As housing prices surge, rent control is back on the ballot

With rental prices skyrocketing and affordable housing in short supply, inflation-weary tenants in cities and counties across the country are turning to the ballot box for relief. Supporters say rent control policies on the Nov. 8 ballot are the best short-term option to dampen rising rents and ensure vulnerable residents remain housed.

Florida midterm elections: Over 3 million have cast ballots with Republicans leading Democrats

More than 3 million Floridians have cast ballots in the Nov. 8 elections, with Republicans continuing to have an edge over Democrats, according to data posted Tuesday morning on the state Division of Elections website.

Florida mayoral candidate accused of stealing opponent's campaign signs

Two candidates hoping to be the next mayor of Edgewater, Florida, a city northeast of Orlando, may ultimately take their fight to court over the alleged stealing of political campaign signs.

USF poll: DeSantis, Rubio lead in favorability ratings among Floridians

The University of South Florida conducted a statewide survey of 600 Floridians to measure public opinion around the upcoming general election in November.

Florida judge rules against Gov. DeSantis on migrant records

A Leon County circuit judge Tuesday ruled that Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration did not comply with the state’s public-records law after an open-government group sought records about a controversial decision to fly migrants from Texas to Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts.

DeSantis v. Crist debate: Takeaways from only Florida governor debate ahead of general election

With Florida’s gubernatorial race entering its final two weeks, education, immigration, property insurance, abortion and the economy took center stage Monday as Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democratic challenger Charlie Crist faced off in the only debate of their campaign.

The Issue Is: One-on-one with Charlie Crist
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FOX 35 Anchor John Brown sits down with the Democratic candidate running for governor of Florida, Charlie Crist.

The Issue Is: California Gov. Newsom challenges Florida Gov. DeSantis to debate
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FOX 35 anchor John Brown talks with FOX 11 reporter Elex Michaelson about migrant transports, and a debate challenge from California Gov. Gavin Newsom to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Florida election: Marco Rubio has slight lead over Val Demings in new poll

U.S. Senator Mario Rubio (R) holds a slight lead over challenger US Rep. Val Demings (D) in a newly released poll from Insider Advantage and FOX 35 Orlando.

Report: Charlie Crist taps union leader as running mate

Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist on Saturday will make what his campaign described as a “major” announcement, with a South Florida television station reporting he will name the leader of the Miami-Dade County teachers union as his running mate.