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Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida — at least according to state law
Read full article: Climate change could virtually disappear in Florida — at least according to state lawFlorida is on the verge of repealing what’s left of a 16-year-old law that puts climate change as a priority when making energy policy decisions.
Air Force One doubles as a campaign jet for Biden's reelection run. Who pays what?
Read full article: Air Force One doubles as a campaign jet for Biden's reelection run. Who pays what?When Joe Biden was running for president three years ago, he flew on a white private jet with his campaign logo painted on the side.
Florida Dems pick Fried to lead party after tough midterms
Read full article: Florida Dems pick Fried to lead party after tough midtermsFlorida Democrats have selected former state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried to lead their party after a disastrous midterm performance in the onetime presidential battleground state.
Election Day saw few major problems, despite new voting laws
Read full article: Election Day saw few major problems, despite new voting lawsHeading into this year’s midterms, voting rights groups were concerned that restrictions in Republican-leaning states triggered by false claims surrounding the 2020 election might jeopardize access to the ballot box for scores of voters.
Reason to vote in Miami Beach: ‘It’s going to affect the rest of your life’
Read full article: Reason to vote in Miami Beach: ‘It’s going to affect the rest of your life’Voters at a Miami Beach precinct lined up early Tuesday morning up to make sure that their voices were being heard on Election Day.
DeSantis faces voters in a changing Florida
Read full article: DeSantis faces voters in a changing FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis presented voters with a clear choice on Tuesday: do they want more of his brash brand of culture war politics or Democratic challenger Charlie Crist’s appeal to moderates.
Candidates for Senate, governor campaign on final day before Floridians vote
Read full article: Candidates for Senate, governor campaign on final day before Floridians voteIt’s down to the wire and up to voters as candidates in the two highest-profile statewide races in Florida make their final pitches to voters one day before the midterm elections.
Florida's Marco Rubio wins 3rd Senate term, defeats Demings
Read full article: Florida's Marco Rubio wins 3rd Senate term, defeats DemingsRepublican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio has won a third term, defeating U.S. Rep. Val Demings and holding a key seat as the GOP tried to regain control of a closely divided Senate.
Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wraps
Read full article: Dems, GOP make urgent final pitches as election season wrapsCoast to coast, candidates and big-name backers made final appeals to voters Monday in the last hours of a fraught midterm election season, with Republicans excited about the prospect of winning back Congress.
Poor weather keeps Val Demings from campaign stop at Miami Gardens polling site
Read full article: Poor weather keeps Val Demings from campaign stop at Miami Gardens polling siteAn upbeat and confident mood was in the air at the Miami Gardens polling site where soul music greeted voters on the final day of early voting.
Gov. Ron DeSantis holds ‘fighter’ rally in Coconut Creek gym
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis holds ‘fighter’ rally in Coconut Creek gymMixed-martial arts champion Jorge Masvidal introduced Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday during a reelection campaign rally at the American Top Team club in Coconut Creek.
VIEW RESULTS: Florida State Races: 2022 Midterm Election
Read full article: VIEW RESULTS: Florida State Races: 2022 Midterm ElectionVoters in South Florida will cast their ballots Tuesday for the Midterm Election, with the big race being the race for governor between incumbent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democrat Charlie Crist, who served as the 44th governor of the Sunshine State from 2007 to 2011 when he was still a Republican.
Biden tears into GOP, labels DeSantis ‘Trump incarnate'
Read full article: Biden tears into GOP, labels DeSantis ‘Trump incarnate'President Joe Biden has lashed out at Republican Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as “Donald Trump incarnate,” zeroing in on a potential 2024 GOP presidential contender as he campaigns for Democrats facing uphill fights in next week’s midterm election.
Crist talks abortion in Broward County, DeSantis woos Monroe County with money
Read full article: Crist talks abortion in Broward County, DeSantis woos Monroe County with moneyWith midterm elections drawing closer, Democratic candidate for Florida’s Governor Charlie Crist spoke at the African American Research Library in Fort Lauderdale on Friday to discuss abortion rights while hammering his opponent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ views.
