Key things to know from the 2024 Iowa Republican caucuses
Former President Donald Trump dominated Iowa’s presidential caucuses on Monday night, leaving him with a tighter grip on the GOP nomination. Here's when the next major competitive race will be held.
Climate protesters interrupt DeSantis town hall
GOP presidential candidate Ron DeSantis was interrupted by climate protestors during a Fox News town hall.
Florida mail-in voting rules could change under new bill being challenged by elections officials
Floridians have been allowed to mail in their ballots for any reason, without needing an excuse, since 2002. Nationwide, 43% of voters mailed in their ballots in 2020.
Trump blocked from 2024 primary ballot in 2 states. Can he still run for president?
The decision by Maine's secretary of state to bar Trump from the ballot will inevitably increase pressure on the U.S. Supreme Court to settle the issue of his eligibility once and for all.
Republican debate takeaways: Presidential hopefuls target Nikki Haley more than Trump
With the Iowa caucuses rapidly approaching, a shrinking field of Republican White House hopefuls gathered Wednesday in Alabama for the fourth presidential debate.
Republican debate: Nikki Haley targeted by rivals as they all trail Trump
Nikki Haley is facing new criticism in the opening moments of the fourth debate for Republican presidential hopefuls.
Florida election officials are being sent fentanyl-laced letters, FBI says: How they're staying safe
In recent years, election officials have been sent anthrax, received direct death threats, and have had their home addresses leaked. Now, the FBI says they have to be on the lookout for fentanyl.
Monique Worrell vows to fight for old job
The former state attorney for Orange and Osceola counties is trying to get her job back. Monique Worrell was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis three months ago.
FBI investigating after envelopes with fentanyl, other substances sent to US elections offices
The suspicious letters were sent to elections offices in at least five U.S. states this week, with some containing fentanyl, the FBI said. Ballot counting in some local races were delayed as a result.
Election 2023 highlights: Democrats win in several states on abortion rights
The off-year elections provide a snapshot of American politics heading into 2024. But two big names — Joe Biden and Donald Trump — weren’t on the ballot this time.
Central Florida Municipal Election Results 2023
Voters in some Central Florida counties went to the polls today to choose candidates in a number of municipal elections.
What to know about Central Florida elections on Tuesday, Nov. 7
Voters in some Central Florida counties will go to the polls on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to choose candidates in a number of municipal elections. There are also special primary elections to fill a vacancy is Florida House Dist. 35.
DeSantis 'like a wounded falling bird,' Trump says at Central Florida Republican summit
The summit was hosted by the Republican Party of Florida and featured seven presidential candidates on stage making their case to voters. The crowd of roughly 1,500 people cheered most for Gov. Ron DeSantis and Former President Donald Trump.
Rep. Fine said he was ambushed by neo-Nazis
A state representative says he was stalked, harassed, and ambushed by neo-Nazis at an event in Brevard County. Florida State Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, is still shaken up but is also considering more legislation to combat antisemitism in the state.
McCarthy out as House Speaker
Lawmakers have voted to oust Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., from his leadership role, the first time in the history of the House of Representatives that the chamber voted to boot a member from the top job.
Second GOP presidential debate preview
The field for the second Republican presidential debate will be smaller than the first. Seven candidates have qualified for Wednesday night’s debate at Ronald Reagan’s presidential library in California, the Republican National Committee said, confirming that former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson did not make the cut this time.
Body language expert on GOP debate
A new poll shows that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis won the first Republican Presidential Primary debate. It was a heated exchange that covered a wide range of topics. Body language expert Susan Constantine takes a closer look at the candidates.
First 2024 GOP presidential debate
Businessman Vivek Ramaswamy took the most hits among candidates during Wednesday's first GOP presidential debate. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis was expected to be the lightning rod of attacks from his fellow presidential opponents, but Ramaswamy appeared to take the title.
Leaked memo hints at DeSantis debate tactics
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy fired back at his primary rival, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, suggesting he's a "super PAC puppet" after a leaked memo outlined attacks towards the political outsider ahead of next week's GOP debate. On Thursday, The New York Times reported on a document released by a communications firm associated with the pro-DeSantis Never Back Down super PAC that outlined debate strategy, which included taking aim at Ramaswamy.
Georgia grand jury wraps up Trump probe
A Georgia grand jury that has been investigating former President Donald Trump over his efforts to undo that state's 2020 election results arrived at a frenzied conclusion late Monday, returning indictments even as prosecutors offered no clarity about who had been charged and for what. The existence of indictments became apparent around 9 p.m., when the Fulton County judge who for months has been presiding over the grand jury investigation was presented by courthouse officials with a set of papers in a courtroom packed with reporters anticipating news.