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Miami's First-Ever Chief Heat Officer on the Climate Issues That Scare Her the Most—and What Gives Her Hope
The new Chief Heat Officer of Miami reveals what climate consequences are making her scared right now and what she sees that is giving her hope.
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DeSantis Tops Gillum After Bitter Battle for Florida Governor
Florida voters will be choosing between two very distinct visions for the state in the governor’s race Tuesday, which pits a progressive Democrat against a Donald Trump-backed Republican in one of the most divisive races of 2018.
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Florida Candidates Spar Over Guns After Jacksonville Mass Shooting
U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis and Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, both Republicans, scrapped plans to hold campaign events in Jacksonville while Democrat Gwen Graham called out DeSantis and Putnam for canceling.
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More Than 1 Million Ballots Already Cast in Florida Primary
More than one million voters have cast ballots in the state’s crucial primary election. The Florida Division of Elections website says that so far more than 861,000 voters have mailed in their ballots. Nearly 163,000 people have voted at early voting polling places.
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Florida Democratic Gubernatorial Candidates Go After Trump
The winner of the Aug. 28 primary will face either Congressman Ron DeSantis or Agriculture Commissioner Adam Putnam, who are seeking the Republican nomination.
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Decision 2018: Your Vote Counts
Few elections have as big an impact as the 2018 mid-terms, when a number of positions at the municipal, state and federal level are in play, including the Florida governorship, the election of a U.S. Senator from Florida and a couple of national Congressional seats. With the elections set for November 6, it is vital to be well informed in...
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Latest Mason-Dixon Poll Shows Gwen Graham, Ron DeSantis Leading in Race For Governor
Graham had the highest favorability among registered Democrats questioned as well as the highest name recognition while DeSantis, who represents the Jacksonville area in Congress, has capitalized off the endorsement of President Donald Trump.
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Greene Joins Democratic Debate for Florida Governor
The five Democratic candidates for Florida governor sped through a wealth of issues during a fast-moving debate Wednesday.
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Florida Senate Race Remains Tight: New NBC News/Marist Poll
Florida’s Senate race remains tight while nearly half of the state’s Democrats remain undecided in the gubernatorial primary, according to a new NBC News/Marist poll released Tuesday.
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Democratic Candidates for Florida Governor Hold Debate in Miramar
Democrats seeking to replace Florida Republican Gov. Rick Scott proposed ideas like raising the state’s corporate income tax and legalizing recreational marijuana.
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Florida House Speaker's Controversial Immigration Ad Spurs Debate With Mayor Running For Governor
Tuesday night’s debate between Republican House Speaker Richard Corcoran and Democratic Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum was scheduled after the candidates had a testy exchange on Twitter.
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Miami Beach Rejects Partial Alcohol Sales Ban on Ocean Drive
Businesses in Miami Beach are celebrating after residents rejected a proposal to ban alcohol sales on some Ocean Drive establishments after 2 a.m.
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Miami Beach Mayor Philip Levine Enters 2018 Florida Governor's Race
Levine has spent months building up to Wednesday’s announcement, putting more than $2.6 million of his own money into a political committee and touring the state talking to Democrats and other groups.
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Miami Beach Celebrates Halloween Amid Heightened Security After NYC Attack
In the middle of the busy Lincoln Road in Miami Beach, hundreds packed the street to celebrate Halloween. Security was a concern ahead of the event after Tuesday’s deadly attack in Manhattan.
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Miami Beach Commissioner Michael Grieco Resigns, Enters Plea to Violating Campaign Finance Laws
Michael Grieco, who once was considered a top candidate to be the city’s next mayor, will reportedly resign Tuesday and plead guilty to a charge of violating campaign finance laws.
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Miami Beach Mayor Flying to Puerto Rico With Relief Supplies Following Maria's Devastation
Philip Levine’s visit, along with State Rep. Robert Ascencio, comes as the country still is dealing with massive power outages, communication being down in many places and the growing need for supplies and medical care.
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Business As Usual on Miami Beach as Hurricane Irma Curfew is Lifted
As South Florida deals with the cleanup after Hurricane Irma’s passing, folks around South Florida are trying to return to some sense of normalcy.