Lawmakers approve bill that would pave way for DeSantis presidential bid, add voter registration restrictions

The Florida House on Friday gave final approval to a major elections bill that would place additional restrictions on voter-registration groups and help clear the way for Governor Ron DeSantis to potentially run for president in 2024.

Dominion Voting Systems, FOX News reach settlement as trial opens

A settlement was reached Tuesday in the $1.6-billion defamation lawsuit by Dominion Voting Systems against FOX News. The news came just as the trial got underway in a Wilmington, Delaware courtroom.

Jane Castor gets second term as Tampa mayor, four city council districts head to runoff election

Tampa Mayor Jane Castor won a second term in office with 80% of the vote in Tuesday's municipal election, but it will be awhile before residents will know what the full city council will look like. 

Gov. Ron DeSantis signs migrant relocation, election fraud bills

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed bills to expand his migrant relocation program and enhance the prosecutorial power of his election police unit.

Nikki Haley announces 2024 Republican presidential bid

The 51-year-old is the first Republican to officially challenge Trump for the GOP nomination — sharing a campaign video on social media.

'Cannabis Commander in Chief': Afroman announces he is running for president

Afroman – known for his 2001 songs “Because I Got High” and “Crazy Rap” – has aspirations for the Oval Office and recently announced he will make a run for president in 2024.

'America's comeback starts right now': Trump announces 2024 presidential bid at Mar-a-Lago

Former President Donald Trump stood at a podium in Mar-a-Lago to launch his third campaign for the White House on Tuesday, looking to move on from disappointing midterm defeats and defy history amid signs that his grip on the Republican Party is waning.

Results recap: Florida and Tampa Bay area election outcomes and race calls

Republicans swept many races across the Bay Area and Florida. Here's a recap of who won, what passed, and what's still in question as live results continue to come in.

FL CFO - Patronis vs Hattersley

Results for Florida's November 8, 2022, midterm election – Florida Chief Financial Officer

U.S. Senate - Rubio vs Demings

Live results for Florida's November 8, 2022, midterm election – U.S. House & U.S. Senate

Agriculture commissioner - Simson vs Blemur

Live results for Florida's 2022 midterm election for Commissioner of the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services

Governor - DeSantis vs Crist

Live results for Florida's November 8, 2022, midterm election for Florida Governor

Demings, Rubio agree: Polls are only accurate if voters turn out

With the 2022 midterm election hours away, a power shift in Washington could be in the near future. One race that could impact the outcome on a national stage is the U.S. Senate race in Florida, between Democrat Val Demings and Republican incumbent Marco Rubio.

Florida senate candidates make final push for Bay Area votes

As Florida's senate race enters its final stretch, Republican Senator Marco Rubio and Democrat Val Demings are making one last push for Bay Area voters, including a stop by Demings in Ybor City on Tuesday.