Steve Newborn

One poll shows first-time District 13 incumbent Republican Anna Paulina Luna is in a dead heat with Pinellas challenger Whitney Fox.

Counties across the region, and especially Pinellas, have faced significant challenges after being hit by two hurricanes that damaged polling places and facilities.

Pinellas County and tourism officials are "officially" welcoming back visitors to the county's famed beaches. But the restoration of damaged beachside buildings is still ongoing.

The contest between Andrew Warren and Suzy Lopez has been one of the testiest for a position that usually flies under most people's radar screens. The political divide for this race is stark.

The toxin has been reported in low amounts off much of Florida's Gulf coast.

WUSF | By Steve Newborn Published November 4, 2024 at 12:14 PM EST Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email

More than 1 million more Republicans than Democrats voted early in Florida.

Warren, who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis, lost a contentious race for state attorney to his appointed successor, Suzy Lopez.

USF Professor Emerita Susan MacManus says Florida Democrats not only failed to communicate with their targeted voters, but put too much emphasis on issues that didn't resonate with many Floridians.

The reports of red tide are coming from an algae bloom that is more than 100 miles long, stretching along much of the Gulf Coast.