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Elections

Nikki Fried becomes Florida Agricultural Commissioner as Caldwell concedes

The first Democrat to join the state's cabinet in years won by fewer than 7,000 votes.

By Scott Harrell

Nov 19, 2018

Nikki Fried is the new Florida Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Services, according to a report by Bay News 9. Challenger Matt Caldwell reportedly called his opponent to concede on Monday, as Fried's lead grew to some 6,700 votes...

Nikki Fried becomes Florida Agricultural Commissioner as Caldwell concedes

Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum will not concede to Ron DeSantis after Thursday recount

Just 33,683 votes separate the candidates, and this contest is probably going to the courts.

By Ray Roa
Nov 15, 2018
Florida recounts Governor, U.S. Senate and Commissioner of Agriculture races

Two of these races — U.S. Senate and Commissioner of Agriculture — could also trigger a hand recount.

By Cathy Salustri
Nov 10, 2018
Florida governor, agricultural commission races might be headed for recount (UPDATED)

For the first time in Florida's history, the gubernatorial race could trigger a legally mandated recount.

By Cathy Salustri
Nov 8, 2018
Rick Scott and Bill Nelson may be headed for a recount

Florida mandates a recount in elections with less than a half-percent margin.

By Cathy Salustri
Nov 7, 2018
Unpacking the 2018 midterm elections

The blue wave met the red tide.

By Scott Harrell
Nov 7, 2018
Creative Loafing Tampa is liveblogging the Florida midterm elections

Things could get ugly... erm, uglier.

By Scott Harrell
Nov 6, 2018
Tampa Bay residents can get free rides to vote on Election Day

Uber, Lyft, Hillsborough and Pinellas bus systems all offer free and discounted options.

By Ray Roa
Nov 5, 2018
Tampa Bay radio station WUSF invites listeners to a post-midterm listening session

Hear the radio, IRL, with members of your community.

By Ray Roa
Nov 5, 2018
Only a racist has no problems with this anti-Gillum robocall

NBC says the call refers to the Florida gubernatorial candidate as a "negro" and a "monkey."

By Ray Roa
Nov 2, 2018
Pinellas and Hillsborough Democrats outnumber Republicans in latest early and mail-in voting tally

Statewide, Republicans hold a 63,537 lead.

By Ray Roa
Nov 1, 2018
The 2018 Florida Amendments, Tampa Bay referenda, what they actually mean and what we recommend

Get schooled — these things affect you and your community.

By Ray Roa
Oct 31, 2018
Every candidate Creative Loafing Tampa Bay recommends for the 2018 Florida midterm ballot

Know what you're getting into.

By Ray Roa
Oct 31, 2018
Creative Loafing Tampa Bay's Florida 2018 midterms voting guide

Sneak me into the booth, fam.

By Ray Roa
Oct 31, 2018
Trump cannot, in fact, end birthright citizenship with an executive order

But that doesn't mean you shouldn't be worried.

By Ray Roa
Oct 31, 2018
Florida gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum stops in Tampa Bay, explains why it's about "we" on November 6

CL talks to the Tallahassee mayor about chasing that "W."

By Ray Roa
Oct 30, 2018
Rick Scott has investment ties to the company responsible for screwing up SunPass

Disclosures show Scott and his wife Ann have invested at least $5 million in a hedge fund related to Conduent.

By Monivette Cordeiro
Oct 30, 2018
Does Florida's governor deserve the label "Red Tide Rick"?

A fact-based look at whether or not we should blame Rick Scott for this extended red tide season.

By Cathy Salustri
Oct 26, 2018
Amendment 4 would give some Florida felons the right to vote

But felons convicted of murder or sexual offenses will require a case-by-case review.

By Nano Riley
Oct 25, 2018
Meet nearly 20 candidates vying for local office in Tampa's Seminole Heights today

Prep for the polls.

By Meaghan Habuda
Oct 24, 2018
Tampa and St. Petersburg not among top Florida cities donating to Trump re-election committees

You can probably guess who's No. 1.

By Ray Roa
Oct 24, 2018