Lawsuit seeks to force election this year in Orange County District 3
Randy Ross, one of seven candidates running for the District 3 seat, filed suit this week in Orange County Circuit Court, asking a judge to call a special election in…
Get ready to vote: Dozens of local candidates qualify for Central Florida races
The qualifying period for this year's elections ended at noon Friday and dozens of candidates are running for a variety of public seats.
Trump plans to nominate US Attorney Jay Clayton to be national intelligence director
President Trump selects former SEC chairman Jay Clayton for the intelligence director role following congressional pressure over acting nominations.
Florida Supreme Court keeps new congressional districts in place
The new congressional district map will remain in effect for the midterm elections, after the Florida Supreme Court on Tuesday rejected a push to block the new configuration.
Jolly adds Graham to anticipated Democratic ticket in governor’s race
David Jolly, a former member of Congress, announced Wednesday that Gwen Graham, another former U.S. Rep, will be his running mate should he win the Democratic nomination in the governor's…
Largest ICE detention facility wasted millions and put detainees at risk, report finds
A GAO report finds mismanagement at Texas ICE facility led to unsafe conditions, detainee deaths, and millions in wasted federal tax funds.
It’s not just the Knicks: Trump’s attendance at big games often spells trouble for the home team
President Donald Trump seems to bring bad luck to home teams when he attends big games.
Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton will face off in California governor’s race
By SOPHIE AUSTIN SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Republican Steve Hilton has advanced to the general election for California governor after making the case that the state desperately needs new leadership…
Heavy security in advance of White House 250th festivities
Celebrations of the “semiquincentennial” really gear up 10 days before the Fourth of July.
House passes $70B bill to fund immigration enforcement for 3 years, sending to Trump
A bill to provide nearly $70 billion for immigration enforcement narrowly passed the House on Tuesday and now goes to President Donald Trump for his signature, fueling the administration’s deportation…