Kathy Castor

Kathy Castor will retain her U.S. House of Representatives seat, and a Hillsborough County Transportation tax failed to pass.

The redrawing of the district made it more favorable for Republicans. Luna lost the seat to Crist in 2020, when the district favored Democrats.

Several incumbents won easily, including Republicans Vern Buchanan and Gus Bilirakis.

The lawsuit contends that Torres did not have qualifying paperwork properly notarized as required by law. Torres has filed to run in an Aug. 23 Republican primary in Congressional District 14 in Pinellas and Hillsborough counties.

COVID-19 vaccination rates among children remain low in Florida and nationally. Doctors hope parents take advantage of the summer break to get their kids protected before school starts again in August.

Politicians across the state quickly reacted to the news that the U.S. Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to an abortion.

In a recent Florida Matters, host Matthew Peddie talked with political journalist William March about how Gov. Ron DeSantis' new redistricting maps will impact voters across the Tampa area.

Politicians across Tampa Bay and Florida reacted to the news of the Supreme Court leak through press releases and on social media.

Last week, lawmakers voted along party lines to approve maps proposed by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

The players were joined by President Joe Biden and Tampa Mayor Jane Castor on the White House lawn.

As the Build Back Better Act out of Washington gives hope to environmental justice advocates in Florida, an "anti-net metering bill" out of Tallahassee brings concern.

A new review by a task force school officials will assemble “is critical to ensure the policy advances the university’s interests while protecting academic freedom.”