Jack Latvala, longtime Florida senator and Republican powerbroker, dies at 74
Longtime Florida senator and Republican powerbroker Jack Latvala died Wednesday at age 74.
Opponent seeks to remove Rep. Cory Mills from ballot over clerical issue
One of Rep. Cory Mills' GOP opponents is seeking to oust the embattled congressman from the ballot, arguing he didn't sign a key election document.
Judge gives Stark one last chance to plead her case to be put on ballot
A judge has denied Rep. Paula Stark's request to be put on the November ballot but also gave the St. Cloud Republican seven more days to convince him she should…
Orlando Sentinel partnering with local news outlets on voters guide
The project is part of the News Collaborative of Central Florida, a group of independent local news organizations and aligned partners working toward a more informed and engaged Central Florida.
Democrat Graham Platner says he plans to withdraw from Maine Senate race after sexual assault claim
Graham Platner said Wednesday that he plans to withdraw from the U.S. Senate race in Maine after facing an allegation of sexual assault, shuttering an insurgent campaign that had withstood…
State election workers contradict Stark’s claims as she seeks ballot spot
In a court hearing, state election workers contradicted Rep. Paul Stark's claims as she seeks a spot on the 2026 ballot, telling a judge she did not file the required…
Judge orders E. Jean Carroll be paid $5.8M after jury found Trump sexually abused and defamed her
A federal judge says writer E. Jean Carroll can be paid the $5 million that was set aside after a jury found that President Donald Trump sexually abused her in…
Transgender teen drops out of Irish Dance meet in Orlando
The teen dancer stepped aside after Florida's Attorney General threatened legal action against competition sponsors for allowing a transgender performer in the girl's division.
Trump made tens of millions from his Miami and Palm Beach properties. Here’s how
The president’s earnings from the Mar-a-Lago resort in Palm Beach ranged from roughly $21 million to $25 million in his first term. That figure tripled to more than $75 million…
Florida high court again rejects deal for Orange judge, wants her suspended
In late June, the Supreme Court said Orange Circuit Judge Diana Tennis should be fined for her actions. A week later, the court vacated its own order and said she…