Elections

Unopposed, both Mayor John Rees and District 1 Commissioner Lisa Bennett, are automatically re-seated. Ballot measure to grant the city manager the freedom to choose where to live is withdrawn.

City charter requires that candidates be “bona fide residents” when they qualify — and remain so for their four-year term.

Former congressional candidate enters District 3 race against incumbent.

Two-term Town Council Member Bill Martini says he will not seek re-election.

Defendants include elections supervisors from Orange, Lake, Polk and Sumter counties, moderate Republican challenger Gavriel Soriano and Rep. Daniel Webster.

Candidates urge voters to “get up, get out of the house and go vote.”

In a go-to MAGA move, pugilistic District 11 congressional candidate Laura Loomer says she's not conceding. And her followers love her for it.

The moderate Republican may get his ass kicked in Tuesday's primary. But don't count him out completely.

Soriano was promised a future campaign job to "throw yourself on your sword to ensure Loomer does not win."

Florida Rights Restoration Coalition leader fears state's bully tactics could prevent returning citizens from registering to vote this election season.