'Monopoly Amendment': Vote No on 3 ad smothers initiative legalizing recreational pot

'Monopoly Amendment': Vote No on 3 ad smothers initiative legalizing recreational pot

Michael Costeines
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September 8, 2024
The Vote No on 3 campaign released its first television ad Saturday in opposition to Amendment 3, calling the initiative a "monopoly amendment" for marijuana companies in an effort to legalize marijuana in Florida. “Floridians know a bad deal when they see one,” Vote No on 3 Spokeswoman Sarah Bascom said in a release. “This […]
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'Tone Deaf': Rep. Shevrin Jones criticizes lawmakers' proposal allowing students to carry guns on college campuses

'Tone Deaf': Rep. Shevrin Jones criticizes lawmakers' proposal allowing students to carry guns on college campuses

Michael Costeines
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September 6, 2024
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. - Sen. Shevrin Jones, D-Miami Gardens, responded Wednesday to a bill proposed by Rep. Randy Fine, R-Palm Bay, that would end 'gun free' zones and allow students to carry guns on college campuses. "I think at this time it's pretty tone deaf for anyone to even float an idea like that," Jones […]
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AIF Florida endorses additional state House and Senate candidates

AIF Florida endorses additional state House and Senate candidates

Michael Costeines
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September 5, 2024
MIAMI - The Associated Industries of Florida, or AIF, announced additional endorsements Thursday for Florida Senate and House of Representative candidates running in the 2024 General Election. “We’re proud to announce AIF’s 2024 General Election endorsements for Florida Senate and House candidates. "These endorsements build on the slate of strong candidates we have already announced […]
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Amendment 3: Where things stand 60 days till the election

Amendment 3: Where things stand 60 days till the election

Michael Costeines
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September 5, 2024
Florida voters will head to the voting booth on Nov. 5 not only to vote on the next president of the United States but on key state amendments that include legalizing the use of recreational marijuana. Sponsored by Smart and Safe Florida, Amendment 3 would allow adults 21 years of age or older to "possess, […]
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Florida's digital economy nears $76 billion, five percent of GDP: report

Florida's digital economy nears $76 billion, five percent of GDP: report

Michael Costeines
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September 4, 2024
MIAMI - A new report released by the Computer and Communications Industry Association Research Center, or CCIA, shows Florida's digital economy has contributed nearly $76 billion to the state, or 5% of its gross domestic product, or GDP. "State and federal lawmakers are considering a range of policies that would impact the digital economy, a […]
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Floridians should remain 'proactive' against Mosquito-borne diseases, expert says

Floridians should remain 'proactive' against Mosquito-borne diseases, expert says

Michael Costeines
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September 4, 2024
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Mosquito Control Assocation President Richard Weaver issued a statement Tuesday warning Flordians to stay proactive and protect themselves against new mosquito-borne diseases. “So far this summer, Florida has seen increases in mosquito-borne disease activity – including locally transmitted and travel related cases in humans," Weaver said in a press release. "We […]
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Democrat Reyes and Republican Cordero-Stutz to faceoff in Miami-Dade sheriff race

Democrat Reyes and Republican Cordero-Stutz to faceoff in Miami-Dade sheriff race

Michael Costeines
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September 3, 2024
MIAMI - After moving past their respective primaries, Democrat James Reyes and Republican Rosie Cordero-Stutz will square off to see who will become Miami-Dade County's first sheriff in nearly 60 years. Previously endorsed by former President Donald Trump, Cordero-Stutz has been with the Miami-Dade Police Department for over 28 years. While moving up in rank […]
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