Democratic Rep. Val Demings to challenge Republican Marco Rubio for US Senate
Democratic U.S. Rep Val Demings defeated three little-known, underfunded candidates for her party's nomination in Tuesday's Florida primary election.
Democratic U.S. Rep Val Demings defeated three little-known, underfunded candidates for her party's nomination in Tuesday's Florida primary election.
Floridians head to the polls on primary day: Here's what to know
Florida's voters have one more chance to make their voices heard during the state's closed primary.
Florida's voters have one more chance to make their voices heard during the state's closed primary.
Charlie Crist or Nikki Fried? Florida Democrats to decide who would be best to face Gov. DeSantis
Floridians and Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon learn the identity of his general election opponent. Who will Democratic voters choose?
Floridians and Gov. Ron DeSantis will soon learn the identity of his general election opponent. Who will Democratic voters choose?
Florida court clears way for Rebekah Jones to stay in congressional race, challenge Matt Gaetz
On the eve of the primary election, a Florida appeals court overturned a ruling that would have blocked Rebekah Jones from running for a congressional seat, specifically Rep. Matt Gaetz's seat.
On the eve of the primary election, a Florida appeals court overturned a ruling that would have blocked Rebekah Jones from running for a congressional seat, specifically Rep. Matt Gaetz's seat.
Florida gubernatorial candidates make final push before Tuesday's primary
Over the weekend, all three gubernatorial candidates were busy making stops across Florida, trying to get their message out to as many voters as possible ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Over the weekend, all three gubernatorial candidates were busy making stops across Florida, trying to get their message out to as many voters as possible ahead of Tuesday's primary.
Pasco County providing free bus rides to the polls on primary day
On primary day, Pasco County voters can ride the public transit bus for free to get to the polls and make their voices heard.
On primary day, Pasco County voters can ride the public transit bus for free to get to the polls and make their voices heard.
One-on-one with Kelli Stargel: State Senator seeks new Congressional seat in Florida
As a state Senator, Kelli Stargel sponsored Florida’s new restrictions on abortion, which ban it in most cases beyond 15 weeks. She said if elected to Congress, she would not support similar legislation on a federal level because she said it should be left to the states to decide.
As a state Senator, Kelli Stargel sponsored Florida’s new restrictions on abortion, which ban it in most cases beyond 15 weeks. She said if elected to Congress, she would not support similar legislation on a federal level because she said it should be left to the states to decide.
One-on-one with Daniel Uhlfelder: AG candidate, known for dressing as Grim Reaper, discusses defending Florida
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has drawn national attention for leading and joining a series of lawsuits against the Biden administration, including a challenge of the 2020 election results.
Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has drawn national attention for leading and joining a series of lawsuits against the Biden administration, including a challenge of the 2020 election results.
DeSantis announces 20 voting fraud arrests by Florida's new election police unit
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced criminal charges against 20 convicted felons for illegally voting in 2020, the first major public move from Florida's controversial new election police unit. Those charged had been convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense, he said, which exempted them from the constitutional amendment that restores voting rights to some felons.
Gov. Ron DeSantis announced criminal charges against 20 convicted felons for illegally voting in 2020, the first major public move from Florida's controversial new election police unit. Those charged had been convicted of murder or a felony sexual offense, he said, which exempted them from the constitutional amendment that restores voting rights to some felons.
Social media companies offer few changes to safeguard US midterm elections
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
Social media companies are sharing their plans for safeguarding the U.S. midterm elections, although they have offered scant details.
One-on-one with Jim Lewis: Attorney general candidate talks money in politics, gun legislation
Jim Lewis is a former state prosecutor who currently works in ft. Lauderdale as a criminal defense attorney. He is one of three Democrats competing in the August 23 Democratic Primary for the chance to challenge Attorney General Ashley Moody in November.
Jim Lewis is a former state prosecutor who currently works in ft. Lauderdale as a criminal defense attorney. He is one of three Democrats competing in the August 23 Democratic Primary for the chance to challenge Attorney General Ashley Moody in November.
