Post-Amendment 4 Fail, Democrats Demand Repeal of Six-Week Abortion Ban

Post-Amendment 4 Fail, Democrats Demand Repeal of Six-Week Abortion Ban

Liv Caputo
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November 6, 2024
Former Senator Lauren Book and the campaign behind a newly failed abortion rights amendment blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis' administration after the measure gained majority support, demanding the Republican-dominated Legislature repeal the state's six-week abortion ban. It was the first ballot amendment in Florida history to fail after eclipsing 6 million votes in its favor. The […]
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Rubio: Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization'

Rubio: Trump Victory Was a National 'Realization'

Jackson Bakich
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November 6, 2024
Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) appeared on CNN this morning to discuss the ramifications of President-elect Donald Trump's (R) decisive victory in the Electoral College. The former Commander-in-Chief will likely win the popular vote total as well. Pundits across the aisle on networks representing both sides of the political spectrum predicted a nail-biter race that could've […]
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Intelligence Community Warns of Attempted Election Interference by Russia and Iran On Eve of Election

Intelligence Community Warns of Attempted Election Interference by Russia and Iran On Eve of Election

Mateo Guillamont
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November 6, 2024
Just hours before Americans head to the polls to participate in a historic presidential election, the US’ intelligence community (IC) has released a warning of potential Russian and Iranian election interference.  The Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI), the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) published […]
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Sen. Jason Pizzo defeats Republican candidate Imtiaz Mohammad in SD 37

Sen. Jason Pizzo defeats Republican candidate Imtiaz Mohammad in SD 37

Michael Costeines
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November 6, 2024
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. - Senate Democratic Leader-designate Jason Pizzo, D-Hollywood, easily defeated Republican candidate Imtiaz Mohammad by sixteen points (58%-42) to win Senate District 37 on Tuesday night. A former Miami-Dade prosecutor with a strong party name I.D., Pizzo won his Senate seat in 2018 and won re-election in 2022 without opposition. Before politics, the 48-year-old […]
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Florida's Congressional Incumbents Overwhelmingly Retain Seats

Florida's Congressional Incumbents Overwhelmingly Retain Seats

Grayson Bakich
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November 6, 2024
With the polls now closed, North and Central Florida have decided who will continue to serve in the House of Representatives in Congressional Districts 1 to 22, as called by NBC. All incumbents have won their respective races, frequently at double-digit margins, with the largest going to Representative Gus Bilirakis (R-FL) of District 12, who […]
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Florida Republicans 'Kicked Butt' in Congressional Races

Florida Republicans 'Kicked Butt' in Congressional Races

Daniel Molina
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November 6, 2024
Announcing her victory on social media, Florida Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R) echoed a theme for the night, writing that her campaign "kicked butt."
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Florida's Closest State House Races: At Least One Upset, Five Possible Recounts

Florida's Closest State House Races: At Least One Upset, Five Possible Recounts

Liv Caputo
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November 6, 2024
Florida's eight closest state House races have paved the way for at least one Republican upset, a potential Democrat upset, and five possible recounts as of 11:30 p.m. Tuesday. In a Republican-dominated state House, Florida Democrats needed to flip five seats. Instead, they may be in dire straits: HD 35's Republican upset: Tom Keen v. […]
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South Florida election results: Republicans dominate Miami-Dade County, win sheriff's race

South Florida election results: Republicans dominate Miami-Dade County, win sheriff's race

Michael Costeines
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November 5, 2024
MIAMI—South Florida Republicans had a successful election night, with several regional victories, including House Districts 91, 94, 106, 113, and 115. The down-ballot races were helped by a strong showing from Republican presidential candidate  Donald Trump, who was leading in Miami-Dade County by 12 points with over 95% reporting. Here is a look at the […]
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Corey Simon Holds Onto Senate Seat, Defeats Daryl Parks

Corey Simon Holds Onto Senate Seat, Defeats Daryl Parks

Liv Caputo
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November 5, 2024
Republican Sen. Corey Simon has held onto his seat in 2024's only competitive Florida Senate race, fending off Democrat lawyer Daryl Parks and continuing the historic feat of becoming the first conservative in over 100 years to represent the North Florida district. While former NFL star Simon was first elected in 2022—becoming Senate District 3's […]
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Trump to Return to the White House After Nail-Biting Election Night

