Florida counts cost of Hurricane Milton amid political storm
Hurricanes Milton and Helene force changes to Florida's election procedures
How to Help After Hurricane Milton Hits Florida
Florida residents are dealing with another hurricane less than two weeks after Hurricane Helene left a path of destruction across the state.
Voters to decide on six Florida amendments in 2024 general election
There are six amendments on the ballot in the 2024 Florida general election on Nov. 5. The amendment calls for partisan election of members of district school boards. it proposes amending the state constitution to require members of a district school board to be elected in a partisan rather than nonpartisan election.
Florida has nearly all ballots counted on Election Day, while California can take weeks. This is why.
The gap between when California and Florida are able to finalize their count is the natural result of election officials in the two states choosing to emphasize different concerns and set different priorities.
Hurricanes force changes to Florida’s election procedures
Hurricanes are forcing changes to Florida's election procedures. After Hurricane Helene, Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order granting greater election flexibility to officials in 13 hard-hit counties.
Voting rights groups seek to extend Florida registration deadline due to hurricanes
Voting rights groups have asked a federal judge to extend Florida's voter registration deadline ahead of the Nov. 5 U.S. presidential election, citing disruptions from Hurricanes Helene and Milton.
Judge rejects reopening Florida voter registration because of Hurricane Milton impacts
A federal judge rejected a request from the League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida NAACP to reopen voter registration for the November election because of Hurricane Milton​.
A Florida Poll That Should Change the Way You Look at the Election
A big Trump lead in the state paradoxically adds to evidence of a smaller Electoral College edge for him. And a choice by pollsters may be causing them to miss state shifts.
Poll Finds Support for Florida’s Abortion Ballot Measure Is Falling Short
Earlier surveys have shown higher support, but the state’s Republican governor is working hard to defeat the initiative.
Federal judge denies request to reopen Florida voter registration for general election after Hurricane Milton
A federal judge Wednesday night rejected an emergency request to extend Florida’s voter registration deadline for the 2024 general election despite disruptions caused by Hurricane Milton. The lawsuit,
Federal judges decline to extend voter registration deadline in Georgia and Florida as states face hurricane damage
Two federal judges have rejected requests to immediately reopen voter registration in Georgia and Florida as the southeast continues to grapple with significant storm damage ahead of the November election.
Here’s how hurricanes force changes to Florida’s election procedures
With Florida still recovering from Hurricane Helene, some state and local officials are bracing for more disruptions from Hurricane Milton that could affect how people vote in the general election.
46 percent in Florida poll say they will vote for abortion rights amendment
Less than half of the likely electorate in Florida say they would vote for an amendment that would legalize abortion up to the point of fetal viability, according to a New York Times and Siena