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Clinton, Trump Running Close in Florida

August 26, 2016 - 9:00am
Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Gary Johnson

A poll released on Friday shows Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump running close in Florida, the largest swing state on the electoral map. 

The Mason Dixon poll of registered Florida voters has Clinton with 44 percent and Trump with 42 percent. Gary Johnson, the former New Mexico governor who is running again as the Libertarian nominee, pulls 6 percent while 2 percent of those surveyed back Green Party candidate Jill Stein. 

Canova Wins Endorsement of Both African American Newspapers in CD 23

August 25, 2016 - 6:30pm
Tim Canova

The two newspapers serving Congressional District 23 and aimed specifically at African Americans have both endorsed Nova University law professor Tim Canova over incumbent Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz.

Voters Likely to Vote to Pass Medical Marijuana Amendment

August 25, 2016 - 2:00pm

A poll released Thursday shows the majority of Floridians support a constitutional amendment to legalize medical marijuana, a good sign for supporters of the amendment as they make their final push to the November election.

Hillary Clinton Up by 10 Points Nationwide, Says Q-Poll

August 25, 2016 - 1:30pm
Hillary Clinton

Voters like Clinton more than Trump, but not much, according to a Quinnipiac University national poll released Thursday. Nevertheless, in the battle of the unloved presidential candidates, independent pollster Quinnipiac still has Democrat Hillary Clinton topping the magical 50 percent mark among American likely voters and leading Republican Donald Trump 51 - 41 percent. 

Backroom Briefing: Sins of the Father Emerge in Primary Battle

August 25, 2016 - 11:00pm
Bobby Powell and Michael Steinger

Paternal rap sheets have become an issue in an already-contentious state Senate primary in Palm Beach County.

State Rep. Bobby Powell, D-West Palm Beach, and personal-injury attorney Michael Steinger of Palm Beach Gardens had already exchanged volleys about alleged vote-by-mail ballot shenanigans and ties to special interests.

But while that rancor was sadly no different than in many other state and local contests, the acrimony in Senate District 30 reached a different level during the past week.

Curt Clawson Hopes to Break Washington Gridlock on Zika Funding

August 25, 2016 - 9:15am
Curt Clawson

Looking to break the deadlock in Washington over additional funding to Zika, retiring Republican Curt Clawson of Florida offered a proposal on Wednesday. 

Clinton Would Win Election, Sweep Swing States, Says Poll

August 25, 2016 - 6:00am
Hillary Clinton

If the 2016 presidential election were held today, Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton would easily sweep the election in swing states like Florida against Republican candidate Donald Trump.

Legal Challenges Mount over New Water Standards

August 24, 2016 - 8:30pm

After the Seminole Tribe of Florida launched a legal challenge earlier in the month, the city of Miami and a paper-mill industry group also are taking aim at controversial new state water-quality standards.

NRA to Spend $3 Million in Pro-Trump Television Ads

August 24, 2016 - 6:45pm

The country’s largest pro-gun rights group is lending a helping hand to Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump in his quest for the Oval Office, spending millions of dollars in over a month worth of commercials. 

Ted Yoho Wants to Stop Arms Sale to Saudi Arabia

August 24, 2016 - 6:00pm
Ted Yoho

Florida Republican Ted Yoho is leading the charge on Capitol Hill to delay--and possibly halt--the sale of weapons to Saudi Arabia. 

Yoho noted on Wednesday that he was against the State Department’s planned $1.15 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia. 

The North Florida Republican pointed to Saudi activities in Yemen as to why he was against the arms sale. The Saudis are currently battling Houthi insurgents in Yemen.

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