Trump to Return to the White House After Nail-Biting Election Night

Mateo Guillamont
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November 5, 2024
In a stunning electoral victory, former President Donald Trump is set to return to the White House after a tense and closely contested election night. The 2024 presidential race, marked by fierce campaigning and intense voter turnout, saw President Trump securing critical battleground states with razor-thin margins. As the final votes were tallied, the former […]
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DeSantis, Victorious: Controversial Amendments 3 and 4 Fail on Election Night

DeSantis, Victorious: Controversial Amendments 3 and 4 Fail on Election Night

Liv Caputo
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November 5, 2024
Despised by Gov. Ron DeSantis, Florida's two hotly-contested ballot initiatives have both failed in a massive victory for the Republican Party, keeping weed illegal and the state's six-week abortion ban in place. The razor-thin fails follow Gov. DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis' 16 campaign events against Amendment 3, which would have legalized recreational marijuana, […]
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Scott Defeats Mucarsel-Powell, Race Called Within 90 Minutes

Scott Defeats Mucarsel-Powell, Race Called Within 90 Minutes

Jackson Bakich
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November 5, 2024
Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) has defeated challenger former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL), retaining his seat in the upper chamber for the first time. It appears he will win by double digits. Sen. Scott has yet to lose an election in his political career, which is impressive considering all of his races have been statewide. The […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.5.2024—Statehood for Puerto Rico?—Oddsmakers Give Trump the Edge—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.5.2024—Statehood for Puerto Rico?—Oddsmakers Give Trump the Edge—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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November 5, 2024
Election Day in Puerto Rico Could Usher in Statehood It's Election Day and Americans are heading to the polls today. And while the next President of the United States will be voted into office tonight, there is another huge vote going down in Puerto Rico. Statehood...READ MORE   FL Rep. Carolina Amesty: "It’s Election Day. […]
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Election Day: Oddsmakers Give Trump 60-40 Lead on Election Day

Election Day: Oddsmakers Give Trump 60-40 Lead on Election Day

Mateo Guillamont
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November 5, 2024
Former President Donald Trump is being forecasted as today’s election winner, according to the latest betting odds by Real Clear Politics.  Over 7 different betting agencies have given President Trump a 60-40 advantage over Vice President Kamala Harris.  Trump’s odds have trended upward in the days leading up to the presidential election.  Regarding traditional polls, […]
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Scott Holds Healthy Lead Heading Into Election Day

Scott Holds Healthy Lead Heading Into Election Day

Jackson Bakich
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November 5, 2024
Election Day is here, and Senator Rick Scott (R-FL) is attempting to defend his Senate seat for the first time, and the odds appear to be in his favor. He will look to fend off former Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D-FL) today in a race that tightened in the final weeks. Sen. Scott has never lost […]
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Rubio Expands Entourage Against Consulting Firms Allegedly Working With the CCP and the US

Rubio Expands Entourage Against Consulting Firms Allegedly Working With the CCP and the US

Mateo Guillamont
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November 5, 2024
US Senator Marco Rubio (R-FL) is increasing pressure against consulting firms doing business in China while simultaneously working in the US.  Senator Rubio previously called for a federal investigation into American multinational management consulting firm McKinsey & Company for allegations the firm was cooperating with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).  Projects McKinsey was involved in […]
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Clearwater Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Rep. Luna’s Campaign Manager

Clearwater Man Arrested for Allegedly Assaulting Rep. Luna’s Campaign Manager

Liv Caputo
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November 4, 2024
A Clearwater man accused of assaulting Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's campaign manager at the city Courthouse was arrested for simple battery Monday evening, The Floridian learned. The arrest follows a police report filed with the Clearwater Police Department alleging 32-year-old Andrew Francis assaulted her campaign manager, Olivia Carson, at the Clearwater Courthouse Saturday afternoon. Carson filed […]
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Last Squeeze?—11.4.2024—Massive Florida GOP Turnout Deals Heavy Blow to Dems—Poll Shows Trump, Harris Surges—DeSantis vs. Marijuana—Much More...

Last Squeeze?—11.4.2024—Massive Florida GOP Turnout Deals Heavy Blow to Dems—Poll Shows Trump, Harris Surges—DeSantis vs. Marijuana—Much More...

Liv Caputo
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November 4, 2024
Even if 100% of FL Dems Vote Tomorrow, Just 45% of Remaining FL GOP Must Vote to Keep Turnout Lead Florida Republicans hold such a commanding voter registration and turnout lead over their Democrat counterparts that just 45% of their remaining electorate need vote tomorrow—even if 100% of Democrats...READ MORE   FL Rep. Anna Eskamani: […]
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