Florida constitutional amendments: Here’s what to know about the 3 ballot measures

Florida voters will decide the outcome of three proposed constitutional amendments on Nov. 3 that could reshape the state reserve fund and alter property tax policies for homeowners, farmers and business owners.

Florida candidates make final visits on the campaign trail
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Midterm election start next week and Florida governor candidates David Jolly and Byron Donalds make their last few stops before voters cast their ballots. FOX 35's Matt Trezza was in DeLand for both candidates' rallies.

Final St. Pete poll reveals new info on voter turnout
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With less than a week until Election Day, the final St. Pete Polls survey offers key insights into both the races and projected voter turnout. UCF Political Science professor, Dr. Aubrey Jewett, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to discuss the final numbers ahead of the election. 

Grady Judd, public safety leaders raise emergency service concerns about Amendment 3: 'We're here warning you'

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd, police chiefs, fire chiefs and firefighters gathered in Tampa on Monday to warn that Amendment 3, a proposed property tax amendment, could strain local government budgets and make it harder to maintain emergency services as communities grow.

Florida governor, U.S. Senate races tighten in latest poll from UNF

A new University of North Florida poll shows competitive races for Florida governor and the U.S. Senate, with Republican candidates Byron Donalds and Ashley Moody holding narrow leads over their Democratic opponents.

New Polls Shows Momentum is Shifting ahead of Midterm Elections
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As the November election nears, early polling indicates that multiple races could be surprisingly close. Notably, the Cook Political Report has shifted its governor's race rating from 'Likely Republican' to 'Lean Republican.' Independent political analyst Rich Rubino joined Good Day Orlando to share his insights on the shift.

New polls show Republicans leading Florida statewide as races tighten
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New political polling suggests Florida's statewide races remain favorable to Republicans, even as one national election analyst has moved the governor's race into a more competitive category.

Fox Power Rankings show Democrats are Gaining Ground in Key Florida Races
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Competition is heating up in Central Florida’s congressional races. A recent Fox News poll forecasts tighter contests in both District 7 and District 9. Independent political analyst Rich Rubino joins Good Day Orlando to break down why we’re seeing these shifting trends.

POLITICS OF AI: Why Emerging Tech Is Shaping the Midterms
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Artificial intelligence is fast becoming a core campaign issue ahead of the midterms. As members of Congress pitch voters at home, state leaders, including Governor Ron DeSantis are pressing for tougher state-level regulations. Political analyst Dr. Larry Walker joins us to discuss why AI is top of mind for voters.

David Jolly, Ashley Moody reject election debates
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Davd Jolly, the democratic nominee for Florida governor, announced yesterday that he will not debate Republican gubernatorial candidate Byron Donalds, despite both campaigns previously expressing intentions to share a debate stage. Dr. John Sacher, UCF History Professor, joined FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live over Zoom to break down what comes next. 

Florida governor candidates differ on AI, data centers and property taxes

With Election Day less than two months away, both major-party candidates for Florida governor are making their case to Central Florida voters.

Congressman Mike Haridopolos warns of AI regulations
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Congressman Mike Haridopolos joins Good Day Orlando to discuss the need for government policy and regulations as AI evolves. 

Florida attorney general sues Netflix over data collection and children's privacy claims

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier is expanding his legal campaign against major technology companies, this time targeting Netflix over its advertising practices and children's privacy protections.

Could Florida redistricting backfire on Republicans?
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Dr. John Sacher, UCF History Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the Florida Republicans' redistricting efforts and the chance their redrawn districts meant to increase the number of seats the GOP holds in Congress could backfire with several races and whether the Blue Wave other states are seeing will be a tsunami or a little ripple in November.

Grand jury finds $10 million in Hope Florida funds 'misappropriated,' but no one charged

Florida Democrats are calling for additional investigations and the resignations of two top state officials after a leaked grand jury report found that $10 million from a Medicaid settlement was “misappropriated" before money ultimately flowed to political committees.

Byron Donalds picks state Sen. Bryan Avila as running mate in Florida governor’s race

Republican gubernatorial nominee Byron Donalds has selected state Sen. Bryan Avila of Miami as his running mate, adding a South Florida lawmaker and military veteran to the GOP ticket.

Why every Maxwell Frost endorsement won their election
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Florida Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson via Zoom to break down his slate of political endorsements in the 2026 Primary Elections, where every single candidate he endorsed, from Orange County School Board members to US Senate Candidate Angie Nixon and Florida Governor candidate David Jolly won their primaries and are heading to the General Election in November on the Democratic ticket.

Florida Gov. candidate wants a new state income tax
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Independent Florida Governor candidate Frank Russo joins FOX 35's Hayden Wiggs live via Zoom to break down his proposal for a 9.9% income tax on taxable personal income over $1 million, which he wants to go to first responders, infrastructure and teachers.

Randy Fine fights to keep Florida's District-6: 'Ran against evil'
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Congressman Randy Fine spoke with Good Day Orlando's John Brown about his primary election win days after one of his campaigns signs was vandalized with swastika symbol. Fine said he's a fighter who works hard.  "I fight on everything. I fight as hard if you haven't gotten your veterans benefits or your social security benefits as I do to make sure we deport every illegal immigrant," Fine said. "...I go and I work as hard as I can everyday to what I believe is right."

Angie Nixon upsets Alex Vindman in Fla. Senate Primary
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Florida Democrat, State Representative Angie Nixon joins FOX 35's Hayden Wiggs live via Zoom off her upset win over Alex Vindman in Florida's primary election for U.S. Senate to discuss her winning campaign, platform and plan to defeat incumbent Republican Senator Ashley Moody in November.