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Lake Property Appraiser Carey Baker loses write-in campaign, hopes winner will keep “great staff’ in place
Read full article: Lake Property Appraiser Carey Baker loses write-in campaign, hopes winner will keep “great staff’ in placeLake County Property Appraiser Carey Baker, who ended up having to mount a write-in campaign for reelection, has lost his seat to challenger Mark Jordan.
All Orange County charter amendments pass in the Nov. 5, 2024 election. See the results
Read full article: All Orange County charter amendments pass in the Nov. 5, 2024 election. See the resultsAll 10 Orange County charter amendments on the ballot passed, along with a referendum to continue a sales tax for public schools.
Voters in Marion, Orange counties to fund school construction with sales taxes
Read full article: Voters in Marion, Orange counties to fund school construction with sales taxesVoters in two Central Florida counties on Tuesday night said they wanted to pay a half-cent sales tax to fund repairs, renovations and maintenance costs for public schools.
Florida Amendment 4 on abortion falls short of 60% threshold in the Nov. 5, election
Read full article: Florida Amendment 4 on abortion falls short of 60% threshold in the Nov. 5, electionAmendment 4 would allow abortions up to viability, but it failed to pass with 60% approval from Florida voters, according to the Associated Press.
Florida Amendment 3 on recreational marijuana falls short of 60% threshold in the Nov. 5, election
Read full article: Florida Amendment 3 on recreational marijuana falls short of 60% threshold in the Nov. 5, electionAmendment 3 would enshrine the right of adults to use recreational marijuana products for personal use in Florida’s Constitution. Florida would follow 24 other states, three U.S. territories and the District of Columbia in legalization, according to the National Conference of State Legislatures.
WATCH LIVE: Donald Trump speaks to supporters as presidential campaign edges 270 electoral votes
Read full article: WATCH LIVE: Donald Trump speaks to supporters as presidential campaign edges 270 electoral votesFrom poll open to poll close and when winners are declared, WKMG-TV and ClickOrlando.com will have you covered.
Former President Trump wins Florida. Find out how Florida voted in the presidential race on Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Former President Trump wins Florida. Find out how Florida voted in the presidential race on Nov. 5, 2024Florida has 30 electoral votes and was once known as a critical battleground state. Electoral College allocations are based on the most recent census which was conducted in 2020.
Leonard Spencer unseats Carolina Amesty in Florida House District 45 race, flipping a Republican seat
Read full article: Leonard Spencer unseats Carolina Amesty in Florida House District 45 race, flipping a Republican seatIncumbent Republican State Rep. Carolina Amesty has officially been unseated by Democrat Leonard Spencer in the race for Florida House of Representatives’ District 45 seat.
Monique Worrell wins job back, defeats Andrew Bain for Ninth Circuit State Attorney
Read full article: Monique Worrell wins job back, defeats Andrew Bain for Ninth Circuit State AttorneyAfter being suspended last year by Gov. Ron DeSantis on accusations of “neglect” and “incompetence,” former Ninth Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell won her job back after defeating incumbent Andrew Bain.
Matt Susin takes District 4 seat in Brevard County School Board race
Read full article: Matt Susin takes District 4 seat in Brevard County School Board raceElection Day is on Nov. 5, and this year, incumbent Matt Susin will take on challenger Ava Taylor for the District 4 seat of the Brevard County School Board.
Karen Castor Dentel trumps competition in Orange County supervisor of elections race
Read full article: Karen Castor Dentel trumps competition in Orange County supervisor of elections raceKaren Castor Dentel trumped her three opponents on Election Day, coming out on top for the Orange County supervisor of elections race.
Marcos Lopez to keep his position after winning Osceola County Sheriff race
Read full article: Marcos Lopez to keep his position after winning Osceola County Sheriff raceOsceola County Sheriff Marcos Lopez will retain his position after winning his race against challenger Donnie Martinez on Election Day.
Find Volusia County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Volusia County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results races on the ballot in Volusia County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Sumter County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Sumter County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results races on the ballot in Sumter County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Orange County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Orange County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Orange County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Osceola County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Osceola County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Osceola County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Marion County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Marion County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Marion County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Lake County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Lake County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Lake County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Flagler County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Flagler County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Flagler County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Find Brevard County election results for Nov. 5, 2024
Read full article: Find Brevard County election results for Nov. 5, 2024Here’s where to find election results for races on the ballot in Brevard County. Live results will start to become available in Central Florida after the polls close at 7 p.m. on Election Day.
Volusia County Council chair wants to ban new development to slow flooding
Read full article: Volusia County Council chair wants to ban new development to slow floodingResidents in Volusia County suffered serious flooding problems due to Hurricane Milton, but some have grappled with worsening flooding issues in recent years. Some say it is due to overdevelopment.
‘I was very concerned:’ Stolen ballots found in Orange County storm drain
Read full article: ‘I was very concerned:’ Stolen ballots found in Orange County storm drainResidents in an East Orlando neighborhood were allegedly victims of mail theft from their community mailbox, including vote-by-mail ballots.
Meet the candidates for Orange County supervisor of elections on the November ballot
Read full article: Meet the candidates for Orange County supervisor of elections on the November ballotFour Democrats are vying to become the new supervisor of elections in Orange County, but first, they have to face each other in the election on Tuesday, Nov. 5.
Here’s what’s on the ballot in Marion County for the Nov. 5 election
Read full article: Here’s what’s on the ballot in Marion County for the Nov. 5 electionAs Florida gears up for the election, get to know the candidates and amendments in your area. Here is a guide of everything you need to know to vote in Marion County.
