Scott Franklin

Republican Rep. Scott Franklin easily turned away Democrat Curtis Gibson win a redrawn District 18. The school referendum adds a 1-mill property tax for school operations and employee retention.

The Lakeland congressman said tens of thousands of Veterans Affairs jobs "can be eliminated without, theoretically, impacting quality of care."

Colleen Burton will return to the state Senate and will be joined by fellow Republican Ben Albritton in representing Polk residents. Meantime, Scott Franklin won reelection to Congress.

Lakeland City Commissioner Scott Franklin, with the backing of a leading ally of President Donald Trump, was on the verge Tuesday night of toppling…

It looks like Ross Spano will be a one-term Congressman.Unofficial results from the Florida Division of Elections for Congressional District 15 show…