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The Alachua County Canvassing Board tested and sealed tabulation equipment that will be used for the Nov. 6 General Election.
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Here Are 8 Of The Ballot Amendments Floridians Will Vote On In 2018
TALLAHASSEE — Florida voters will get a chance to decide in November whether 13 is a lucky or unlucky number. The state Constitution Revision Commission, which meets every 20 years, finished its work Monday night after approving eight proposed constitutional amendments for the Nov. 6 general-election ballot. Those eight proposals …
Read More »Meet The Candidates: Newberry City Commission Elections On Tuesday
Seven candidates will run for three available spots on the Newberry City Commission on April 10.
Read More »Florida Democrats Discuss Their Political Platform In Orlando
More than 1,000 Florida Democrats gathered over the weekend in Orlando. At the general session on Saturday the party passed a series of resolutions continuing to support initiatives like stronger gun laws, addressing the opioid epidemic and supporting immigrant rights.
Read More »Gillum Launches Bid For Governor
Getting an early start, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum officially announced his candidacy for the 2018 Florida governor race. If elected, Gillum would be the first black governor in Florida history.
Read More »Roundup of 2016 Winners from 49 Contested Races In North Central Florida
This story completes our guide, Florida Votes 2016, a coverage of all races up to and through the Nov. 8 election.
Read More »GOP Keeps Large Majority In State House
Republicans kept their firm grip over the 120-member chamber.
Read More »GOP Stems Democratic Push In State Senate
Republicans keep control of Florida State Senate
Read More »Voters Turn Out Lights On Solar Amendment
A controversial solar-energy ballot initiative fell short short of the 60 percent voter approval it needed Tuesday.
Read More »Marco Rubio Wins Re-election To Senate
Republican Sen. Marco Rubio won a second-term Tuesday after defeating U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy. Rubio supporters cheer after results were announced. (Rebekkah Mar/WUFT News) TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republican Sen. Marco Rubio won a second-term Tuesday in a race where he was forced to defend his support for Donald Trump …
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