Trump to attend Miami-Dade rally with Rubio that excludes DeSantis
Read full article: Trump to attend Miami-Dade rally with Rubio that excludes DeSantisWith Election Day approaching, President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump, who is endorsing Sen. Marco Rubio, plan to attend political rallies in South Florida.
VIEW RESULTS: South Florida 2022 Midterm Election results
Read full article: VIEW RESULTS: South Florida 2022 Midterm Election resultsVoters in South Florida are casting their ballots Tuesday for the Midterm Election, with the big race being the race for governor between incumbent Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis and Democrat Charlie Crist, who served as the 44th governor of the Sunshine State from 2007 to 2011 when he was still a Republican.
Biden zeroes in on economic message as campaign winds down
Read full article: Biden zeroes in on economic message as campaign winds downPresident Joe Biden is focusing on economic issues as he fine-tunes his closing argument in upstate New York for voters trying to cope with raging inflation and fears of a recession heading into the Nov. 8 election.
Dodge, deny or fib: Candidates stay vague on 2024 plans
Read full article: Dodge, deny or fib: Candidates stay vague on 2024 plansPresidential aspirants running for reelection while dreaming of the highest office in the land often face an uncomfortable question: Will they commit to serving a full term — should they win one — when their best moment to take a shot at the White House may come sooner than that.
Fla. Gov. DeSantis refuses to commit to serving full term
Read full article: Fla. Gov. DeSantis refuses to commit to serving full termFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has refused to commit to serving a full four-year term if reelected when pressed by his Democratic rival, Charlie Crist, at their only gubernatorial debate.
A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in Florida
Read full article: A swing state no more? GOP confidence grows in FloridaDemocrats are increasingly concerned that Florida may be slipping away this fall — and perhaps beyond — as emboldened Republicans seize on divisive cultural issues and demographic shifts in crucial contests for governor and the U.S. Senate.
Florida lawmakers to hold Hurricane Ian-relief special session
Read full article: Florida lawmakers to hold Hurricane Ian-relief special sessionGov. Ron DeSantis announced Thursday that the Florida Legislature plans to hold a special session to give tax relief to Hurricane Ian victims before the year ends.
Crist makes South Florida stop as race for governor enters final weeks
Read full article: Crist makes South Florida stop as race for governor enters final weeksDemocratic candidate for governor Charlie Crist made a stop in South Florida Monday as the race to occupy the top spot in Tallahassee entered its final weeks.
DeSantis eases voting rules in counties devastated by Ian
Read full article: DeSantis eases voting rules in counties devastated by IanFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has issued an executive order expanding voting access for the midterm elections in three counties where Hurricane Ian destroyed polling places and displaced thousands of people.
Crist sweeps through South Florida while DeSantis releases TV ad featuring wife, Casey
Read full article: Crist sweeps through South Florida while DeSantis releases TV ad featuring wife, CaseyCharlie Crist campaigned in Fort Lauderdale and Little Havana on Tuesday while Gov. Ron DeSantis talked about emergency recovery, which has put him in the news daily.
Hurricane Ian leads to voter turnout concerns in Lee County
Read full article: Hurricane Ian leads to voter turnout concerns in Lee CountyWith numerous residents displaced and voting precincts destroyed by Hurricane Ian, local officials in Lee County are concerned about how the storm could impact voter turnout in the November election.
Cha-ching! Biden embraces his election-year fundraising role
Read full article: Cha-ching! Biden embraces his election-year fundraising rolePresident Joe Biden is picking up the pace of his high-dollar fundraisers for Democratic candidates and party committees in the closing weeks before Election Day in November.
DeSantis drops provocations — for now — in response to Ian
Read full article: DeSantis drops provocations — for now — in response to IanFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis has whipsawed his way through the national conversation this month, first by putting migrants on planes or buses to Democratic strongholds and then shifting to a more traditional role of crisis manager as Hurricane Ian barreled into his state.
