Move to Florida: Leaders reacts to New York mayoral win
Some Florida leaders, politicians, and sheriffs are expecting more New Yorkers to move to Florida after Tuesday's mayoral election.
FAA reducing air traffic by 10% amid ongoing government shutdown
The reduction was prompted due to staffing shortage amid the ongoing government shutdown.
David Jolly on the Democrats' path to Fla. Governor
David Jolly, a former Republican Congressman, is now one of two Democrats running to succeed Florida Governor Ron DeSantis in 2026. Jolly will face Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings in the Democratic primary. Across the aisle, the Democrat will face one of Congressman Byron Donalds, President Donald Trump's pick for Governor, or former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.
2025 election results: Democrats score wins for governor, mayor
Today’s election results could signal the nation’s political direction – from governor’s races in New Jersey and Virginia to New York City’s high-profile mayoral contest. Here are the results.
Why Florida cares about the next NYC Mayor | Playbook
Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO Reporter and author of the Florida Playbook newsletter joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom on this Playbook Tuesday, which is also Election Day across America. The pair discuss several high-profile elections for Mayor of the City of Miami, why Floridians should care about the New York City Mayoral Race between Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa, the Orlando City Council elections and Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings finally officially entering the Governor's race, competing with Congressman Byron Donalds, former Congressman David Jolly and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner.
Jerry Demings files to enter 2026 Fla. Governor's race
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has filed his paperwork intending to enter the 2026 Florida Governor's race. As it stands, he will enter the Democratic primary against former Congressman David Jolly in the Democratic Primary. On the Republican side, Trump-endorsed Florida Congressman Byron Donalds and former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner vie for the party's nomination.
Could the Senate end the filibuster to end shutdown?
The federal government shutdown enters Day 31 on All Hallow's Eve. Dr. Aubrey Jewett, a political analyst and UCF Associate Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the political implications behind the continued government shutdown, which forces could bring it to and end and if the Republican majority in the US Senate could follow President Trump's direction to eliminate the filibuster to reopen the government.
Orange Co. Mayor to enter 2026 Fla. Governor's race
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings is expected to enter the Florida Governor's race for 2026 and challenge David Jolly for the Democratic nomination. Dr. Larry Walker, a political analyst and UCF Associate Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down his chances in a ruby-red Florida and what we could expect from a Jerry Demings gubernatorial campaign.
Could Florida Dems open primaries to independent voters?
Florida Democrats are having internal discussions about trying to open its primaries to No Party Affiliated voters, POLITICO reported on Thursday. (Open primaries are currently not allowed under state law.) POLITICO's Gary Fineout joined Florida Live to discuss his reporting, how a move might come about, and what it would mean for elections.
Poll: Republicans lead Democrats in Florida's 2026 races for governor, AG
Potential Republican candidates hold strong leads over Democrats in Florida’s 2026 midterm races, according to a new poll.
Obamacare dominates Florida politics | Playbook Tuesday
On this Playbook Tuesday with POLITICO Florida, Kimberly Leonard, POLITICO reporter and Florida Playbook author joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down the pulse of Florida politics, from key local elections upcoming, the growing consequences of the government shutdown on SNAP, Medicare and Medicaid beneficiaries, as well as President Donald Trump's endorsements for statewide positions in Florida.
Poll: Donalds, Casey DeSantis lead Fla. Gov. race
UCF Political Science Lecturer John Hanley joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer live via Zoom to break down a new poll from UNF showing the state of the race for Florida's next Governor in 2026. According to the poll, Republicans lead by double digits, regardless of if Congressman Byron Donalds or Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis makes it out of the primary, and whether they face former Congressman David Jolly or Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings. The poll also took a look at the top issues facing Floridians, which came out to a focus on housing, property insurance, property tax and the economy.
Florida teacher's use of gender-neutral title leads to state investigation, administrative leave
A Florida teacher has been placed on administrative leave after the state’s attorney general warned the district over the educator’s use of a gender-neutral title in the classroom.
Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost on government shutdown
Florida Congressman Maxwell Frost, who represents Florida's 10th district, joined FOX 35's Good Day Orlando on Oct. 23, 2025, to talk about the ongoing government shutdown and the stalemate between Democrats and Republicans.
New poll shows how Americans feel about Congress, Trump during government shutdown
A new Gallup poll shows how Americans feel about Congress as the government shutdown enters its third week.
Government shutdown Day 21: GOP leaders react
Representative Mike Haridopolos, who represents Florida's 8th District, and Rep. Tom Emmer, the House Republican Whip, joined FOX 35's Ryan Elijah to talk about the shut down, the sticking points on the Legislative floor, and what needs to happen next.
Florida bill would bring cursive writing back to schools
A new bill in the Florida House of Representatives (HB 127) proposes teaching cursive to students in grades 2–5.
No Kings Day protests in Downtown Orlando tomorrow
No Kings Day anti-Trump protests are happening across the country tomorrow, October 18. Republican Congressman Jimmy Patronis held a news conference where he called them "Hate America" parades. Anna Eskamani, Democratic State Representative and Orlando Mayoral candidate joins FOX 35's Hannah MacKenzie live via Zoom to break down her perspective on the protest in Orlando, her reasons for planning to attend and the causes protestors are advocating for.
State Attorney Worrell escalates feud with AG Uthmeier
Florida State Attorney Monique Worrell, covering Orange and Osceola Counties, continues to strike back at Governor Ron DeSantis' threats and attacks against her office, including allegations of being soft on crime for refusing to prosecute certain cases or pursue higher charges on specific cases. Worrell claims DeSantis is lying to give pretext to remove her from office again, repeating his actions from 2023. Worrell was later re-elected to her position as state attorney in 2024. Aubrey Jewett, UCF Political Science Professor joins FOX 35's Garrett Wymer to break down the political implications of the feud between Worrell and the state government, including the allegations by Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier of Worrell's office having a massive backlog of cases and calling her out for alleged poor handling of cases involving fentanyl, sex crimes and stand your ground.
Supreme Court seemingly inclined to gut key provision in Voting Rights Act
The U.S. Supreme Court appears inclined to limit the Voting Rights Act's ability to force states to draw electoral districts in favor of minority voters.