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Outgoing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the predicted "blue wave," believed to be a rebuke of President Donald Trump's agenda, materialized as a "meteor strike."
Byron Donalds declared victory over Democratic opponent David Jolly in the race for Florida governor Tuesday night. The win means the Republican congressman will become the state's first Black governor.
Byron Donalds declared victory over Democratic opponent David Jolly in the race for Florida governor Tuesday night. The win means the Republican congressman will become the state's first Black governor.
Investigators are just beginning the lengthy process of determining why a business jet plummeted from the sky in Florida after encountering a thunderstorm and slammed into the ground with such force that it created a crater and shattered the plane.
Democratic gubernatorial nominee conceded to republican governor-elect Byron Donalds. During his watch party in Tampa Tuesday night, he took a moment to thank the supporters who gathered to support him and his team.
Floridians cast their ballots in the 2026 midterms to determine who controls the governorship, one of the state's Senate seats, and various other positions.
Election Day is here. Voters nationwide will decide control of the U.S. House and Senate. Democrats must flip four seats in the Senate and three seats in the House to wrest control of the chambers from Republicans.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) held another press conference on Tuesday to share updates into its investigation of the Learjet 60 aircraft that crashed in Palm Beach County on Sunday.
Attorney General James Uthmeier is facing former state Sen. Jose Javier Rodriguez on Tuesday, hoping he persuaded Florida voters to allow him to keep the position he was appointed to.
Tampa Electric (TECO) and Duke Energy customers will see lower rates starting next year.
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — Investigators found part of the tail of the jet that crashed in South Florida more than a mile from the crater caused when the aircraft made impact. National Transportation Safety Board member Tom Chapman said during a news conference Tuesday that the discovery of tail parts confirms the…
A man was arrested on Saturday after a 9-day-old infant was brought to the hospital partially unresponsive, according to the Lee County Sheriff's Office.
An MSC cruise was canceled Tuesday after the ship was detained by the U.S. Coast Guard at the Port of Miami.
Republican incumbent U.S. Senator Ashley Moody faces Democractic State Representative Angie Nixon on Tuesday in the race for Florida's U.S. Senate seat.
Property tax relief or the possibility of less funding for public services? That is the question posed to Florida voters this Election Day on Amendment 3, which, if passed, would cut property taxes for homeowners.
Election Day is here, and the time has come for Floridians to choose who will replace term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Floridians voting in this year's midterm elections will decide on three key amendments.
Florida students were seen on Monday getting off a school bus and walking through waist-deep floodwater.
“I flew on that exact aircraft last month with those same two pilots. They were incredible professionals and genuinely wonderful people," the athlete wrote.
Election Day is here, and the candidates competing for Florida’s U.S. Senate seat are making their final appeals to voters in what both sides expect to be a close race.
PALM BAY, Fla. (WFLA)— One person has died as a result of the flooding in Palm Bay, officers announced. According to the Palm Bay Police Department, an adult man has died. "We are heartbroken to report this, and our hearts and prayers are with his family," the police department said in a post on Facebook.
The governor's mansion is up for grabs as Florida voters head to the polls on Tuesday, where Democrat David Jolly and Republican Byron Donalds are facing off for the position.
Keep up with election updates and race calls for the 2026 midterms in the blog below.
The polls have all predicted close races in Florida. However, most pollsters forecasted a higher Republican turnout. There’s still time for Republicans to increase their turnout, since history shows Election Day voting is a key day for the GOP.
Nov. 3 is Election Day for the 2026 midterms, so here are things to know before you head to vote.
Florida voters will be heading to the polls Tuesday to decide who will replace Governor Ron DeSantis when his second term ends next year.
The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission completed over 60 rescues on Monday after part of Florida's Atlantic Coast was inundated with torrential rain.
Federal investigators are examining the weather conditions surrounding a deadly private jet crash in Palm Beach County that killed all nine people on board.
Two confident candidates are in the race for Florida's U.S. Senate seat: current U.S. Senator Ashley Moody and Florida State Representative Angie Nixon. Polls in the race could be close in parts of the state.
The seven passengers killed in the Florida plane crash have been identified as a tech CEO and his loved ones, according to a company statement.
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis issued a state of emergency for several counties on Monday after a portion of the state endured heavy rainfall and flooding.
A Florida deputy came to the rescue to wrangle an alligator that was spotted near a tourist area on Halloween.