Charlie Crist makes campaign visit in South Florida, promises to protect LGBTQ+ community
Read full article: Charlie Crist makes campaign visit in South Florida, promises to protect LGBTQ+ communityFlorida Democratic gubernatorial nominee Charlie Crist made campaign stops on Wednesday in South Florida.
In Little Havana stop, Crist endorsed by gun safety advocate Gabby Giffords
Read full article: In Little Havana stop, Crist endorsed by gun safety advocate Gabby GiffordsIn a campaign stop in Miami’s Little Havana neighborhood Monday, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist was endorsed by former Democratic U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords.
Debating over debates: Campaign tradition faces skepticism
Read full article: Debating over debates: Campaign tradition faces skepticismWith the fall campaign rapidly approaching, the time-honored tradition of debates as a forum for voters to evaluate candidates may be the latest casualty of the nation’s polarized political climate.
Hernández-Mats cones under scrutiny as candidate for Florida lieutenant governor
Read full article: Hernández-Mats cones under scrutiny as candidate for Florida lieutenant governorBy the time Florida Gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist named Karla Hernández-Mats as his running mate, Florida Republicans were already on the offensive.
DeSantis seeks dismissal of suit by suspended prosecutor
Read full article: DeSantis seeks dismissal of suit by suspended prosecutorFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis wants a federal judge to throw out a free speech lawsuit filed by a Democratic prosecutor he suspended from office over statements about not pursuing criminal charges in abortion, transgender rights and certain low-level cases.
Crist leaving US House to focus on Florida governor race
Read full article: Crist leaving US House to focus on Florida governor raceDemocratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist submitted his resignation from Congress on Wednesday to focus on his gubernatorial campaign against Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Charlie Crist taps Miami-Dade Teachers Union head Carla Hernandez-Mats as running mate
Read full article: Charlie Crist taps Miami-Dade Teachers Union head Carla Hernandez-Mats as running mateCharlie Crist, the Democratic candidate running to replace Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, played a political wild card Saturday in Hialeah.
Crist picks Miami teachers union leader as running mate
Read full article: Crist picks Miami teachers union leader as running mateDemocrat Charlie Crist has tapped Miami-Dade County teachers union president Karla Hernandez-Mats as his running mate as he challenges Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida.
Crist picks Miami teachers union leader as running mate
Read full article: Crist picks Miami teachers union leader as running mateDemocrat Charlie Crist has tapped Miami-Dade County teachers union president Karla Hernandez-Mats as his running mate as he challenges Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in Florida.
Val Demings, Charlie Crist hold campaign events in Broward with focus on defeating Republican opponents
Read full article: Val Demings, Charlie Crist hold campaign events in Broward with focus on defeating Republican opponentsFlorida's top Democratic candidates were in South Florida to help kick off the party's push to beat out the Republicans they running to replace, Governor Ron DeSantis and Senator Marco Rubio.
Crist vs. DeSantis shaping up to be fierce battle
Read full article: Crist vs. DeSantis shaping up to be fierce battleFresh off a fierce primary battle against fellow Democrat Nikki Fried, Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist showed signs Wednesday that he’s willing to match incumbent Gov. Ron DeSantis’ combative style.
Crist wins Dem Primary Gov. race, already takes on DeSantis in victory speech
Read full article: Crist wins Dem Primary Gov. race, already takes on DeSantis in victory speechFlorida's important primary race for the Democratic candidate for Governor goes to U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist, a former governor as a Republican, who will go up against Ron DeSantis.
Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantis
Read full article: Florida Democrats choose Rep. Crist to challenge DeSantisU.S. Rep. Charlie Crist has won the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida, putting him in position to challenge Gov. Ron DeSantis this fall in a campaign the Republican incumbent is eyeing as the first step toward a potential White House run.
Democratic race for governor highlights Florida primary
Read full article: Democratic race for governor highlights Florida primaryThe most significant race in Florida's primary election Tuesday is between the two Democratic gubernatorial candidates seeking to go against Gov. Ron DeSantis, who's unopposed in the Republican primary.
