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Updated Nov. 3, 2026, 10:53 p.m. ETFlorida's general election is being held on Tuesday, November 3, 2026, to decide several key statewide offices.Polls were open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. local time across the state.The gubernatorial race featured Byron Donalds (R) against David Jolly (D).Other major races included, Attorney General, CFO, and Agriculture Commissioner.Byron Donalds will make history as Florida's first Black governor, according to the Associated Press, DDHQ and ABC, which called the race for the Republican Congressman from Naples.With 98.81% of precincts reporting, Amendment 3 to slash...

June 12, 2026Updated June 15, 2026, 12:33 p.m. ETFlorida voters will decide on a constitutional amendment to increase the homestead exemption for non-school local taxes.The proposed amendment would raise the exemption to $150,000 in 2027 and $250,000 in 2028.Property taxes that fund schools and other essential services would not be eliminated by this measure.The amendment requires 60% voter approval to pass on the November ballot.(Correction: This story has been updated to report that the only local tax that will remain untouched is for schools. Public safety and other main services...