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Of the 32 Florida counties named in the lawsuit, four are in the Tampa Bay area: Citrus, Hernando, Manatee and Pasco. (Adria Iraheta, staff)

New lawsuit alleges several Florida counties violating Puerto Ricans' right to vote

Florida

Decision 2018 Voting Guide

Early voting sign.

Florida Early Voting begins: What you need to know

Orlando

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Decision 2018: Andrew Gillum hopes for 'Sanders surge' of voters

Tampa

Gubernatorial candidate Adam Putnam speaks to Republicans at 4 Rivers Smokehouse in Winter Park Friday. (Erin Murray, Staff)

Decision 2018: Adam Putnam feels good about Florida primary chances

Orange County

Some experts warn that threat of foreign interference is at an all-time high across the campaign world. (Spectrum News image)

Experts: Hackers targeting candidates and campaigns ahead of midterms

Washington, D.C.

Local groups like the Hispanic Federation, Mi Familia Vota, and UnidosUS announced a joint effort to increase Hispanic voter participation. (Stephanie Bechara, staff)

Central Florida groups join forces to increase Hispanic voter participation

Osceola County

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Decision 2018 poll: Immigration top priority for Florida voters

Florida

The 3 Orange County mayoral candidates, Left to Right: Rob Panepinto, Jerry Demings, Pete Clarke.

Decision 2018: Meet Orange County's mayoral candidates

Orange County

Dana Young, left, has been endorsed by the Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. (Adria Iraheta, Spectrum Bay News 9)

Florida State Hispanic Chamber of Commerce endorses Dana Young for Senate seat

Florida

Polk county

Some Polk polling places change location ahead of Aug. 28

Polk County

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POLL: Floridians split on President Donald Trump

Florida

With the midterm elections just months away, one expert says the threat of interference is at an all-time high, adding new urgency to concerns about hacking. (Spectrum News image)

Amid insecurity, experts emphasize reassuring voters’ confidence in election system

Washington, D.C.

Many Democrats are undecided between Attorney General candidates Sean Shaw and Ryan Torres. (File)

Decision 2018 Poll: Undecideds leave Democratic race for Attorney General uncertain

Florida

Florida Republican Attorney General candidates Ashley Moody and Frank White.

Decision 2018 Poll: Lots of undecided voters on Moody-White AG battle

Florida

While it’s the battle for control of the U.S. House and Senate that’s been in the headlines, some experts say this could be the most important year of governors’ races for the next decade. (Spectrum News file)

Gubernatorial races in 2018 slated to be most important for next decade

Washington, D.C.

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POLL: Graham, Levine tied for lead ahead of Democratic candidates

Florida

Algae blooms

Toxic algae blooms continue to fuel election-year finger-pointing

Florida

Ron DeSantis and Adam Putnam are neck and neck in our latest Decision 2018 Gubernatorial Poll. (File)

Decision 2018 Poll: Republicans give DeSantis a slim lead over Putnam

Orlando

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Decision 2018: Republican Florida attorney general race turns bitter

Florida

Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Democratic House Minority Leader, is the only female House Speaker in Congressional history. (Office of Nancy Pelosi)

Support for Nancy Pelosi's leadership split ahead of the midterms

Washington, D.C.

Seventy-one percent of Hillsborough County residents voted early in 2016. (Dave Jordan, Spectrum Bay News 9)

Hillsborough County election officials ready for early voting

Hillsborough County

Terry Krassner, Jeff Larsen and Lisa Cane (left to right) are running for the Pinellas County School Board for District 2. All cite school safety as being a top initiative. (Spectrum Bay New 9)

Pinellas School Board candidates differ on program priorities

Pinellas County

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Decision 2018: Rep. Darren Soto, Alan Grayson face off in congressional debate

Osceola County

This year alone Mi Familia Vota has registered 20,000 Latinos to vote. (Stephanie Bechara, Spectrum News)

Non-profit works to boost Latino vote presence

Orange County

UCF enrollment is 66,000, a potential block of voters. The university could see an early voting location set up ahead of November election, but not enough time for August. (Julie Gargotta, Staff)

Judge's ruling permits early voting on college campuses

Orange County

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Signs outside an early voting location in Brevard County. (Krystel Knowles, staff)

Early voting begins in Brevard County

Brevard County

Jacksonville Jaguars wide receiver Marqise Lee is tackled by Minnesota Vikings defensive back Xavier Rhodes, right, during the first half of Jacksonville's 14-10 win over Minnesota on Saturday. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)

Jaguars beat Vikings 14-10 in defense-dominated preseason game

Minnesota

Born and Bread Bakehouse in Lakeland draws large crowds on Saturdays. (Stephanie Claytor, staff)

European-style bakery in Lakeland draws large crowds

Polk County