Democratic candidates hold heated debate, both confident they can beat Ron DeSantis in November
Read full article: Democratic candidates hold heated debate, both confident they can beat Ron DeSantis in NovemberThe two democrats vying for the right to take on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis in November met Thursday night in their one and only televised debate.
Latest poll shows Crist, Fried in dead heat in nomination for Democratic candidate for governor
Read full article: Latest poll shows Crist, Fried in dead heat in nomination for Democratic candidate for governorHoping to be the Democratic nominee in the governor's race, Charlie Crist was in Overtown Friday.
Taddeo endorses Crist for governor a week after leaving race
Read full article: Taddeo endorses Crist for governor a week after leaving raceA week after leaving the Democratic primary for Florida governor, state Sen. Annette Taddeo has endorsed U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist for the job of challenging Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis in the fall.
‘Teachers for Crist’ endorses former Florida governor in favor of assault rifles ban
Read full article: ‘Teachers for Crist’ endorses former Florida governor in favor of assault rifles banRep. Charlie Crist called for the banning of assault rifles in Florida as a response to school shootings during a news conference about a new endorsement on Tuesday in Miami Springs.
Palin on serving in Congress: 'It would be all about Alaska'
Read full article: Palin on serving in Congress: 'It would be all about Alaska'Sarah Palin says she’s serious about her campaign for the U.S. House, telling The Associated Press that her unique place in American politics would put her in a stronger position representing Alaska in Washington.
DeSantis: Freedom is good, COVID mandates, lockdowns are bad
Read full article: DeSantis: Freedom is good, COVID mandates, lockdowns are badFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis made clear in his State of the State speech that he likes teachers, first responders and freedom and he doesn’t like Dr. Anthony Fauci, critical race theory, abortion, illegal immigration and Burmese pythons.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: January 9, 2022
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: January 9, 2022On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, host Michael Putney is joined by Miami Mayor Francis Suarez, congressional candidate Jason Mariner, state Senator Jason Pizzo, state Rep. Tom Fabricio and gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist.
Crist and DeSantis present contrasting views, both promise to prioritize seniors
Read full article: Crist and DeSantis present contrasting views, both promise to prioritize seniorsThe stark differences between U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Gov. Ron DeSantis were on display again on Thursday when both made references to the U.S. Capitol insurrection during public appearances in South Florida.
State Sen. Annette Taddeo enters Florida governor race
Read full article: State Sen. Annette Taddeo enters Florida governor raceState Sen. Annette Taddeo is entering the race for Florida governor in 2022, joining U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist and Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Fried in a group vying to oppose Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis.
Gubernatorial primary opponents target DeSantis over attacks on schools with face mask mandates
Read full article: Gubernatorial primary opponents target DeSantis over attacks on schools with face mask mandatesDemocratic Florida gubernatorial primary opponents agree Gov. Ron DeSantis shouldn’t be getting in the way of public health measures such as face mask requirements and COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
Florida virus cases soar, hospitals near last summer’s peak
Read full article: Florida virus cases soar, hospitals near last summer’s peakHospital admissions of coronavirus patients continue to soar in Florida with at least two areas in the state surpassing previous peaks reached during last summer’s surge.
DeSantis parts with Trump in response to Surfside tragedy
Read full article: DeSantis parts with Trump in response to Surfside tragedyThe tragedy in Surfside, Florida, is exposing voters to a different side of Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis as he prepares for a reelection bid next year that could propel him into a presidential campaign.
Florida GOP congressional candidate allegedly threatens life of primary opponent with Russian-Ukrainian ‘hit squad’
Read full article: Florida GOP congressional candidate allegedly threatens life of primary opponent with Russian-Ukrainian ‘hit squad’According to Politico, candidate William Braddock was secretly recorded, saying he would use a "Russian-Ukrainian hit squad" to kill opponent Anna Paulina Luna.
