Scott unseats Nelson & DeSantis takes governor's race

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View In Browser November 7, 2018 orlandosentinel.com Orlando Morning Report ADVERTISEMENT Rick Scott wins Florida U.S. Senate race Gov. Rick Scott declared victory Tuesday with a slim 0.68 percentage point victory against U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson, his smallest margin of victory yet. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Ron DeSantis defeats Andrew Gillum to become Florida's next governor Republican Ron DeSantis was elected the next governor of Florida after Democrat Andrew Gillum conceded in a tight race. With nearly every precinct counted statewide, DeSantis had 49.9 percent of the vote to Gillum's 48.8 percent. Read More » 2018 Florida Election Results View results for Florida's 2018 general election. Read More » ADVERTISEMENT Maxwell: Blue wave? Not in Florida as Ron DeSantis, GOP keep state red One thing did not change on Election Day, Sentinel columnist Scott Maxwell writes. Florida opted for Republican rule again. Read More » Democrats seize House control, but Trump's GOP holds Senate Democrats seized the House majority from President Donald Trump's Republican Party in a suburban revolt that threatened what's left of the president's governing agenda. Read More » Florida State pummels Florida, earning an 81-60 win over Gators to tip off season Florida State used a strong second half run for an 81-60 victory against Florida on Tuesday night in Tallahassee to tip off the college basketball season. Read More » UCF is No. 12 in latest College Football Playoff rankings UCF remained No. 12 in the latest College Football Playoff rankings revealed Tuesday night. Read More » UCF tips off season with 84-70 win over Rider The UCF basketball team tipped off the 2018-19 season by defeating Rider on Tuesday night. Read More » Magic aim to build on winning streak During back-to-back victories against the San Antonio Spurs and the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Magic had double-digit, third-quarter leads, only to watch them evaporate before they held on to win. Read More » UCF defensive back Brandon 'Bam' Moore eager to deliver more big plays against Navy UCF defensive back Brandon "Bam" Moore delivered season-saving plays against Navy last season and is eager to deliver more high-impact moments when the Knights face the Midshipmen on Saturday. Read More » Art meets augmented reality in new Orlando installation 'CITY unseen' Snap! Orlando has launched an augmented reality art exhibit with nine locations across the city. Read More » Holidays at Disney: Castle will light up — and be livestreamed — Thursday Magic Kingdom's Cinderella Castle will light up for the world via livestream Thursday, Walt Disney World says. "Frozen" characters will be there. Read More » 'Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!' in Orlando: Going strong at 20 'Wait Wait ... Don't Tell Me!' just marked its 20th anniversary. The NPR news quiz, which will visit Orlando on Nov. 15, thrives by focusing each week on the guest and the news. Read More » Christmas is coming to The Courtesy Bar in downtown Orlando The Courtesy Bar will again be transformed into Miracle on Orange, a Christmas-themed cocktail bar, from Nov. 23-Dec. 31 in downtown Orlando. Read More » Manatee Awareness Month: Where to see the sea cows — and how to help them Save the Manatee Club's Manatee Awareness Month focuses on manatee conservation in Florida. Read More » Phone-free zone: Wyndham Grand Orlando Bonnet Creek rewards guests who give up cellphones Orlando Wyndham hotel is one of the first places in the country to reward guests who put their phones away. Read More » advertisement Unsubscribe   |   Newsletters   |   Privacy Policy   |   Terms of Service Copyright © 2018 | Orlando Sentinel | 633 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, FL 32801 ABOUT THIS EMAIL You received this email because you are following the Orlando Morning Report newsletter.