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Justices Eye Proposal that Could Limit Gambling

November 2, 2016 - 10:00pm

The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments Wednesday about a proposed constitutional amendment that could severely limit the expansion of gambling in Florida by giving voters, instead of state lawmakers or counties, control over casino-style games

Clinton, Trump in Dead Heat in New Poll of Florida

November 2, 2016 - 3:30pm
Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton

America could be in for a long night on Tuesday as Florida once again looks close in the presidential election. 

28 Percent of Early-Voting Florida Republicans Choose Hillary Clinton

November 2, 2016 - 8:00am

A TargetSmart and William & Mary poll of early and likely voters released this morning shows some 28 percent of Florida Republicans who have already voted flipped to cast their ballots for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton.

Waiting to Inhale: Revamped Amendment 2 Campaign Sets Proponents' Hopes Alight

November 2, 2016 - 10:30am

Florida voters are casting their ballots on legalizing medical marijuana for a second time in 2016, but advocates of Amendment 2 say this time they’re doing things differently than they did in 2014, and opponents of the measure should be worried. 

Florida Hispanics Crushing 2012 Voting Turnout Rate While Black Voters Lag

November 1, 2016 - 11:15pm

Over four million Floridians have voted in the 2016 election with only a week to go until Election Day, and Hispanics are strongly outperforming their 2012 numbers while black voters are trailing behind.

Race for Central Florida Swing Seat 'Going to Be Close'

November 1, 2016 - 7:30pm
Mike Miller and Beth Tuura

Public safety --- through gun control or gun owners' rights --- is a key issue in an Orange County state House district that includes the Pulse nightclub, where 49 people were massacred in June by a homegrown terrorist.

Harris Corp. Wins $700 Million Statewide Communications Contract

November 1, 2016 - 6:00pm

Melbourne-based Harris Corp. announced Monday it has entered into a $700 million contract with Florida to provide a statewide communications network that will link public safety, law enforcement, public schools and other state and local government agencies.

Florida Teachers Take Stand Against Donald Trump

November 1, 2016 - 5:45pm
Donald Trump and Randi Weingarten

Teachers are taking a stand against Donald Trump and is launching a series of online ads speaking out on the controversial Republican presidential nominee in Florida.

House Education Leader Faces Election Challenge

October 31, 2016 - 11:00pm
Manny Diaz Jr.

A key House Republican expected to be one of the top lawmakers on education policy next year is fighting to fend off a Democratic challenger who is using his work on school-related legislation as ammunition for her attacks.

Rep. Manny Diaz Jr., R-Hialeah, is likely in line to chair either the House Education Committee or the House panel that oversees education spending --- but only if he can get past Ivette Gonzalez Petkovich, a 37-year-old attorney, in the Nov. 8 election.

Florida Congresswomen Inspect Haiti After Hurricane Matthew

October 31, 2016 - 7:00pm

Even with the elections looming next week, two South Florida congresswomen spent the past weekend in Haiti as that island nation recovers from Hurricane Matthew.

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