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Ron DeSantis, Florida GOP nominee for governor, resigns from Congress

By Associated Press

DeSantis sent a letter to House Speaker Paul Ryan on Monday announcing his immediate resignation.

Why red tide isn’t red and other myths about algae blooms

By Nsikan Akpan

The question as to why they make toxins in the first place is one of the great mysteries of marine science.

Florida’s toxic red tide is a perfect storm for the Gulf Coast

By William Brangham, Frank Carlson

In Florida, a toxic algae bloom that began last fall has killed dolphins, sea turtles, manatees, even a whale shark. And the toxins are not only devastating to wildlife, but difficult for humans and the economy as well. William Brangham…

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What Arizona and Florida primary winners mean for November

In Florida, Democratic Mayor Andrew Gillum pulled off a historic upset Tuesday, setting up a battle with GOP nominee Rep. Ron DeSantis. In Arizona, Rep. Martha McSally topped the Republican candidates to face off against Rep. Kyrsten Sinema to become…

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4 takeaways from the last major primaries of 2018

By Rachel Wellford

In the primaries Tuesday, a moderate Republican fended off conservative challengers in Arizona, while a progressive Democrat won a key race in Florida. Here are key takeaways.

Gillum is Florida’s Democratic governor nominee

By Julie Pace, Associated Press

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum has won the Democratic nomination in his quest to become Florida's first black governor.

Trump-backed DeSantis wins Florida GOP gubernatorial primary

By Associated Press

Rep. Ron DeSantis rode a robust endorsement from President Donald Trump to victory Tuesday in Florida's Republican gubernatorial primary. DeSantis was one of several Republicans running in contests in Florida and Arizona who hoped that cozying up to the president…

What to watch in the Arizona and Florida primaries

By Jessica Yarvin

Florida and Arizona are holding primaries Tuesday for some of the most competitive races in the 2018 midterms.

Police say Jacksonville shooter ‘clearly targeted other gamers.’ Here’s what we know

By Joshua Barajas

Authorities have yet to determine a motive for the shooting.

Shooting at esports event in Florida raises calls for more security

By Tamara Lush, Russ Bynum, Associated Press

A champion gamer's decision to open fire Sunday afternoon during a video competition — killing two people and wounding nine others before killing himself — has prompted calls from gamers for more security at esports tournaments.