Trump endorses Ryan Elijah in race against Democrat Bale Dalton after Florida congressional primary win

President Donald Trump has endorsed former FOX 35 anchor Ryan Elijah after Elijah defeated incumbent U.S. Rep. Cory Mills in the Republican primary for Florida’s 7th Congressional District.

GOP primary nominee Dan Green likely to face Rep. Darren Soto for Florida's Congressional District 9

Dan Green (R) will likely compete against Congressman Darren Soto (D) in the 2026 Florida general election in November. Green was leading his next closest opponent, Ben Butler, by 1.5%. Some counties have yet to report mail-in ballots, according to the Florida Department of Elections.

Bale Dalton on the Democrats' path to winning FL-7
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Bale Dalton, former NASA Chief of Staff and Democratic nominee for Florida's 7th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down his primary win and outline his campaign's path to the November General Election, where he will face Republican Ryan Elijah.

Trump endorses Republican Ryan Elijah for FL-7
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Ryan Elijah, Republican candidate for Florida's 7th Congressional District joins FOX 35's Johnny Jackson live via Zoom to break down his primary victory over incumbent Congressman Cory Mills and to outline his plan for the rest of his campaign in the leadup to the November General Election.

National Guard troops have minimal impact on crime in DC, analysis finds

President Donald Trump’s deployment of thousands of National Guard troops to Washington, part of his crime-reduction strategy in Democratic-run cities, has become a daily fixture across the capital. But a Reuters review of court documents shows how those troops only play a small role in law enforcement. 

Tiffany Moore Russell, Chris Messina advance to runoff for Orange County mayor

Orange County Clerk of Court Tiffany Moore Russell and business/entrepreneur Chris Messina advanced to a November runoff for Orange County mayor.

Seth Harp to challenge Kat Cammack for Florida's 3rd Congressional District

Seth Harp (D) will face off against Congresswoman Kat Cammack (R) in the 2026 Florida general election in November for the District 3 seat.

DOJ to give some felons second chance to restore gun rights

A newly finalized Justice Department rule creates a pathway for people with criminal convictions to apply for the reinstatement of their gun ownership rights.

Trump's approval rating falls to new low in latest poll

President Donald Trump experienced his lowest approval rating driven in part by Americans dissatisfaction with the ongoing Iran war and his overall performance in the White House, according to a new poll.

More than 1.9 million Floridians cast ballots ahead of Tuesday’s primary

More than 1.9 million Floridians cast ballots before Election Day, with Republicans holding an overall advantage in ballots submitted ahead of Tuesday’s primary.

Walz signs executive order restricting mining near Boundary Waters

Gov. Tim Walz signed an executive order Tuesday aimed at blocking nonferrous mining near the Boundary Waters, following Congress' move to roll back federal protections for the region.

Declassified FBI docs reveal Swalwell had sex with 'Fang Fang' multiple times

Disgraced former Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., admitted to FBI agents that he had "physical relations" with suspected Chinese intelligence operative Christine "Fang Fang" Fang on a "handful of occasions," newly declassified FBI records show.

Florida’s 7th Congressional District Republican candidates outline priorities

Four Republican candidates seeking their party’s nomination in Florida’s 7th Congressional District are emphasizing economic concerns, government spending and conservative policy priorities as they make their case to voters.

Florida 2026 primary: Where governor candidates stand on property taxes, immigration, housing

From property tax elimination and insurance relief to expanded Medicaid and higher minimum wages, candidates are offering starkly different visions for Florida's economy. Here is a look at the 2026 candidates running for governor.

Case against Nevada 2020 fake electors dismissed

A state judge has tossed out the case against six Nevada Republicans who falsely certified Donald Trump as the winner of the state’s 2020 presidential race.

Florida primary election set to decide high-stakes governor match-up

With Governor Ron DeSantis term-limited, Florida's 2026 primary is heating up as GOP candidates fight to advance to the general election.

Florida gubernatorial candidates make final push ahead of primary election
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Ahead of Tuesday's primary election, Florida candidates vying for a spot on the November ballot for governor are making a final push to reach voters. FOX 35 spoke with Republican candidate Paul Renner, while Democratic front-runner David Jolly stopped by an early voting location in Tampa.