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Clinton, Trump Trot Out Big Names in Florida

March 14, 2016 - 1:30pm

With polls showing them ahead, presidential hopefuls former U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton and businessman Donald Trump brought out the big guns to seal the deal in Florida before Tuesday’s primary.

Clinton is calling on her husband former President Bill Clinton to nail down the Sunshine State. The former president hit North Florida on Monday with appearances scheduled in Jacksonville and Tallahassee before heading down to Winter Park to close the day with a rally at Rollins College.

RNC to Launch Task Force on Supreme Court Vacancy

Kevin Derby

March 14, 2016 - 1:15pm

With President Barack Obama getting to name a candidate to replace the late U.S. Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, the Republican National Committee (RNC) is ready to take on the White House with Florida playing an important role.

Steve Crisafulli Praises Rick Scott's Economic Record

Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 14, 2016 - 12:47pm

Despite the Legislature shooting down much of Gov. Rick Scott’s top priorities, Florida House Speaker Steve Crisafulli R-Merritt Island, had kind words for him on Monday.

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Rubio Launches Final Effort to Catch Trump in Florida

Kevin Derby

March 14, 2016 - 11:15am

Trying to catch businessman Donald Trump in the Sunshine State, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., made his final pitch to Florida Republicans on Monday.

Marco Rubio: Florida's 'Our Chance....to Stop Donald Trump'

Submitted by Kevin Derby on March 14, 2016 - 11:09am

Trying to catch businessman Donald Trump in the Sunshine State, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., made his final pitch to Florida Republicans on Monday.

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Rick Scott Takes a Victory Lap Despite Setbacks

Kevin Derby

March 14, 2016 - 11:00am

Despite failing to get his agenda through the Legislature, Gov. Rick Scott declared victory on Monday as he crossed the Sunshine State, showcasing his economic record.

The Legislature adjourned Friday without passing Scott’s call for an additional $250 million each year to help Enterprise Florida lure businesses to the state. Scott’s $1 billion tax cut proposal was mostly rejected with only a fraction of his proposed cuts making it into the final budget.

What Candidates Have at Stake in Florida: Donald Trump

Kevin Derby

March 15, 2016 - 6:00am

Florida, the largest swing state on the electoral map, will be on center stage this week as Democrats and Republicans vote in the presidential primaries. Sunshine State News now concludes “What Candidates Have at Stake in Florida,” a look at what the remaining candidates have on the line in Tuesday’s primary.

Donald Trump has the chance to knock out two of his opponents for the Republican nomination on Tuesday with one of his rivals on the ropes in Florida.

Clinton Turns to Bill Nelson for Help in Florida

Kevin Derby

March 14, 2016 - 9:15am

As she enters the homestretch in the Florida Democratic presidential primary, former U.S. Sec. of State Hillary Clinton is relying heavily on the only member of her party to hold statewide office in the Sunshine State: U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson.

Race to the Primary

Jerry Holbert

March 14, 2016 - 2:00am

Why the Legislature's Gambling Package Disappeared

Nancy Smith

March 14, 2016 - 6:30am

When you woke up this morning and there was no comprehensive gaming package for Florida, did you really think it was because of some clash of priorities in the House or in the Senate? Don't be silly. Every leader from the governor on down wanted basically the same thing out of the 2016 Legislature.

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