One-on-one with Demetries Grimes: Republican who once ran as a Democrat wants to end birthright citizenship
Five Republican candidates are competing to run for the 15th U.S. House district in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Demetries Grimes is a retired U.S. Navy commander and Afghanistan war veteran who previously ran for a U.S. House seat as a Democrat. He rates former President Trump's leadership at a 10 and wants to end birthright citizenship.
Five Republican candidates are competing to run for the 15th U.S. House district in Hillsborough and Pinellas counties. Demetries Grimes is a retired U.S. Navy commander and Afghanistan war veteran who previously ran for a U.S. House seat as a Democrat. He rates former President Trump's leadership at a 10 and wants to end birthright citizenship.
Rep. Liz Cheney defeated in Wyoming GOP primary
Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.
Liz Cheney's political future beyond Capitol Hill could include a 2024 presidential run, potentially putting her on another collision course with Trump.
One-on-one with Jackie Toledo: Congressional candidate discusses Disney programming
Jackie Toledo is a state lawmaker, engineer and small business owner. She is branding her congressional campaign as a “mom on a mission” to fight what she calls “woke indoctrination” in public schools, and “big-government mandates.”
Jackie Toledo is a state lawmaker, engineer and small business owner. She is branding her congressional campaign as a “mom on a mission” to fight what she calls “woke indoctrination” in public schools, and “big-government mandates.”
One-on-one with Kevin 'Mac' McGovern: Candidate for congress talks Taiwan threats, federal spending
Kevin ‘Mac’ McGovern is a retired Navy Captain and civilian engineer from Orlando. He is running for Congress in the Tampa Bay area based on the results of redistricting, as he explained to FOX 13 Political Editor Craig Patrick.
Kevin ‘Mac’ McGovern is a retired Navy Captain and civilian engineer from Orlando. He is running for Congress in the Tampa Bay area based on the results of redistricting, as he explained to FOX 13 Political Editor Craig Patrick.
Florida Primary is one week away as early voting continues, gubernatorial candidates campaign
Florida is one week away from the primary. Democratic voters are leading the way with mail-in ballots, while GOP voters have cast the majority of in-person votes by about 20,000.
Florida is one week away from the primary. Democratic voters are leading the way with mail-in ballots, while GOP voters have cast the majority of in-person votes by about 20,000.
One-on-one with Christine Quinn: GOP House candidate opposes vaccine requirements, disputes climate science
Christine Quinn is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by its current holder, Charlie Crist. Quinn does not believe Joe Biden was the winner of the 2020 presidential election, opposes COVID vaccine and requirements for schools, and denies humans are behind climate change.
Christine Quinn is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by its current holder, Charlie Crist. Quinn does not believe Joe Biden was the winner of the 2020 presidential election, opposes COVID vaccine and requirements for schools, and denies humans are behind climate change.
Early voting now underway across Bay Area, with many mail ballots already cast
Saturday, August 13 was the first day of early voting for seven counties around Tampa Bay.
Saturday, August 13 was the first day of early voting for seven counties around Tampa Bay.
Crist, Fried hitting the road ahead of Aug. 23 Florida Primary
Democratic gubernatorial candidates Charlie Crist and Nikki Fried are starting statewide tours to try to rally support before the Aug. 23 primary election.
Democratic gubernatorial candidates Charlie Crist and Nikki Fried are starting statewide tours to try to rally support before the Aug. 23 primary election.
One-on-one with Anna Paulina Luna: Her views on banning oil exports, ‘pork’ infrastructure spending, vaccines
Anna Paulina Luna is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by Charlie Crist who is running to be the Democratic nominee for governor. Luna was the Republican nominee in 2020 and hopes the redistricting process and an endorsement from former President Trump, will play in her favor.
Anna Paulina Luna is 1 of 5 Republican candidates running in one of Florida's most competitive Congressional primaries, the 13th U.S. House District left vacant by Charlie Crist who is running to be the Democratic nominee for governor. Luna was the Republican nominee in 2020 and hopes the redistricting process and an endorsement from former President Trump, will play in her favor.