Man crashed SUV into ex-wife's home as family slept, arrest report states

Investigators said a family of seven was inside their Florida home when the driver of a Ford Explorer purposely crashed through a porch, then the front door, and into the kitchen. A woman who lives at the residence said three adults and four children were inside at the time.

Republicans outpace Democrats in Florida's early voting

More than 2.77 million Florida voters had cast ballots as of Monday morning, with registered Republicans outpacing Democrats, according to data posted on the state Division of Elections website.

DeSantis calls for special session to provide property tax relief for Hurricane Ian victims

Gov. DeSantis is calling for a special legislative session to provide property tax relief to Hurricane Ian victims. He says in the meantime, he will issue an executive order until lawmakers can act, which would delay property tax payments on any properties that were destroyed or made uninhabitable in 26 Florida counties designated for FEMA disaster assistance.

Rubio, Demings clash in only debate for U.S. Senate seat ahead of November election

Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio and his Democratic challenger, Congresswoman Val Demings, quickly got combative Tuesday as they sought to sway remaining undecided voters in their only head-to-head meeting ahead of the Nov. 8 election for a seat the GOP must retain if it wants to take control of the U.S. Senate.