Democrats flipped two Florida state legislative seats in special elections — one by about 800 votes — and the results were close enough that a recount almost happened, but was not triggered.
Multiple reputable outlets confirm that Democrats won: Florida House District 87 (Palm Beach/Mar‑a‑Lago area) by just under 800 votes. Florida Senate District 14 by 408 votes. The immediate story is a narrow victory. Democrat Emily Gregory will represent Florida’s State House District 87, a Palm Beach area that includes President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate, after …