IT’S BEEN A LONG ELECTION WEEK HERE. AND AS YOU GUYS SAID, IT ULTIMATELY CAME DOWN TO FIVE VOTES WITH DEMOCRAT ANDY THOMPSON COMING OUT ON TOP. NOW, THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE THE RECOUNT TODAY IS ...

A newly published political science study finds that the process of validating vote-by-mail ballots in the United States remains subjective.

In the two weeks since the U.S. and Israel launched strikes on Iran, President Donald Trump increasingly has been knocked on his political heels.

The 2026 Florida legislative session has ended — without a budget. From DEI bans to new voter verification requirements, here ...

TALLAHASSEE — Florida legislators have approved a measure requiring voters to show proof of U.S. citizenship in upcoming elections, a move supporters say ...

Republicans in the Florida House and Senate passed a measure to verify voters’ citizenship and restrict the kinds of IDs voters can use to identify themselves at the polls.

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Early voting for three Florida special elections begins March 14. Learn about the districts, candidates, and key dates.

Andy Thomson, Democratic candidate for mayor of Boca Raton, Florida, defeated Republican candidates Mike Liebelson and Fran Nachlas this week, flipping a seat that has not been held by Democrats for ...

The season started Dec. 6, making its return in Florida for the first time in a decade. Last December, FWC staff presented an update on black bears in the state to commissioners. In March 2025, a ...

The vast majority of Florida voters likely would not be affected by the changes. Lawrence Mower is a Tallahassee correspondent, covering politics and the state capitol. Reach him at ...

The field for Florida's 2026 gubernatorial race has grown to 41 declared candidates. Current Governor Ron DeSantis is ineligible to run again due to term limits after serving two consecutive terms.