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DCCC Names Mary Barzee Flores to 'Red to Blue' Program

September 21, 2018 - 10:15am
Mary Barzee Flores and Ben Ray Lujan

The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) is raising the stakes in South Florida, naming former Judge Mary Barzee Flores to its program for top prospects to defeat Republican incumbents. 

Thirsty Caloosahatchee Estuary Will Get More Fresh Water in the Dry Season

September 21, 2018 - 6:00am
Caloosahatchee River Estuary

The SFWMD Governing Board last week increased the minimum flow and level to the Caloosahatchee River from 300 cubic feet per second (cfs) to 400 cfs to further protect the estuary. 

Liberal LWV, Common Cause Move to Stop Scott Appointing Justices

September 21, 2018 - 6:00am
Rick Scott

In a widely anticipated move, two voting-rights groups asked the Florida Supreme Court on Thursday to block an attempt by Gov. Rick Scott to appoint replacements for three justices whose terms will end as the governor’s tenure comes to a close in January.

Vern Buchanan Urges House Leadership Move Quickly to Reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

September 20, 2018 - 3:00pm
Vern Buchanan and Lois Frankel

U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Fla., is the latest member of the Florida delegation to call upon Congress to renew the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA).

Backroom Briefing: Maria Anniversary Stirs up Politics

September 20, 2018 - 1:30pm
Ron DeSantis, Rick Scott and Andrew Gillum

On Thursday’s one-year anniversary of Hurricane Maria, Gov. Rick Scott made his eighth trip to Puerto Rico since the storm left the U.S. territory in tatters.

Carlos Curbelo Calls on Jeff Sessions, DOJ to Get Out of the Way of Medical Marijuana Research

September 20, 2018 - 10:15am
Carlos Curbelo and Jeff Sessions

U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., is calling on U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions to allow more companies to research how Cannabidiol (CBD) and Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) can be used for medicinal purposes.

DeSantis, Gillum Back Boosting Vocational Programs

September 20, 2018 - 6:00am
Ron DeSantis and Andrew Gillum

Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis and Democratic nominee Andrew Gillum have vast differences in their education policy proposals, but they agree on one area: Not everybody needs to get a four-year college degree.

Appeals Court Ready to Consider Pre-Game Prayer

September 19, 2018 - 5:00pm

Nearly three years after Christian schools from Tampa and Jacksonville squared off in a high-school football championship, a federal appeals court is poised to hear arguments about the constitutionality of a decision that prevented the schools from offering a prayer over the stadium loudspeaker before kickoff.

Florida Realtors® PAC Stays Conservative, Embraces Its Slate of 2018 Candidates for State Office

September 19, 2018 - 4:45pm
Florida Realtors building

The Florida Realtors® PAC today released its endorsements for the 2018 general election, leaning conservative almost throughout the slate of state candidates.

Marco Rubio Helps Shape Senate's Efforts to Fight Opioids

September 19, 2018 - 12:45pm
Marco Rubio and Lamar Alexander

This week, the U.S. Senate agreed to send another $3.8 billion to help deal with the opioid crisis and backed the “Opioid Crisis Response Act" which was introduced by U.S. Sen. Lamar Alexander, R-Tenn., and cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla.

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