2024 Election

Five takeaways from Tuesday’s elections

Five takeaways from Tuesday’s elections

5 takeaways from Tuesday's election

News Service of Florida — Republicans had a great night Tuesday. Democrats? Not so much. And 60 is a magic number in Florida. Here are five takeaways from Tuesday’s elections:NO DOUBT: In 2022, Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis won a second term by 19.4 percentage points, and Republican U.S. Sen.
Three candidates are facing off to fill the St. Cloud City Council seat of termed-out Lynette Matheny.

Three candidates are facing off to fill the St. Cloud City Council seat of termed-out Lynette Matheny.

Get to know the Seat 2 candidates for St. Cloud

Three candidates are fighting to fill Lynette Matheny’s Seat 2 on the St. Cloud City Council starting in the Aug. 20 primary elections.Matheny has served two full terms and must give up the seat.The three candidates are Jennifer Paul, Phil Lantry, and Mandy Shafer.
Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris delivers remarks on June 26, 2022 in Plainfield, Ill. PHOTO BY THENEWS2.COM

Vice President of the United States Kamala Harris delivers remarks on June 26, 2022 in Plainfield, Ill. PHOTO BY THENEWS2.COM

Florida Democrats quickly back Harris

News Service of Florida — Members of Florida’s delegation to the Democratic National Convention threw their support Monday to Vice President Kamala Harris, a day after President Joe Biden dropped his reelection campaign.
Three candidates are vying for the District 3 seat, which represents areas along Pleasant Hill Road and Ham Brown Road and the Poinciana, on the Osceola County School Board. The election winner will replace Jon Arguello.

Three candidates are vying for the District 3 seat, which represents areas along Pleasant Hill Road and Ham Brown Road and the Poinciana, on the Osceola County School Board. The election winner will replace Jon Arguello.

Candidates for School Board District 3 seat speak out

Three candidates are vying for the District 3 seat, which represents areas along Pleasant Hill Road and Ham Brown Road and the Poinciana, on the Osceola County School Board. The election winner will replace Jon Arguello, who chose to run for the State Senate District 25 seat.
Leading up to the Aug. 20 primary election, the News-Gazette will profile the candidates running in local races that will appear on next month’s ballot.

Leading up to the Aug. 20 primary election, the News-Gazette will profile the candidates running in local races that will appear on next month’s ballot.

MEET THE CANDIDATES — Three vying to be St. Cloud’s next mayor

With St. Cloud Mayor Nathan Blackwell serving his charter-based maximum of two terms, the city will elect a new mayor this year. Three candidates believe they have what it takes to be the type of mayor their growing city needs.Tony Busby, Chris Robertson and Adam Wagner will face off in the Aug.