Elections

Buckhorn, who led the city from 2011 to 2019, hasn't made a secret of his desire to return to city hall. He joins a field of 10 vying to replace Jane Castor, who's second term ends in 2027.

The Republican stopped in the Tampa Bay area as part of a statewide tour for governor.

Matt The Welder said closing the "Rent-A-Cow" loophole has become a central theme in his campaign for state agricultural commissioner.

The top two vote-getters in Group 3 were Karen Kerr and Tony Smith. In Group 4, the top candidates were John Haney and Camryn Henry.

On "Florida Matters Live & Local," former state lawmaker José Javier Rodríguez explains why he's running for Florida attorney general, his priorities and more.

Florida muralists are challenging the state over removed sidewalk artwork. Ideas to survive the drought. A culinary anthropologist's hobby. And a new social media segment on politics.

This week on "The Florida Roundup," we talked about NASA’s new plans to build a lunar space base, spoke with journalist Adam Ciralsky about his reporting for Vanity Fair about Florida’s hotbed of espionage and more.

His margin of victory was around 400 votes — hovering around the mark where an automatic recount could be called.

If a new Florida elections bill goes into effect, driver licenses will soon include a new notable fact: whether a person is a U.S. citizen.

The major election bill being pushed by Florida Republicans in the Legislature this session would require proof of American citizenship to register to vote, similar to federal legislation advocated by President Trump and Republicans in Congress.

"A 'swing of this magnitude is not something that can be dismissed,'"Gov. Ron DeSantis said on a social media post. "Republicans should be clear-eyed about the political environment heading into the midterms."

His reelection campaign will focus on evolving climate threats, increasing neighborhood investments, accelerating housing solutions, providing economic opportunities and strengthening public safety.