Democrat Dan McDow flips Florida House District 33 seat after close recount

Florida may have avoided a Democratic wave, but Democrats scored a significant victory in Brevard County, where a state House seat flipped blue for the first time in more than a decade.

Florida midterm turnout reaches second-highest level in 30 years

Florida recorded 60.9% voter turnout in the midterm election, the second-highest rate in the state in the past three decades.

CAIR ends Florida operations under domestic terrorist label

A federal judge Thursday denied a request from the Council on American-Islamic Relations and its Florida chapter not to be labeled a “domestic terrorist" organization under a new state law.

Democrats gain ground in Florida Legislature despite Republican election wins

Democrats gained seats in the Florida Legislature during Tuesday's midterm elections, narrowing Republican control of the state House despite Republican victories in statewide Senate and gubernatorial races.

DeSantis warns GOP faces years of political fallout after sweeping election losses

Gov. Ron DeSantis warned Wednesday that Republicans could face years of political setbacks following sweeping Democratic victories across the country, describing the election results as one of the party's most significant defeats in decades.

Florida Midterms 2026: Close races, Amendment 3
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While Florida held the line as a GOP powerhouse, unexpectedly tight legislative races and the decisive approval of Amendment 3 point to an evolving political landscape for lawmakers preparing to take their seats in Tallahassee and on Capitol Hill. John Hanley, a Political Science Lecturer at the University of Central Florida, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss wat comes next. 

2026 Election: DeSantis warns of ‘deep hole’ for Republicans nationally, says Florida held the line

Gov. Ron DeSantis said Wednesday that Republicans face a difficult road nationally after Democrats made major gains in the 2026 midterm elections, while praising Florida for holding the line against what Republicans described as a nationwide "blue wave."

Ashley Moody reelected to US Senate, defeats Angie Nixon

Ashley Moody was reelected to the U.S. Senate on Tuesday night in Florida, defeating Democratic challenger, Angie Nixon.

Nearly 40% of Florida voters have cast ballots ahead of Election Day

More than 5.4 million Floridians have already voted in the midterm elections, representing 38.2% of the state's 13.7 million registered voters, according to the Florida Division of Elections.

Governor declares state of emergency for Brevard flooding
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Brevard County received a 1000-year rain event on Monday. Homes and roads got record level flooding, requiring residents to be rescued by boats and high-water trucks. Officials urge residents to shelter in place.

Donalds, Jolly make final campaign stops before Florida election

Florida gubernatorial nominees Byron Donalds and David Jolly held statewide campaign rallies Monday to make their final pitches on the eve of Election Day. 

Polls show close races ahead of Election Day
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With less than 24 hours until Election Day, the latest polls show close several races are close. More than five million Floridians have already cast their ballots. Independent political analyst Rich Rubino joins Good Day Orlando to break down the numbers.

President Trump rallies voters in Daytona Beach
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President Donald Trump flew to Daytona Beach Friday night to rally voters ahead of Tuesday's election. He talked for roughly 90 minutes at the Ocean Center.

Democrats attempt to sway republican voters in Daytona Beach
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As republican voters wait in line for the Trump rally, democratic leaders and supporters approach people to discuss why their candidate is the better choice. 

Florida early voting: More than 4.2 million ballots cast ahead of Election Day

With Election Day just four days away, candidates across Florida are making their final appeals to voters as they try to turn out supporters in a closely watched midterm election.