FOX 51 Florida Primary Election Results
Polling places opened across Florida at 7 a.m. in Tuesday’s primary elections, after more than 2.23 million ballots had been cast by mail and in early voting.
Crist defeats Fried to win Florida's Democratic primary for governor
U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida on Tuesday, putting him in a position to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign that the Republican incumbent is eyeing as the first step toward a potential White House run.
Webster narrowly beats Laura Loomer for Republican nomination in Florida's 11th Congressional District
Florida Republican Rep. Dan Webster on Tuesday narrowly defeated Laura Loomer, a far-right provocateur in Florida who’s been banned on some social media networks because of anti-Muslim and other remarks.
Val Demings wins Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate in Florida primary
U.S. Rep. Val Demings seized the Democratic nomination to challenge Republican Sen. Marco Rubio this fall. Demings, a former Orlando police chief and a prodigious political fundraiser, has a chance to become Florida's first Black female senator.
Former Orlando-area State Attorney Ayala to challenge moody for Attorney General
Aramis Ayala, a former state attorney punished by the governor when she refused to seek the death penalty in murder cases, emerged Tuesday from a three-way primary to become the Democratic challenger to Republican Attorney General Ashley Moody.
Video: Men catch shark at Florida beach, stab it in the head -- here's why it's legal
Fishing for sharks is legal in Florida, though a new video making the rounds on the internet is sparking conversation – and outrage – about the practice.
What's causing increase in jellyfish on Florida beaches? Strong wind, ocean currents to blame
A wave of jellyfish stings is ruining the final days of the summer 2022 beach season in Central Florida.
Teen with rare, incurable disease becomes queen of own prom
Amaria Granger, 13, had aspirations to walk a red carpet before she was diagnosed with Niemann Pick Disease Type C. But her mother said she won’t allow the disease to rob her daughter of her dream.
Dogs can cry tears of joy when reunited with owner, study finds
Researchers have found another reason why the bond between humans and dogs is so special.
Trump files motion seeking independent review of docs seized during FBI search on Mar-a-Lago
Former President Trump on Monday filed a motion seeking an independent review of the documents seized from his Mar-a-Lago estate during an FBI search earlier this month.
The Webb telescope found 20 new exoplanetary systems. Here’s how you can help name them
The James Webb — the world’s largest and most powerful telescope — launched in December 2021 and traveled a million miles to its final destination.
Mom dies following lightning strike near elementary school that also injured her child and teen
Three people, including a mother and her child, were struck by lightning in Winter Springs Thursday afternoon. The Winter Springs Police Department said the mother later passed from her injuries, though her daughter was expected to make a full recovery.
Half of Americans think marijuana is bad for society, poll finds
Nearly half of American adults, 48%, report ever trying marijuana. That’s up from 4% when Gallup first asked about it 1969.
Florida man who shot, killed girlfriend may have been aiming at her ex-boyfriend, police say
The manhunt for a Daytona Beach murder suspect ended hours after a deadly shooting in an alleged love triangle. Police captured Chad Keene, 37, near U.S. Highway 1 in Ormond Beach late Tuesday afternoon.
Gov. DeSantis touts proposals amid Florida teacher shortage
Gov. Ron DeSantis will propose a slate of bills for the 2023 legislative session designed to bolster school districts' efforts to recruit teachers after students returned to classes last week amid a scarcity of educators.
Gator bites: Massive alligator makes a meal out of smaller alligator
Video recorded by a paddleboarder in Florida shows a massive alligator having another gator as a snack.
Security costs for Gov. DeSantis and family increase, 25% during past year
The costs of protecting Gov. Ron DeSantis, his family, the governor’s mansion and visiting dignitaries were up more than 25 percent during the past year, according to a new state report.
Could a 2024 White House bid affect DeSantis' gubernatorial run? Strategists say it could
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has been strategic in deflecting any 2024 presidential talk as he endeavors in his gubernatorial re-election campaign in the Sunshine State.
Key West International Airport reopens after 'asphalt failure' on runway
Key West International Airport (EYW) closed on Monday afternoon due to a small section of asphalt failure on the runway of the island's one and only commercial airport.
NASA's Artemis moon rocket to roll out Tuesday ahead of late August launch
Teams are preparing to move NASA's next-generation moon rocket to the Florida launchpad on Tuesday ahead of the long-awaited Artemis 1 liftoff later this month.