Florida to rewrite property tax amendment ballot language after judge's ruling

Florida officials are rewriting the ballot language for a proposed property tax cut after a judge ruled the original wording was misleading and contained political rhetoric.

Republican candidates clash in District 7 congressional debate

The four Republican candidates seeking Florida's 7th Congressional District seat met Wednesday night for their first and only debate of the primary campaign.

Early voting begins in Orange County for Florida primary election

Early voting for the 2026 Florida primary has officially begun in Orange County, but other Central Florida counties will start later this week.

Byron Donalds unveils 'Florida's Space Race' initiative to bring NASA HQ to Brevard County

Congressman Byron Donalds and Senator Ashley Moody announced an initiative to relocate NASA headquarters from Washington, D.C., to Brevard County under the proposed "CAPE Canaveral Act."

Fishback to remain on Florida ballot for governor's race, judge rules

Republican gubernatorial candidate James Fishback will stay on the ballot for Florida's primary election, a judge ruled Monday.

Florida Congressman Cory Mills under active investigation by DOJ: Source to FOX News

Florida Congressman Cory Mills is under active criminal investigation by the U.S. Department of Justice, according to FOX News, citing a source familiar with the matter.

Florida Primary: Voter registration deadline for August election is Monday

Florida residents have until Monday, July 20, to register to vote or change their political party affiliation in order to participate in next month's primary election.

GOP frontrunner in Florida governor race, Byron Donalds, addresses legal challenges

Donalds recently made a campaign stop at Beth's Burgers in Orlando, alongside U.S. Senator Ashley Moody. Both Trump-backed candidates spoke exclusively with FOX 35 about their vision for Florida and the turbulent election season ahead.

Lawsuit challenges ballot language for Florida property tax amendment

Two former Florida mayors and a nonprofit organization have filed a lawsuit challenging the ballot language for a proposed constitutional amendment that would dramatically expand Florida's homestead property tax exemption.

Florida Supreme Court lets new congressional map stand for 2026 elections

Florida's newly redrawn congressional map will remain in effect for this year's midterm elections after the state Supreme Court declined to intervene in an ongoing legal challenge.

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings diagnosed with cancer, suspends campaign for governor

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings said Friday that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer and that he will suspend his campaign for Florida governor in order to receive treatment, calling it a “difficult decision."

Florida 2026 primary election: Voter registration, deadlines and dates

Voters will be heading to the polls this year for several key races taking place in Florida. There are several important dates residents should know so they can make sure they are ready to vote.

Florida property tax exemption amendment heads to November election ballot: What to know

The Florida Legislature on Tuesday passed a proposed state constitutional amendment intended to reduce property taxes for thousands of homestead properties across the state. That proposal will be on the November ballot, where 60% of voters will need to approve it in order to add it to the Florida Constitution.

DeSantis promotes property tax relief proposal, highlights Florida immigration enforcement efforts

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday urged support for a proposed constitutional amendment aimed at reducing property taxes for Florida homeowners while also touting the state's immigration enforcement partnership with federal authorities.

DeSantis pushes plan to sharply cut Florida property taxes

Florida homeowners could soon see major reductions in their property tax bills under a proposal unveiled Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Judge upholds Florida congressional map amid gerrymandering challenge

A Florida judge on Tuesday upheld the state’s current congressional map, rejecting arguments from voting rights groups that the districts were drawn to unfairly favor Republicans.

Florida property tax cut plan stalls as lawmakers remain divided ahead of special session

Gov. Ron DeSantis has spent more than a year pushing a major overhaul of Florida’s property tax system, including a proposal to let voters decide on a cut in November.