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Roberto Roldan/WUSF file photoFrom shifting political power to redistricting, Florida’s 2026 midterm results raise new questions about the state’s political future. -
File photoThe Board of Governors banned enrollment, Florida law allows all state college system grads to attend. “It does not surprise me that they are creating this carve out," said State Rep. Anna Eskamani, D-Orlando, "because it ignored state law.”
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Brevard County Supervisor of Elections Tim Bobanic announced the county Canvassing Board will meet at 9 a.m. Tuesday at the Election Support Center in Melbourne to begin the recount of the state House District 33 contest. -
Leaders are stepping into a district that has lost nearly 12,000 students over the past two years and closed seven school campuses. The enrollment decline has also reduced state funding, putting additional pressure on the district’s budget. -
Neither race will proceed to a recount after counties sent updated unofficial vote totals to the state on Saturday. Turnout was some of the highest on record. -
This year’s El Niño likely contributed to the storm, and it's only growing stronger. -
The mayor-elect and longtime county employee said she’s not “coming into county government assuming everything needs to change.” -
Counties along the St. Johns River are preparing for additional flooding later this week after major rainfall and flooding begins to recede and overflow the river. -
Ryan Elijah and Darren Soto lead their opponents by less than one percent so far. As more ballots are tallied, that lead could narrow.
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Iran-backed operatives have been charged over nearly 20 attacks, including a plot on a U.K. base housing U.S. troops. Separately, a U.S. soldier is held in the U.K. on Russia spying claims. -
Rep. Kevin Kiley, a former Republican turned independent, lost his reelection bid. He discusses what went wrong for the GOP, the challenges of the two-party system and how Congress could work better. -
American prison officials are looking to European nations like Germany and Norway for a roadmap on how to design a prison that emphasizes rehabilitation and a successful return to life on the outside. -
The DOJ moved to dismiss criminal convictions of former Trump adviser Steve Bannon and of the Oath Keepers, in what it calls "the interests of justice." Critics are crying foul. -
Volunteer musicians play for veterans and others who are hospitalized. They're part of Musicians On Call, a group that spreads the healing power of music. -
ExxonMobil has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Venezuelan government and its state-owned oil company to explore opportunities in the country.
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