fire, which also sent 2 adults to a hospital. (Courtesy of a neighbor)

Child Killed, 2 Adults Hurt In Overnight House Fire in Brevard

Brevard County

Dozens of people who have been living in a makeshift "tent city" in a Panama City church parking lot will need a new home. (File photo)

Hurricane Michael: Panhandle To Close Up 'Tent City'

Florida