Florida House of Representatives

Several races around the greater Tampa Bay region were contested during the midterm elections and incumbents did well.

After the 120 Florida House districts were redrawn this year in the once-a-decade reapportionment process, Republicans and Democrats are battling in a relative handful of races in the Nov. 8 elections.

Driskell, a Democrat from Tampa, was the only candidate for the leadership post as of Wednesday, according to a spokesman for the House Democrats.

Rep. Ramon Alexander, six months away from becoming the state House Democratic leader, became embroiled in controversy this week after a report detailed allegations made by a former Florida A&M University employee.

Host Steve Newborn breaks down the top issues — including abortion, election security and redistricting — with Tallahassee reporter James Call.

Host Steve Newborn breaks down the top issues — including abortion, election security and redistricting — Tallahassee reporter James Call.

It means voters have few clues so far about where these candidates have earned their money, where they invested or to whom they owe personal debts.

Local and state officials met Friday to discuss gun violence in Hillsborough County, as well as possible solutions.

The resurrected proposal would keep an untouched pool of money from being used toward stadium construction and renovation.

Host Bradley George and Zac Anderson of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune have a wide-ranging conversation that touches on the new leaders of the state legislature as well as the amendments approved by voters in November.

Host Bradley George and Zac Anderson of the Sarasota Herald-Tribune have a wide-ranging conversation that touches on the new leaders of the state legislature as well as the amendments approved by voters in November.

The proposal to repeal red light cameras has failed move forward in the Senate.