Video shows the jet nosediving before exploding just feet from vehicles passing and nearby homes.
A man was arrested following an investigation into the sexual battery of an 83-year-old woman, the Sumter County Sheriff's Office said.
American Airlines announced Sunday that it has brought back nonstop flights between Haiti and Florida.
Two separate shootings at Halloween parties claimed the lives of two young people and injured 11 more, the Jacksonville Sheriff's Office said.
Stone crab season kicked off in the Florida Keys with the 15th annual Stone Crab Eating Contest at Key Fisheries on Sunday.
The parents of a 4-year-old boy were arrested Saturday after Florida deputies found the boy playing alone in a retention pond.
An auto insurer will refund more than $46 million in excessive profits to policyholders.
The 20-year-old Florida co-pilot heard in harrowing air traffic control audio as her plane plummeted to the ground on Sunday has been identified by family.
A pilot aboard the Learjet that crashed in Palm Beach County, Florida, on Friday had reported issues with ice and turbulence before declaring the plane’s imminent crash, according to chilling Air Traffic Control recordings.
All nine people on board a business jet that nosedived into a South Florida neighborhood have died.
Byron Donalds made a stop in Hillsborough County Sunday night for one final push before Tuesday's election. Meanwhile, opponent David Jolly made a stop in Miami.
Florida State fired coach Mike Norvell on Sunday, roughly 12 hours after a home loss to Clemson and despite a buyout of roughly $50 million that is among the largest in college football history.
A business jet carrying 9 people crashed in a Florida neighborhood Sunday, erupting in a massive fireball.
Less than 3% of all snake sightings involved climbing trees, according to USGS.
Multiple law enforcement agencies came together to dismantle a suspected illegal gambling network connected to five gambling establishments in Florida.
State officials said they have arrested a man who operated as an insurance agent without a license, as well as the man who allowed him to provide fraudulent coverage.
Fortune released its Best Workplaces for Women 2026 list, and nine Florida companies made the cut. Only one company broke into the top 20.
Arizona detectives investigating the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of “Today” show host Savannah Guthrie, recently traveled to Florida for help in the case.
A former neighbor took the stand in the Robert Kessler murder trial on Friday, saying he asked her to add her name to his checking account, amongst other things.
While the governor's race is grabbing most of the attention, three other statewide races could have a major impact on how Tallahassee operates for the years to come.
These battleground races are likely to decide which party controls the House.
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday set the execution date for a man who was convicted of murdering a police officer during a bank robbery over 30 years ago.
A man wanted in connection with a 2024 Osceola County crash that killed three people, including his mother, was arrested by Florida Highway Patrol on Thursday.
A woman was arrested after making a social media post "joking" that she would shoot President Donald Trump.
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.
The settlement concerns allegations that GM had sold the information to data brokers, who sold it to insurance companies, who used it to set insurance rates.
The November midterms is just days away. One key race on the ticket is the U.S. Senate race between Republican incumbent Ashley Moody and Democratic State Representative Angie Nixon.
With key issues like affordability, education, health care, public safety, and immigration weighing on voters' minds, people out at the polls say this election is about more than just politics; it's about having their voices heard.
A traveling exhibit filled with 3.5 million redacted Jeffrey Epstein files from the Department of Justice was in Tampa Bay on Thursday. Outside the truck, there’s a picture of President Trump alongside a picture of the disgraced financier.
A Florida man threatened to shoot deputies and bit a K-9 while hiding in palm fronds at Canaveral National Seashore on Wednesday, according to the Volusia County Sheriff's Office.
Over 824,300 Florida homeowners will receive rate decreases on their new policies or renewals after multiple rate-decrease requests from major insurance companies took effect in October.
4.9 million people were affected by a data breach from a Florida Department of Education website.
King tides in Florida caused a manatee to get stranded in a shallow ditch on Tuesday.
Democrats are giddy about the possibility of a bigger blue wave than expected in the battle for the Senate as polls show that South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi — three seats that were long seen as safe Republican holds — are now competitive races. Democrats view the Republican candidates running in those states…
Democrats are giddy about the possibility of a bigger blue wave than expected in the battle for the Senate as polls show that South Carolina, Florida and Mississippi — three seats that were long seen as safe Republican holds — are now competitive races. Democrats view the Republican candidates running in those states…
A missing boater who spent three days at sea in extremely rough conditions was rescued near Coon Key Pass, the Marco Island Police Department announced.