Democrat Nikki Fried announces run for Florida governor
Read full article: Democrat Nikki Fried announces run for Florida governorDemocratic Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is running for Florida governor, calling Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis an authoritarian who’s putting his party and political ambition ahead of Floridians.
As pandemic wanes, Florida's DeSantis seizes national stage
Read full article: As pandemic wanes, Florida's DeSantis seizes national stageAs he heads into his 2022 reelection campaign, Florida's Ron DeSantis has emerged from the political uncertainty of the coronavirus pandemic as arguably the country’s most prominent Republican governor.
Val Demings plans to challenge Marco Rubio in Fla. Senate race
Read full article: Val Demings plans to challenge Marco Rubio in Fla. Senate raceFlorida Rep. Val Demings is planning to challenge Sen. Marco Rubio next year, giving Democrats a boost in a competitive race that could be among a handful that determine control of the Senate, according to two people with knowledge of the plans.
This Week in South Florida Podcast: May 9, 2021
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Podcast: May 9, 2021On the latest episode of the This Week in South Florida podcast, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott, League of Women Voters of Florida President Patricia Brigham, Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist and Congresswoman Val Demings.
This Week in South Florida Full Episode: May 9, 2021
Read full article: This Week in South Florida Full Episode: May 9, 2021On the latest episode of This Week in South Florida, hosts Michael Putney and Glenna Milberg are joined by Broward County Supervisor of Elections Joe Scott, League of Women Voters of Florida President Patricia Brigham, Florida gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist and Congresswoman Val Demings.
Democratic leaders from Florida weigh in on vaccination efforts
Read full article: Democratic leaders from Florida weigh in on vaccination effortsMIAMI-DADE COUNTY, Fla. – Democratic U.S. representatives from Florida weighed in Monday morning on the vaccination effort in the Sunshine State. U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said she’s impressed by the FEMA-supported site in northwest Miami-Dade. “I know I saw it myself this weekend at the Miami vaccination site. For starters, officials there acknowledge in a transparent way where we are failing right now to reach underserved and vulnerable communities, especially communities of color,” Wasserman Schultz said. But there was also confusion over the weekend at the FEMA-supported satellite site in Florida City.
The Latest: Ontario wants vaccine shot in adults by June 20
Read full article: The Latest: Ontario wants vaccine shot in adults by June 20Eric Holcomb received his COVID-19 vaccine shot Friday at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway for the opening of the state’s first mass vaccination clinic. Holcomb wore a face mask in the front passenger seat of an SUV while getting the shot of the single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine at the drive-through clinic. Ad___TORONTO — Canada is getting a fourth vaccine to prevent COVID-19, approving the Johnson & Johnson shot that works with just one dose. Canada has pre-purchased 10 million Johnson & Johnson doses, with options to buy another 28 million. The U.S. approved the Johnson & Johnson vaccine last month.
Florida Gov. DeSantis faces growing charges of vaccine favoritism
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis faces growing charges of vaccine favoritismBruce Rauner, last week gave the Florida governor's campaign committee $250,000. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried joined Democratic U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist in calling for federal officials to probe the DeSantis administration’s vaccine distribution programs. AdDuring a Thursday news conference, DeSantis expressed no misgivings about the early vaccinations at the exclusive Key Largo community. In recent weeks, other reports have surfaced of wealthy retirement communities getting exclusive access to vaccine doses through pop-up vaccine sites. Bruce Rauner to the Florida governor's campaign committee.
With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessing
Read full article: With another Florida loss, Democrats begin second guessingAs election postmortems go, the one that began in Florida Wednesday was especially wrenching for Democrats. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – Perhaps only in Florida is a loss by fewer than 4 percentage points considered a public drubbing. Democrats zeroed in on two clear explanations: Biden didn't connect with the state's Latino voters, performing particularly poorly with Cuban voters in South Florida. Some Democrats also give Republicans credit for registering thousands of new voters and narrowing the voter registration advantage Democrats have long had. For Taddeo, the Democratic state senator, it means going back to basics.