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In the final days before the election, the parties are doubling down on their convictions. Long-term demographics, however, suggest shifts in America's electorate that could mean big challenges for the Republican Party in coming years — but also could offer some new opportunities.

Despite the cutbacks in the number of days people are allowed to cast an early ballot, more than 4.5 million Floridians voted before Election Day. And a…

It's been spoofed by the U.S. Olympic swim team, a pack of shirtless Abercrombie and Fitch models and even Cookie Monster.Now Carly Rae Jepsen's…

The "Memphis Belle," a replica World War II B-17 bomber flew over Tampa Bay today, carrying a bombardier who served aboard a similar craft for 28 missions…

Voting seemed to proceed smoothly in Polk County today, with lines much shorter than they'd been during early voting -- and a steady turnout. An early…

The mood at the party at Tampa's Museum of Science and Industry was pretty mellow for the first several hours. But electricity started to flow through the…

Election Day brought the usual reports of malfunctioning voting machines, and voting-rights lawyers said they received reports from Pennsylvania that some residents were erroneously being told they needed photo ID. But even in battleground states, there were few reports of major problems by late evening.

It only took two extra days, but Florida's Miami-Dade County has finished counting votes in the presidential election. But as of Thursday afternoon, three other large counties were still tabulating.

Anyone who lives in the Tampa area for long is sure to become familiar with MacDill Avenue.And the large airbase and economic engine at the tip of South…

October was a record-setting month for public transit in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties, according to figures released Friday. Continuing a trend a…

After being the "invisible" party in Tallahassee for several years, Florida Democrats shined in this week's elections. Senate Republicans no longer have a…

Nearly two years ago, the BP Deepwater Horizon oil disaster devastated the Gulf of Mexico, affecting the region's economy, wildlife and waterfront…

Many of the minority groups central to President Obama's victory had long supported Democrats. But he's the first party leader to put together a stable — and majority — coalition since Franklin D. Roosevelt back in the 1930s. This coalition promises to pay dividends to his party for years to come.

WUSF News Director Scott Finn and WFAE News Director Greg Collard reflect on their coverage of the national conventions. This is republished from…

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qdgprD3PH8Remember four-year-old Abbie Evans, reduced to tears after hearing yet another NPR story Mitt Romney and "Bronco…

Gov. Rick Scott's introduction to politics was his multimillion-dollar fight against Barack Obama's health proposals even before the President was elected…

Grab the Kleenex. This video of Hakam Daley just might make you well up.Daley, a senior at Centennial High School in Port St. Lucie, has cerebral palsy…

Most of us have seen it – the photo of Tampa socialite Jill Kelley and former CIA Director David Petraeus on the Kelley’s South Tampa lawn.She’s wearing a…

Some who live along the Gulf Coast say the $4.5 billion in criminal and civil penalties aren't enough. Local authorities will continue to press their cases.

Businessman Olin Mott was honored Thursday by the city of Tampa and USF's College of Education for his philanthropic support of a large number of Bay area…

Floridians who receive cash and food assistance are once again able to use their Electronic Benefit Transfer cards after technology issues at JPMorgan…

The Petraeus sex scandal not only cost the CIA director his job, it has generated a lot of interest in the general’s time as commander at U.S. Central…

And 10 days after the election, three other too-close-to-call House races also remain undecided — in North Carolina, Arizona and Louisiana

The St. Lucie County Canvassing Board ordered a recount of early-voting ballots in the race between U.S. Rep. Allen West and Democrat Patrick Murphy.…

We knew it was only a matter of time before the David Petraeus scandal got the Saturday Night Live treatment. Over the weekend, the controversy gave SNL…