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Florida Standards 'As Stringent' As NAEP Levels, Says Report

February 22, 2016 - 4:30pm

Florida is the only state not officially affiliated with the controversial Common Core State Standards with academic standards just as stringent as the National Assessment of Educational Progress test’s “proficient” level, according to a new survey. 

Dan Webster Heads Out of Orange County to Run in CD 11 for Rich Nugent's Congressional Seat

February 22, 2016 - 4:45pm
Dan Webster

U.S. Rep. Dan Webster, R-Fla., announced on Monday afternoon that he will run for the congressional seat currently held by U.S. Rep. Rich Nugent, R-Fla., who is retiring from Congress after three terms. 

Tom Lee Endorses Marco Rubio for President

Sen. Tom Lee, R-Brandon, endorsed U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio for the Republican presidential candidacy on Monday.

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Florida Delegation Applauds CDC's Response to Zika Virus

February 22, 2016 - 2:45pm
Ted Yoho and Tom Frieden

The federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) won applause from most of the Florida congressional delegation for its handling of the Zika virus.

AFP Launches Web Ad Against 'Handouts to Corporate Special Interests'

 Americans for Prosperity’s (AFP) Florida chapter continued to stress its opposition to public funding of sports and entertainment projects, launching a new Web ad on Monday. 

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After South Carolina, GOP Leadership--and Maybe Mitt Romney--Get Behind Marco Rubio

February 22, 2016 - 11:45am
Dean Heller, Marco Rubio and Mitt Romney

After edging out U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, for second in South Carolina behind businessman Donald Trump and former Gov. Jeb Bush, R-Fla., ending his campaign, U.S Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is reeling in some major Republican endorsements for his presidential bid with buzz growing that former Gov. Mitt Romney, R-Fla., could be about to throw his support to the candidate. 

Term Limits Amendment Backed by Congressional Candidate Jack Martin

Continuing his bid for the Republican nomination to replace retiring U.S. Rep. Rich Nugent, R-Fla., Pastor Jack Martin signed a pledge from U.S. Term Limits.

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Senate Hopeful David Jolly Pushes Social Security Benefit Calculations Reform

February 22, 2016 - 10:30am
David Jolly

Now running for the U.S. Senate, on Monday, U.S. Rep. David Jolly, R-Fla., showcased his “Keep Our Promise to Seniors Act” which would change Social Security benefit calculations.

Hillary Clinton, Bernie Sanders Get Ready for Florida Primary

February 22, 2016 - 9:45am

With less than a month to go, Democrats are starting to take side as the Florida primary draws closer.

Bernie Sanders Endorsed by Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida

The Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF) is backing U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., for the Democratic presidential nomination. 

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