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Republican Senate candidate Rick Scott smiles as he speaks to supporters at an election watch party, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Naples, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Rick Scott declares victory despite recount, calls Bill Nelson ‘sore loser’

By David Sherfinski - The Washington Times

A crowd protests outside the Broward County Supervisor of Elections office Friday, Nov. 9, 2018, in Lauderhill, Fla. A possible recount looms in a tight Florida governor, Senate and agriculture commission race. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)

The Latest: Gov’s candidate warns against vote suppression

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Protesters gathered outside the Broward County of Supervisor of Elections Office on Sunday as Florida's election recount continued. Ballots for governor, Senate and the Agricultural Commission were run through scanning machines for a second time. (Associated Press)

Ballot counts keep Florida, Arizona, Georgia in suspense

By James Varney - The Washington Times

In this image taken from video Susan Bucher, right, Palm Beach County Supervisor of Elections and Judge August Bonavita, left, look at provisional ballots in Riviera Beach, Fla., Friday, Nov. 9, 2018. A possible recount looms in a tight Florida governor, Senate and agriculture commission race. (AP Photo/Josh Repogle)

The Latest: Florida counties begin recounting ballots

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Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum gives his concession speech as he is joined on stage by his wife R. Jai Gillum, right, and running mate Chris King and his wife Kristen Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tallahassee, Fla. Gillum lost the Florida governor’s race to Republican Ron DeSantis. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Florida finds itself again at center of election controversy

By TERRY SPENCER - Associated Press

Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum gives his concession speech as he is joined on stage by his wife R. Jai Gillum, right, and running mate Chris King and his wife Kristen Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Tallahassee, Fla. Gillum lost the Florida governor’s race to Republican Ron DeSantis. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

The Latest: Palm Beach, Broward judges side with Scott

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This Oct. 23, 2018, file photo shows Sen. Bill Nelson campaigning in Orlando. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

Marc Elias, Democratic lawyer, predicts Bill Nelson wins Florida recount

Florida Gubernatorial Democratic candidate Mayor Andrew Gillum gives his concession speech along side his wife First Lady R. Jai Gillum, running mate Chris King and his wife Kristen King on the campus Florida A&amp;M University in Tallahassee, Fla., on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Octavio Jones/The Tampa Bay Times via AP)

Andrew Gillum waffles on concession in Florida governor’s race

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Florida editorial roundup

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In this Oct. 23, 2018, file photo shows Sen. Bill Nelson campaigns in Orlando. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File)

Bill Nelson calls for recount in narrow loss to Republican Rick Scott

By James Varney - The Washington Times

In this Sept. 18, 2018, file photo Florida Gov. Rick Scott, center, speaks at a campaign rally in Orlando, Fla. Scott is challenging three-term Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson. Florida will vote for governor, U.S. Senate, Cabinet seats, Congress and decide 12 ballot questions. (AP Photo/John Raoux, File)

Rick Scott claims victory over Bill Nelson in Florida Senate race

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Republican Florida Governor-elect Ron DeSantis, center, waves to the supporters with his wife, Casey, left, and Republican Lt. Governor-elect Jeanette Nunez, third right, after thanking the crowd Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. DeSantis defeated Democratic candidate Andrew Gillum. (Chris Urso/Tampa Bay Times via AP)

Trump’s red wall stops Florida’s blue wave

By BRENDAN FARRINGTON - Associated Press

Congressional District 27 Democratic candidate Donna Shalala is interviewed following her victory over Republican television journalist Maria Elvira Salazar at the Coral Gables Woman's Club, Tuesday, Nov., 6, 2018, in Coral Gables, Fla. (Emily Michot/Miami Herald via AP)

The Latest: Nelson campaign supporting recount ‘to win’

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FEMA director Brock Long, left, talks with from left, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen, Florida Gov. Rick Scott, President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Margo Anderson, Mayor of Lynn Haven, right, as they tour a neighborhood affected by Hurricane Michael, Monday, Oct. 15, 2018, in Lynn Haven, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Hurricane Michael, Donald Trump set tone for Floridians ahead of midterm vote

By James Varney - The Washington Times

HOLD FOR STORY- FILE- This Oct. 23, 2018 file photo shows Sen. Bill Nelson campaigns in Orlando. Florida Gov. Rick Scott has spent tens of millions of his own money. He has tried to make the election about Nelson's lengthy tenure in Washington, but instead he has been put on the defense over the environment, health care and his finances. (Joe Burbank/Orlando Sentinel via AP, File

In Florida, a bitter and personal clash for U.S. Senate

By GARY FINEOUT - Associated Press

FILE- This Oct. 15, 2018 file photo shows Gov. Rick Scott, listening to President Donald Trump at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., to visit areas affected by Hurricane Michael. Scott is challenging incumbent Democrat, Sen. Bill Nelson. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Which ways will winds blow in stormy Florida on Election Day?

By James Varney - The Washington Times

Former President Barack Obama, center, raises arms with Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, left, and U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, D-Fla., right, during a campaign rally, Friday, Nov. 2, 2018, in Miami. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

The Latest: Jimmy Buffett takes musical digs at Republicans

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FILE- In this Oct. 31, 2018 file photo President Donald Trump, center, talks with Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis, left, and Florida Gov. Rick Scott, right, after arriving on Air Force in Fort Myers, Fla. Florida, the site of both a horrific school shooting and a monstrous killer hurricane in the last few months, has become the epicenter of the nation's polarizing political battles. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

It’s Trump vs. Jimmy Buffett as Florida enters campaign push

By TERRY SPENCER - Associated Press

Florida invests $3.5M to finish Everglades highway project

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In crucial US Senate race, Scott balances storm and politics

By GARY FINEOUT - Associated Press