2022 Elections

Two congressional incumbents vying to represent more than a dozen Panhandle counties share their views on the rising cost of tuition and federal student loan forgiveness.

St. Petersburg College political science professor Tara Newsom says young voters — many of whom are avoiding affiliation with major political parties — can be a strong voice in November.

Two St. Petersburg College students share their thoughts on the democratic process with Florida Matters ahead of the Nov. 8 election.

The property tax initially ran from 1995 until 2015, and provided Polk County with over $80 million it used for preserving properties.

On gun control, Marco Rubio said Americans have a Second Amendment right to protect themselves, while Val Demings accused Rubio of not doing enough to change laws to prevent mass shootings.

We also get an update on the continuing road to recovery in Charlotte County after Hurricane Ian.

While DeSantis backed legislation that intensified scrutiny of school library books and instructional materials, Crist says he is betting on his ability to convince voters that he can reinstate “respect to educators.”

In the run-up to the midterm elections, a growing number of conservative groups are turning their attention to often-ignored school board races. Their aim is to put conservatives in control of more school systems to scale back teachings on race and sexuality.

An appeal comes with an automatic stay of the judge's ruling that invalidated the referendum — but the stay can also be appealed.

Gov. Ron DeSantis issued an executive order that makes it easier for voters in Sarasota, Charlotte and Lee counties to cast ballots in next month’s midterm election.

A political science professor said Republicans have been steadily out-registering Democrats in Florida this election cycle, while more voters are registering No Party Affiliation. The question is whether they'll turn out to vote.

At the Multicultural Health Institute, Dr. Lisa Merritt treats patients, of course. She also inspires a new generation to think big when it comes to public health.