Florida GOP surges toward Election Day as Democrats struggle

ORLANDO, Fla. — It’s been a remarkable midterm election in Florida, with months of campaigning and millions of dollars of ad spending soon coming to an end as voters go to the polls Tuesday to determine the future of the state. But as that final day draws near, the two parties appear to be headed in opposite directions. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking to win reelection and cement his status as a national figure and possible presidential contender, while Democrat Charlie Crist seeks to shock the country by taking DeSantis down. Democratic U.S. Rep. Val Demings of Orlando has tried to st...