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Cities Push to Retain Control of Local Election Dates

November 30, 2015 - 10:45pm

Florida's municipalities intend to fight a proposal now before state lawmakers that would take away their ability to set local election dates and could extend the terms of some current elected officials.

State lawmakers on Thursday will look at a proposal that seeks to improve local voter turnout by requiring every city, town and village to line up their elections the same day each year.

Prominent Hispanic Republicans: Please, Not Donald Trump

November 30, 2015 - 10:15pm
Donald Trump

There is a growing fear among prominent Hispanic Republicans that Donald Trump will succeed -- win the party's nomination for president -- and in so doing, slap the GOP with an anti-immigrant label it will take decades to overcome.

Fla. GOP Primary Ballot Inked, 13 Active Presidential Candidates

Curbelo Shrugs Off Attacks from 'Pelosi's Campaign Arm'

November 30, 2015 - 12:30pm
Carlos Curbelo and Annette Taddeo

U.S. Rep. Carlos Curbelo, R-Fla., fired back after the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee (DCCC) launched its latest salvo in what is expected to be one of the most competitive 2016 races in the nation. 

David Jolly Celebrates Blocking Obama from Closing Gitmo

November 30, 2015 - 11:15am
David Jolly and Barack Obama

U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., marks a win as his proposal to ensure the White House can’t close Guantanamo Bay was signed into law by President Barack Obama. 

Marco Rubio Lands Darrell Issa Endorsement

November 30, 2015 - 10:30am
Marco Rubio and Darrell Issa

U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., reeled in a major endorsement on Monday as U.S. Rep. Darrell Issa, R-Calif., announced he was backing him for the Republican presidential nomination. 

Donald Trump Turns to First Woman Marine in Combat to Lead Florida Veterans Team

November 30, 2015 - 9:00am
Trump and Kat GatTrump and Kat Gates-Skipperes-Skipper

Continuing his efforts in Florida, businessman Donald Trump turned to a decorated veteran to help lead his campaign in the Sunshine State. 

Debbie's Dilemma: Democrats Drenched in Debt

November 27, 2015 - 6:15pm
Debbie Wasserman Schultz

As the fight to control the U.S. Senate intensifies, the Democratic National Committee finds it has a money problem -- as in, not enough of it.

Backroom Briefing: The Ever-Growing State Budget

November 27, 2015 - 4:45pm

According to Gov. Rick Scott, his budgets are only getting better --- even as they keep getting bigger.

"What's great about this is, it's way better than my first budget," Scott said Monday as he unveiled his $79.3 billion spending plan for the year that begins July 1. The governor noted that the state was facing a shortfall when he took office in 2011, prompting cuts.

Hillary Clinton Heads to Florida, Focused on General Election and Not the Primary

November 27, 2015 - 7:45am

Her eyes already on next November’s general election, Hillary Clinton heads to Orlando on Wednesday to build up her team in Florida. 

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