They've recounted all the ballots in Florida -- now they're preparing to count them AGAIN -- this time by hand.

Florida officials ordering up the hand recount statewide to determine the winner of the hard fought Senate race -- this after an electronic recount found the contest still too close to call.

Republican Rick Scott clinging to a narrow lead -- less than one quarter of a percent -- over incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson after local officials double checked their ballots.

But the battle for governor -- another closely fought race -- may be nearing its conclusion.

The electronic recount determined Republican Ron DeSantis was ahead of Democrat Andrew Gillum by four tenths of a percentage point, enough to rule out another recount under Florida law.

But Gillum says he's not dropping out.

The trouble-plagued recount has revived memories of the state's disputed presidential election of 2000 -- malfunctioning voting machines causing Palm Beach County to miss a 3 pm Thursday deadline.

With lawsuits flying..

Federal judge Mark Walker on Thursday erupted over the chaos..

Calling the state quote the laughing stock of the world.

Scott calling on Nelson to admit defeat in the Senate battle.

Republicans confident he'll come out ahead in the end.

Nelson accusing him of using his role as governor to affect the outcome.

President Trump, a part time resident of the state..

Claiming without evidence the Florida elections were marred by voter fraud.

Critics warning that could weaken public faith in the outcome of future contests - like his upcoming 2020 reelection battle.