Florida legislative veteran and firebrand Randy Fine is up against Orlando school teacher Josh Weil for congressional district 6 today.

He announced July 22 an endorsement by State Representative Spencer Roach, who represents House District 76 in the Florida Legislature, which includes DeSoto and parts of Charlotte and Lee counties.

Here’s a quick explanation of why Florida is having special elections this week, who the candidates are in each race and how, where and when to vote.

In Florida's 6th Congressional District, covering parts of Northeast Florida, the seat opened up when President Donald Trump chose then-Representative Mike Waltz to be his chief financial advisor.

Voters in two heavily Republican House districts in Florida will decide who to send to Congress. See which party is ahead in turnout so far. 9 p.m. Sources: Associated Press; County election ...

Florida will hold special elections ... The vacancies in the 1st and 6th Congressional Districts were left empty by former representatives Matt Gaetz and Mike Waltz, respectively.