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Republicans win Florida special elections in Trump strongholds by narrower margins than in 2024

By Stephany Matat, Kate Payne, Adriana Gomez Licon, Associated Press

The win bolsters Republicans’ margin of 220-213 in the House of Representatives.

Live results: Florida special elections to replace Gaetz and Waltz

Control of the U.S. House is not at stake, but the outcome of the special elections could give congressional Republicans some breathing room in the narrowly divided chamber.

Florida Republicans defied DeSantis over an immigration bill. Is his grip on state lawmakers loosening?

By Stephany Matat, Kate Payne, Associated Press

In another blow to the governor, legislators also voted to override some of DeSantis' budget vetoes from last year, a move that hasn't happened since then-Gov. Charlie Crist.

What to expect in Florida’s special congressional primaries

By Robert Yoon, Associated Press

Control of the U.S. House isn’t on the line in Tuesday’s special congressional primaries in Florida, but Republicans are still eager to find replacements for former GOP Reps. Matt Gaetz and Michael Waltz to add some breathing room to their…

Winter storm moves into Florida and the Carolinas after dropping record-breaking snow in New Orleans

By Gerald Herbert, David J. Phillip, Associated Press

A major winter storm that slammed Texas and the northern Gulf Coast is spreading heavy snow, sleet and freezing rain across parts of the Florida panhandle and eastern Carolinas.

Judge delays trial of man accused in Florida Trump assassination attempt

By Mike Schneider, Associated Press

Routh's charge of attempted assassination of a major presidential candidate carries a potential life sentence in the event of a conviction.

House Ethics Committee to release long-anticipated Matt Gaetz report

By Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press

The House Ethics Committee is expected to release its long-awaited report Monday into former Rep. Matt Gaetz, ending a yearslong investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct with minors and use of illicit drugs while the Florida Republican was in office.

Florida woman sentenced to 25 years in prison for shooting neighbor

By Curt Anderson, Associated Press

Susan Lorincz, who is white, was convicted in August of killing 35-year-old Black woman Ajike “A.J.” Owens during an ongoing dispute over the Owens’ boisterous children.

Gaetz withdraws as Trump’s nominee for attorney general

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Matt Gaetz has withdrawn as President-elect Donald Trump's pick for attorney general following scrutiny over a federal sex trafficking investigation.

What Republicans are saying about Matt Gaetz, Trump’s pick for attorney general

By Thomas Beaumont, Associated Press

Former Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz's nomination for attorney general is being met with a variety of reactions from Republicans, including cautious reservation, praise and pointed criticism.