Orange County rejects developers over latest Sustanee bid
A dispute over whether the east Orange County land qualifies for development under a new state law drove the commission's unanimous denial.
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‘Our time has come’: Byron Donalds’ win reshapes Black representation in Florida
Although members of his own community questioned his Blackness, Donalds' milestone victory reshapes what Black Floridians can achieve, and may redefine the future of the Florida Republican Party.
Booker scores 30 points to lead the Suns past the Magic, 117-104
Devin Booker scored 30 points, Dillon Brooks added 24 and the Phoenix Suns snapped a four-game losing streak by beating the Orlando Magic 117-104 on Thursday night.
Byron Donalds defeats David Jolly to become Florida’s first Black governor
U.S. Rep. Donalds, a close ally of President Donald Trump, was elected Florida's first Black governor on Tuesday.
Incumbents Campione, Parks re-elected to Lake Board of County Commissioners
Incumbents Leslie Campione, Sean Parks easily win re-election for fifth term on Lake County Board of County Commissioners
St. Cloud, Osceola see new leaders as incumbents in Osceola, Kissimmee win reelection
St. Cloud's city council and the Osceola County commission will see new leaders while incumbents in other races in Osceola and Kissimmee staved off their challengers in Tuesday's election.
Voters opt to not reelect suspended Florida official charged with child sexual abuse
Suspended Palm Beach County clerk Mike Caruso, who was arrested on child sexual abuse charges in August, lost the race to Democrat Yvette Drucker.
Air Force Thunderbirds arrive to Space Coast ahead of weekend Kennedy Space Center show
The Air Force Thunderbirds flew into Patrick Space Force Base on Tuesday afternoon as they prepare to headline the weekend Max Power air show at Kennedy Space Center.
Flood warning remains in effect through 930a
The warning has been extended through 9:30 a.m., primarily from Melbourne southward, due to ongoing flood issues, according to NWS Melbourne.
Democrat Santos defeats Republican Lockhart in Seminole commission race
The race was dominated by the issues of taxes, growth, county spending and micro-transit services.
Lowndes defeats Brodeur for state Senate seat in Seminole and Orange
Former Maitland mayor and Democrat John Lowndes unseated Republican state Sen. Jason Brodeur — one of the most powerful lawmakers in the Florida Legislature — on Tuesday, according to early election resu...
Hurricane center ups odds again Atlantic system could develop
The National Hurricane Center on Wednesday said a low pressure system had begun to form in the Atlantic with a chance to develop into a more dangerous storm.
Central Florida school districts easily win property tax approval
Central Florida school property tax referendums easily win voter approval despite anti-tax sentiment from Amendment 3
Democrats win US Senate, on brink of winning control of both chambers of Congress
Midterm elections that will serve as a referendum on President Donald Trump’s Iran war, tariffs and more are coming to a close.
Amendment 3: Florida voters approve proposal to reduce property taxes
With 96% of votes counted statewide on Tuesday night, 62% of voters favored the amendment and 38% opposed it. At least 60% is required for approval.
Tiffany Moore Russell elected Orange County mayor
Orange County government will have a strong Democratic majority on its board, with new mayor Moore Russell joined by five other Democrats who won election Tuesday evening.
The political map is anyone’s guess after a Democratic wave in the midterm elections
Voters have dramatically shifted the political landscape by electing Democrats in traditionally Republican states in the midterm elections.
Central Florida Democrats flip six seats in state House, help end GOP supermajority
Democrats across Central Florida on Tuesday flipped six seats in the state House, paving the way towards breaking the GOP supermajority in the chamber.
Florida Election recap: Dems win locally but GOP keeps state offices
Byron Donalds defeated David Jolly, Sen. Ashley Moody was re-elected and the GOP cabinet won. But Central Florida Democrats flipped six state House seats, defeated a GOP state senator and took the Orange Cou...
Maxwell: Florida proved again it isn’t like the rest of America, yet change brewed
Maxwell: The margins were thin, but Florida proved once again that it isn’t like the rest of America with Republicans withstanding a blue wave nationally to keep control of every lever of government.
Congressman Soto, newcomer Elijah declare victories in tight U.S. House contests
Central Florida Congressman Darren Soto appeared to win his sixth term on Tuesday, even though Florida Republicans tried to sink his re-election bid by redrawing his district
Read the latest Explore Florida & the Caribbean: Key West, Tampa dining and more
The fall edition of Explore Florida & the Caribbean is filled with travel ideas covering the Keys to the Panhandle.
Florida general election results: Federal, state and county races
Florida election results from November 2026 election: U.S. Senate, Florida governor, U.S. House, Florida Legislature, constitutional amendments, Lake, Orange, Osceola and Seminole.
Georgia lawyers group pushes civic education for 'rule of law'
A group of Georgia lawyers came together last year to call out abuses of the "rule of law." It's now grown to more than 1,000 members. GPB's Orlando Montoya talks with one of its founders about what they hop...