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Trump's handpicked DeSantis successor wins crowded GOP primary for Florida governor

August 18, 2026

Trump's handpicked DeSantis successor wins crowded GOP primary for Florida governor

Byron Donalds secured Trump's endorsement before even announcing his run, but the crowded GOP primary field included Florida Lt. Gov. Jay Collins.

Rubio’s GOP successor clears key hurdle to finish his six-year Senate term

August 18, 2026

Rubio’s GOP successor clears key hurdle to finish his six-year Senate term

Trump-backed Sen. Ashley Moody, R-Fla., defeated her challengers in Florida's GOP Senate primary to keep Marco Rubio's former seat through 2029.

Pro-Israel moderate survives primary challenge by socialist insurgent

August 18, 2026

Pro-Israel moderate survives primary challenge by socialist insurgent

DSA-backed Oliver Larkin lost to Rep. Jared Moskowitz in the Democratic Party primary in Florida's 25th District, a key congressional swing seat.

Trump-backed Republican survives primary after bucking him on deportations

August 18, 2026

Trump-backed Republican survives primary after bucking him on deportations

Incumbent Rep. Maria Elvira Salazar advanced against Michael Arias in Florida's 27th Congressional District, where housing and immigration loom large.

Runner discovers woman stabbed to death outside vehicle near upscale DC suburb trail

August 18, 2026

Runner discovers woman stabbed to death outside vehicle near upscale DC suburb trail

A morning runner found a woman fatally stabbed near her vehicle at a trailhead in an affluent suburb of Washington, D.C., and authorities launched a homicide investigation.

Ohio couple accused of barging into cruise ship cabin, attacking family and 9-year-old

August 18, 2026

Ohio couple accused of barging into cruise ship cabin, attacking family and 9-year-old

Gannon Jacox and Brooklyn Hicks allegedly forced their way into a family's cruise ship cabin and attacked two adults and a 9-year-old child.

Accused illegal immigrant murderer who fled US during 48-hour pass had access to taxpayer-funded apartment

August 18, 2026

Accused illegal immigrant murderer who fled US during 48-hour pass had access to taxpayer-funded apartment

Abdulloi Toshpulodzoda fled the United States on a 48-hour pass from a Virginia mental health institute, boarding a one-way flight to Tajikistan.

Socialists accused of 'motor mouth' rhetoric as longtime Dem strategist unloads on far-left candidate

August 18, 2026

Socialists accused of 'motor mouth' rhetoric as longtime Dem strategist unloads on far-left candidate

James Carville fires back at DSA candidate Oliver Larkin ahead of Florida's primary election, calling Democratic Socialists a "pack of fools."

Ralph Norman suggests special GOP primary runoff rival Darline Graham is the establishment's chosen candidate

August 18, 2026

Ralph Norman suggests special GOP primary runoff rival Darline Graham is the establishment's chosen candidate

Rep. Ralph Norman suggested that South Carolina special GOP U.S. Senate primary runoff rival Sen. Darline Graham is the establishment's chosen candidate.

Alex Murdaugh moves for new home for double-murder retrial

August 18, 2026

Alex Murdaugh moves for new home for double-murder retrial

Alex Murdaugh's defense team is pushing to move his double murder retrial to Richland County, citing a larger jury pool and lower costs than Charleston.