Who is Jason Palmer? Democrat delivers Biden's 1st primary loss in American Samoa
Jason Palmer, a little-known candidate, beat Biden in the American Samoa Democratic caucus on Super Tuesday – despite having never visited the territory.
Sen. Scott considers political future
Republican leadership in the United States Senate is expected to change in November after Minortity Leader Mitch McConnel announced he would be stepping down. One name being mentioned as a replacement for McConnel is U.S. Sen. Rick Scott, of Florida.
Florida House could vote on homeless bill Friday
Florida lawmakers are expected to vote on a bill Friday that would ban camping in public spaces. Some critics of the bill say it targets homeless people. House members debated the bill on the house floor Thursday.
Trump: Nikki Haley nearing end of her campaign
The Trump presidential campaign issued a scathing response on Tuesday after his last remaining GOP challenger, former Ambassador Nikki Haley, announced she is not dropping out of the race to "kiss the ring" despite facing a 30 point deficit in her home state of South Carolina.
Florida lawmakers push lab-grown meat ban bill
A bill that would ban the cultivating or selling of lab-grown meat is moving through the Florida legislature.
Push to make it harder to pass amendments
Florida lawmakers are considering tougher requirements for passage of state constitutional amendments. A House panel is recommending raising the threshold of how many votes are needed to pass an amendment.
Florida House ready to pass social media restrictions
The Florida House is poised to pass a bill aimed at preventing children under age 16 from using social media, as parts of the tech industry argue the measure could be unconstitutional and create data privacy concerns.
Key things to know from the 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses
Former President Donald Trump dominated Iowa’s presidential caucuses on Monday night, leaving him with a tighter grip on the GOP nomination. Here's when the next major competitive race will be held.
Climate protesters interrupt DeSantis town hall
GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was interrupted by climate protestors during a Fox News town hall.
Florida mail-in voting rules could change under new bill being challenged by elections officials
Floridians have been allowed to mail in their ballots for any reason, without needing an excuse, since 2002. Nationwide, 43% of voters mailed in their ballots in 2020.
Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
Republican debate takeaways: Presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump
With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate.
Republican debate: Nikki Haley targeted by rivals as they all trail Trump
Nikki Haley is facing new criticism in the opening moments of the fourth debate for Republican presidential hopefuls.
Florida election officials are being sent fentanyl-laced letters, FBI says: How they're staying safe
In recent years, election officials have been sent anthrax, received direct death threats, and have had their home addresses leaked. Now, the FBI says they have to be on the lookout for fentanyl.
Monique Worrell vows to fight for old job
The former state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties is trying to get her job back. Monique Worrell was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis three months ago.
FBI investigating after envelopes with fentanyl, other substances sent to US elections offices
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Central Florida Municipal Election Results 2023
Voters in some Central Florida counties went to the polls today to choose candidates in a number of municipal elections.
What to know about Central Florida elections on Tuesday, Nov. 7
Voters in some Central Florida counties will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to choose candidates in a number of municipal elections. There are also special primary elections to fill a vacancy is Florida House Dist. 35.
DeSantis 'like a wounded falling bird,' Trump says at Central Florida Republican summit
The summit was hosted by the Republican Party of Florida and featured seven presidential candidates on stage making their case to voters. The crowd of roughly 1,500 people cheered most for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Former President Donald Trump.