Pattrik Simmons contributed to this report.
Gov. Rick Scott won Tuesday's elections with a slim margin over former Gov. Charlie Crist, who was briefly rumored to call for a recount.
Considering Florida's elections history, the governor's race was over relatively early, results well settled by midnight. But not before some initial suspense.
Scroll below for tweets detailing how the final tally unfolded, and click here to see an interactive map with highlights from some of South Florida's most important and interesting ballot questions.
We're seeing tweets that @nprnews and @AP reporting @FLGovScott winning the election. #electionday
— WLRN Public Media (@WLRN) November 5, 2014
FL Gov declared for @ScottforFlorida but @CharlieCrist hasn't shown up at party to concede. Crowd keeps waiting. pic.twitter.com/KeFcokOhE6
— Mary Shedden (@MaryShedden) November 5, 2014
Former Gov. @CharlieCrist will reportedly call for recount: http://t.co/eBj6Jrcelk
— WLRN Public Media (@WLRN) November 5, 2014
Being told @FLGovScott coming downstairs to address crowd in Bonita Springs even though @CharlieCrist has not conceded yet
— Gary Fineout (@fineout) November 5, 2014
Election night coverage @WLRN. Tom Hudson & panel watch Gov. Rick Scott's victory speech. #ElectionDay @HudsonsView pic.twitter.com/5Kav5Cc9YM
— Alicia Zuckerman (@AliciaZuckerman) November 5, 2014
It is over... Crist conceded. Scott speaking. Time to cut back on the caffeine and stay away from the cold newsroom pizza. #electionday
— Craig Kopp (@radiocraigkopp) November 5, 2014
Thank you, Florida! pic.twitter.com/piVzPRSDpV
— Rick Scott (@ScottforFlorida) November 5, 2014
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