Sheriff Judd sworn-in for fifth term
One of Florida's most vocal law enforcement officers begins his fifth term as Polk County Sheriff. It is a position Grady Judd holds close to his heart.
GOP senators to challenge election results
Congress will certify results from the Electoral College this week, but at least a dozen Republican senators will take the rare step to challenge the results.
Stimulus check increase stalls in U.S. Senate
It's looking less likely that stimulus relief checks will be increased because of a standoff in the U.S. Senate.
Congress will meet again over coronavirus relief bill
The coronavirus stimulus relief bill is stalled once again as Congress is debating additional funding while also negotiating keeping the federal government open through the new year.
McConnell congratulates President-elect Joe Biden
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has recognized Joe Biden as the president-elect, officially defeating Donald Trump in a vote of the Electoral College. The vote will be certified by Congress in January.
CPAC coming to Orlando in 2021
The Conservative Political Action Committee is moving its annual conference from Maryland to Orlando next year. The four-day event is expected to draw thousands of participants.
Biden names first cabinet picks
News of a coronavirus vaccine and word the President-elect Joe Biden can begin his transition to the White House helped boost the Dow Jones Industrial Average above 30,000 points.
Friendship across the political aisle
Some Central Florida lawmakers have been working across the aisle with each other.
Transition begins for Biden along with cabinet picks
President Donald Trump has asked that agency that handles the presidential transition begin working with President-elect Joe Biden. Trump was still not conceding the race just at Biden was beginning to assemble his cabinet picks.
Forgiving student loans
President-elect Joe Biden is considering student loan debt relief for millions of Americans. He is urging Congress to take action though he could also use the power of an executive order.
Lawmakers question heads of Twitter and Facebook
Lawmakers in Washington, D.C. questioned practices by Twitter and Facebook related to alleged election interference by both platforms.
Florida Legislature swears in new members
Florida has officially certified the results of the Nov. 3 election. Lawmakers convened in Tallahassee on Tuesday for a swearing-in ceremony.
Trump claims votes were deleted
President Donald Trump says he is not conceding or moving out of the White House anytime soon. However, if Joe Biden wins the Electoral College vote in December, Trump will no longer be president at noon on January 20, 2021.
Trump makes appearance on Veterans Day
Georgia will conduct a full, hand recount of the presidential election. President-Elect Joe Biden is ahead of President Donald Trump in the state count. The Trump campaign continues to pursue legal paths to challenge claims of voter fraud across.
Bill would require mail-in ballots be counted within 24 hours of Election Day
U.S. Senator Rick Scott has introduced a bill that would change how the country conducts elections. The Verifiable, Orderly, & Timely Election Results (VOTER) Act would create standards for various vote-by-mail systems that exist across the country and would require all eligible ballots to be counted and reported within 24 hours after polls close on Election Day, according to a press release from Scott's office.
People are ready for election to be over
Many are ready for the presidential election to be over. However, most people we spoke to said they want results that are thorough and indisputable.
Political experts weigh in on potential election lawsuits
Questions are surrounding the potential lawsuits surrounding the outcome of the presidential election and political experts are weighing in.
Florida Democrats face taking 'long, hard look' after losses
Florida Republicans dominated Tuesday's elections from the top of the ballot on down, leaving Democrats searching for answers after more than two decades of GOP control of the state.
Seminole County goes blue for Biden
It was a huge election night for President Donald Trump across Florida but Seminole County saw a shift, voting for Joe Biden.
Breaking down Trump's Florida victory
President Donald Trump managed to win Florida by drawing on support from key demographics that turned out in large numbers.