Trump wins 2024 election WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump and former first lady Melania Trump look on during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 05: A Kamala Harris bus is parked near an empty field after the election night watch party for Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University on November 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images) (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 05: People wait for results at the watch party for Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) as she remains in a tight race with Republican Eric Hovde on November 05, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) (Win McNamee/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 05: Supporters watch results come in during an election night watch party for Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 05, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images) (Joe Raedle/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) waves to supporters during an election night event for Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 05: Supporters watch results come in during an election night watch party for Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University on November 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (Brandon Bell/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 5: People watch results being reported in the presidential election at a watch party on November 5, 2024 in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. Americans spent the day casting their ballots in the presidential race between Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images) (Loren Elliott/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 5: People watch as results roll in from the Presidential election at a watch party on November 5, 2024 in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. Americans spent the day casting their ballots in the presidential race between Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images) (Loren Elliott/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election NORTH LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 05: Election workers stack polling supplies at the Clark County Election Department after polls closed on November 05, 2024 in North Las Vegas, Nevada. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by David Becker/Getty Images) (David Becker/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election ATLANTA, GEORGIA - NOVEMBER 5: Attendees watch results during the Democratic Party of Georgia's election night watch party at the Hyatt Regency on November 5, 2024 in Atlanta, Georgia. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Jessica McGowan/Getty Images) (Jessica McGowan/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 5: A supporter of Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris holds a campaign sign at an election watch party on November 5, 2024 in the Mission District of San Francisco, California. Americans spent the day casting their ballots in the presidential race between Republican nominee, former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Loren Elliott/Getty Images) (Loren Elliott/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 6: Supporters of Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, and Wisconsin U.S. Senate candidate Eric Hovde celebrate during an election night watch party on November 6, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Andy Manis/Getty Images) (Andy Manis/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 05: Harris Campaign Co-Chair Cedric Richmond arrives to speak during an election night watch party for Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University on November 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election MADISON, WISCONSIN - NOVEMBER 05: People wait for results at the watch party for Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) as she remains in a tight race with Republican Eric Hovde on November 05, 2024 in Madison, Wisconsin. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Democratic nominee Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images) (Spencer Platt/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Supporters react as Fox News projects Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump is elected president during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election WASHINGTON, DC - NOVEMBER 05: Supporters watch results come in during an election night watch party for Democratic presidential nominee, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at Howard University on November 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - NOVEMBER 05: Guests react at the Nevada Democratic Party's election results watch party after Pennsylvania was called for Donald Trump at Aria Resort & Casino on November 05, 2024 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Today, voters cast their ballots to determine whether Democratic presidential nominee and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris or Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump will become the next President of the United States as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images) (Ethan Miller/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Former first lady Melania Trump and Barron Trump look on as Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
Trump wins 2024 election WEST PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - NOVEMBER 06: Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump kisses former first lady Melania Trump as he arrives to speak during an election night event at the Palm Beach Convention Center on November 06, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida. Americans cast their ballots today in the presidential race between Republican nominee former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris, as well as multiple state elections that will determine the balance of power in Congress. (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)
11:45 a.m. update:
ABC News is reporting that Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to speak about the election around 4 p.m.
Harris is planning to speak at Howard University. Her husband, Doug Emhoff, will also attend.
WFTV will have live coverage of Harris’ remarks on Channel 9 and wftv.com.
9:50 a.m. update:
The price of bitcoin hit a new high Wednesday as investors bet that former President Donald Trump’s victory in the U.S. presidential election will benefit cryptocurrencies, according to the Associated Press.
AP reports Bitcoin jumped nearly 8% in early trading, climbing above $75,000 and smashing its previous record set in March. Other cryptocurrencies also soared, including ether, the world’s second most popular cryptocurrency after bitcoin, which rallied 8%.
8:50 a.m. update:
In addition to winning the White House, Republicans will also flip the U.S. Senate.
The change marks another significant shift in the balance of power in Washington.
With several races still to be decided, Republicans will have at least 52 seats.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis congratulated Donald Trump on his presidential election victory.
“The scope of the victory — electoral swing state domination, popular vote victory, and a Republican-controlled Senate — represents a decisive rejection of the Biden-Harris administration.”
6:30 a.m. update:
Leaders from around the world are congratulating Donald Trump on his second presidential victory.
Keir Starmer - British Prime Minister
Emmanuel Macron – President of France
Benjamin Netanyahu – Prime Minister of Israel
Volodymyr Zelenskyy - President of Ukraine
5:40 a.m. update:
ABC News has declared former President Donald Trump as the winner of the 2024 election.
Trump will serve a second term as president of the United States.
The decision came after ABC News declared that Wisconsin would go to Trump, giving him 277 electoral college votes.
4:30 a.m. update:
Donald Trump is on the cusp of victory with six states that have not yet been declared.
Trump currently sits at 267 electoral college votes, 3 away from the 270 needed to win the presidency.
Trump has already won the other battleground states: Georgia, North Carolina, and Pennsylvania.
If the current track holds, Trump will win every 2024 battleground state.
Though Channel 9 is still waiting for more official results, Trump is easily projected to win the 2024 election.
2:30 a.m. update:
Donald Trump addressed a crowd of his supporters just before 2:30 a.m. at the Palm Beach Convention Center in Florida and declared victory over Kamala Harris.
Before Trump took the stage, Florida politicians shared congratulations for him on social media.
1:00 a.m. update:
Just before 1 a.m., the Harris campaign co-chair addressed the crowd at Howard University, saying that Harris would not address those who gathered for the watch party. Officials said she will address the nation tomorrow.
Just after midnight, former President Donald Trump left Mar-a-Lago and headed to the Palm Beach County Convention Center to speak to those gathered Tuesday and Wednesday morning.
Election Night for much of Florida was over by 9 p.m., and they waited for the Presidential numbers to roll in.
Highlights from Tuesday’s general election in Central Florida included Monique Worrell regaining the State Attorney seat in Orange and Osceola Counties and Amendments 3 and 4 failing to get a supermajority to pass.
At a national level, Floridians voted for former President Donald Trump to head back to the White House and sent Senator Rick Scott, Congressmen Maxwell Frost, Mike Waltz, Daniel Webster, Cory Mills, and Mike Haridopolos back to Washington, D.C.