A Florida firefighter and his wife, who is a nurse, were on board the train in Spain that crashed and killed 69 people, and assisted in helping critically injured passengers.
The Big 12 Conference has fined UCF $100,000 for fans' derogatory chants aimed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints at last weekend’s football game against BYU.
With election day less than a week away, a lot of voters don't want to wait to cast their ballot.
With election day less than a week away, a lot of voters don't want to wait to cast their ballot.
Fishback ran his campaign on a vow to stop data centers, eliminate property taxes for Florida residents, raise pay for teachers and more.
Fishback ran his campaign on a vow to stop data centers, eliminate property taxes for Florida residents, raise pay for teachers and more.
Rep. Kathy Castor is running for reelection. However, Congressional District 14 was redrawn and approved during a mid-decade redistricting special legislative session. The district covers parts of Hillsborough County.
With six days left until election day, the race for one of Florida's top cabinet positions is coming down to two very different messages: one candidate promising to continue the state's conservative agenda, the other pledging to bring change.
With six days left until election day, the race for one of Florida's top cabinet positions is coming down to two very different messages: one candidate promising to continue the state's conservative agenda, the other pledging to bring change.
Three people were arrested after participating in a dangerous online challenged involving giving a haircut in the middle of a busy road, the Ocala Police Department said.
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Drew Rasmussen will start for Tampa Bay on three days' rest in Game 5 of the World Series against the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night, trying to stave off elimination for the Rays. A 31-year-old right-hander, Rasmussen threw 89 pitches over 3 2/3 innings in Game 2 on Saturday, getting
A Florida homeowner held an armed man at gunpoint after finding him rummaging through vehicles, according to the Walton County Sheriff's Office.
A 19-year-old Florida woman died Tuesday after she was thrown from a motorcycle and struck by a semi-truck.
A Florida fifth-grade teacher was arrested after admitting to taking pictures underneath a student's skirt, the Ocala Police Department announced.
Florida is one of the worst states for residents searching for a job, according to a new WalletHub survey.
The bar thanked her with a free dinner and a banana foster cocktail called “1-800-Bananas,” and she says the costume now lives in her car.
RIVERVIEW, Fla. (WFLA) - The Ruby Dance Center is preparing to travel and give back to at-risk and homeless children in Bolivia. Located off US Highway 301 in Riverview, the Ruby Dance Center is an award-winning dance studio. However, they often trade their trophies and competition stages for something much more…
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – Both nominees for Florida Attorney General did not have primary opponents. That means the race has not been discussed in the news cycle as much. However, this is a key cabinet seat in Florida. Tuesday’s election will decide who will be the state’s next top law enforcement official for the next
The U.S. Navy identified the three sailors killed in a single-vehicle accident on Saturday morning in Pensacola.
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WFLA) - One of the biggest matchups in Florida is the race for governor, and in just one-week voters will decide who will lead the state for the next four years. Republican Byron Donalds and Democrat David Jolly are crisscrossing the state making their final pitches to voters in the panhandle…
Florida has a new official anthem, according to Gov. Ron DeSantis.
An Orange County sheriff's deputy was arrested on Sunday on charges of soliciting prostitution, authorities said.
Over 3 million people have cast their vote so far a week before the midterm elections in Florida.
A Charlotte County man was arrested on Sunday after he shot and killed a friend during an argument, according to the Charlotte County Sheriff's Office.
A two-year-old missing persons case from Volusia County has been closed after the missing woman's husband was arrested for her murder, the sheriff's office said.
A popular plant-based butter has been recalled due to yeast, mold and E. coli, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration has now assigned it a risk level.
An American Airlines flight attendant is accused of using her travel benefits and defrauding a 75-year-old Florida woman as part of a sweepstakes scheme.
A Florida firefighter has died more than a year after his brother, another firefighter, died unexpectedly.
The complaint alleges Dollar General charged customers more at the register than the prices listed on shelves and price tags.
A Florida man was arrested over the weekend after shooting at neighbors with an AR-15-style rifle from his backyard.
Several heads of law enforcement agencies along with firefighters are opposing Amendment 3.
A 15-year-old boy is under arrest following last weekend's mass shooting near Florida A&M University. Tallahassee police say the violence injured 12 people, including children. The teenager is facing 11 counts of attempted second-degree murder and possession of a firearm by a delinquent.