Orange County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Orange County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024County commission, school board and supervisor of elections are just some of the races on the ballot in Orange County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Volusia County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Volusia County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024Clerk of Court, county council chair and school board seats are just some of the ones on the ballot in Volusia County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Sumter County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Sumter County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024Superintendent of Schools, Clerk of Court and Sheriff are just some of the seats up for grabs in Sumpter County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Brevard County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Brevard County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024Party primaries for an open U.S. House seat, school board races, city races, and more are all on the ballot for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Flagler County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Flagler County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024County commission and school board races are just some of the seats up on the ballot in Flagler County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Lake County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Lake County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024County commission, school board and supervisor of elections are just some of the races on the ballot in Lake County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Seminole County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Seminole County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024Supervisor of Elections, school board and city positions are just some of the seats up on the ballot in Seminole County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Marion County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024
Read full article: Marion County election results in the Florida Primary on Aug. 20, 2024County commission, county sheriff and school board races are just some of the seats up for grabs in Marion County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
District 1 Orange County Commission too close to call; Districts 3, 5 go to runoff
Read full article: District 1 Orange County Commission too close to call; Districts 3, 5 go to runoffThe future of three Orange County Commission seats is still up in the air after Tuesday’s primary, with two seats heading for a runoff and one in the midst of a recount with a razor-thin margin.
Amy Pennock defeats incumbent Chris Anderson in Seminole County Supervisor of Elections primary
Read full article: Amy Pennock defeats incumbent Chris Anderson in Seminole County Supervisor of Elections primaryA Republican primary in Seminole County pits the incumbent supervisor of elections against an outgoing member of the Seminole County School Board.
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to face incumbent Rick Scott for US Senate
Read full article: Debbie Mucarsel-Powell to face incumbent Rick Scott for US SenateFormer Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell will try to unseat incumbent Rick Scott in the U.S. Senate race in November, the Associated Press called on Tuesday night.
Republican Thomas Chalifoux to challenge Darren Soto for US House District 9
Read full article: Republican Thomas Chalifoux to challenge Darren Soto for US House District 9Three Republican candidates are vying for a chance to replace incumbent U.S. House District 9 Rep. Darren Soto, D-Osceola County.
Results 2024: Meet the candidates for Orange County supervisor of elections
Read full article: Results 2024: Meet the candidates for Orange County supervisor of electionsFour Democrats are vying to become the new supervisor of elections in Orange County, but first, they have to face each other in the primary on Tuesday, Aug. 20.
Tim Bobanic beats challenger for Brevard County supervisor of elections in GOP primary
Read full article: Tim Bobanic beats challenger for Brevard County supervisor of elections in GOP primaryBrevard County’s supervisor of elections will move onto a general election in November after beating his challenger in the Republican primary on Tuesday.
Here’s what will be on the Aug. 20 election ballot in Lake County
Read full article: Here’s what will be on the Aug. 20 election ballot in Lake CountyCounty commission, school board and supervisor of elections are just some of the races on the ballot in Lake County for the statewide primary on Aug. 20.
Young voters could decide the November election, experts say. They just have to show up
Read full article: Young voters could decide the November election, experts say. They just have to show upA study conducted by the Institute of Politics at Harvard Kennedy School revealed just over half of young Americans indicate they will be voting in the upcoming presidential election. However, the reasoning and implications behind this go much deeper than the initial numbers imply.
Requests to vote by mail in Central Florida are down ‘significantly.’ How you can request a ballot
Read full article: Requests to vote by mail in Central Florida are down ‘significantly.’ How you can request a ballotThe Orange County Supervisor of Elections reported the office has received less than half of the number of vote-by-mail ballot requests than in past election cycles, attributing it to a fairly recent change in Florida voter laws. Other counties are also reporting lower numbers.
Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting efforts
Read full article: Trump campaign steps up vice presidential vetting effortsFormer President Donald Trump’s campaign has begun requesting information from his potential vice presidential candidates, sending vetting paperwork to a list of top contenders in recent weeks.
View Florida elections results for the Republican presidential primary on March 19, 2024
Read full article: View Florida elections results for the Republican presidential primary on March 19, 2024Here’s where to find election results for all races held during the Florida Presidential Preference Primary on March 19, 2024.
Tom Keen, Erika Booth win primaries for Florida House District 35 special election
Read full article: Tom Keen, Erika Booth win primaries for Florida House District 35 special electionLake Nona businessman Tom Keen will face Osceola County School Board member Erika Booth in the special election for a Florida House seat after Democrats and Republicans voted in party primaries Tuesday.
Close races across Brevard County cities, towns as election results come in
Read full article: Close races across Brevard County cities, towns as election results come inResidents of several Brevard County towns and cities went to the polls for municipal elections on Tuesday, Nov. 7, to find some of the elections have already been decided for them.
Sladek leads in Oviedo mayor’s race early returns, referendums could be in trouble
Read full article: Sladek leads in Oviedo mayor’s race early returns, referendums could be in troubleVoters in Oviedo decided Tuesday whether to keep the city’s mayor and decide on two ballot questions that speak to the big issue in the city — how to handle growth.
DeSantis replaces his campaign manager as he resets his faltering 2024 presidential bid
Read full article: DeSantis replaces his campaign manager as he resets his faltering 2024 presidential bidRepublican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis is replacing his campaign manager as the Florida governor continues to reset his stagnant presidential campaign.