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Government/Politics & Law
Gov. Scott Declares State of Emergency for Tropical Storm Michael
Activates 500 Florida National Guard Troops
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Published on 10/8/2018
Gov. Scott: DEP to Provide $3 Million for Red Tide on Florida's East Coast
Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is offering $3 million in grants to St. Lucie, Martin, Palm Beach, Broward and Miami-Dade counties to help mitigate the effects of red tide. DEP and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) have been in contact with each impacted county to ensure they have every resource needed to combat red tide.
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Published on 10/5/2018
Florida TaxWatch: 2018 Voter Guide to Florida's Constitutional Amendments
In November, Floridians will vote on 12 proposed amendments to the Florida Constitution. As part of its mission to improve taxpayer understanding and government accountability, Florida's premier nonpartisan government watchdog has released the 2018 Voter Guide to Florida's Constitutional Amendments.
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Published on 10/4/2018
Telemundo 51 Hosts First Senate Debate Between Sen. Bill Nelson and Gov. Rick Scott
Sen. Bill Nelson and Gov. Rick Scott clashed on everything from gun control to the economy and even the Supreme Court nomination of Brett Kavanaugh during their first Senate debate hosted by Telemundo 51 Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2018. The exclusive debate aired in Spanish on Telemundo 51 and online on Telemundo51.com, and in English on NBC6.com. Below is the full English version.
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Published on 10/3/2018
Consumer Alert: $655 Million of Unclaimed Property in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties
Florida Chief Financial Officer (CFO) Jimmy Patronis' office currently holds more than two million unclaimed property accounts valued at over $655 million in Miami-Dade and Broward Counties. Florida consumers can claim their money at any time, at no cost.
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Published on 10/1/2018
New laws that are in effect in Florida as of October 1, 2018
The following are new laws that are in effect in Florida as of October 1, 2018:
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Published on 10/1/2018
New Florida TaxWatch research shows Amendment 1 will likely increase, not lower, taxes for all Floridians
A new report released today by Florida TaxWatch calls for a “no” vote on Amendment 1. The report shows the measure will likely increase taxes for most Floridians, including those with homes valued $100,000 or less, if approved by voters in November.
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Published on 9/27/2018
$148 Million Settlement Reached with Uber for Data Breach
Florida will receive $8,246,606.
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Published on 9/27/2018
Florida Awarded More Than $50 Million to Fight National Opioid Crisis
Today, Governor Rick Scott directed the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) to begin utilizing a new federal grant to increase access to medication-assisted treatment, reduce opioid-related deaths and equip professionals with the necessary tools to combat the national opioid epidemic in Florida.
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Published on 9/26/2018
Nelson Takes Lead In Critical Florida U.S. Senate Race, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Women Are Key To Democrat's Lead
In the Florida U.S. Senate race, which could be critical to control of the Senate this year, Democratic incumbent Sen. Bill Nelson moves into a 53 - 46 percent likely voter lead over Gov. Rick Scott, the Republican challenger, according to a Quinnipiac University Poll released today.
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Published on 9/26/2018
DEO Launches Rebuild Florida, providing $616 Million to Help Floridians Repair and Rebuild Homes Damaged by Hurricane Irma
On Monday, the Florida Department of Economic Opportunity (DEO) launched Rebuild Florida, a long-term recovery effort, which will provide $616 million to help Florida families whose homes were significantly damaged or destroyed by Hurricane Irma repair or rebuild their homes.
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Published on 9/25/2018
Nearly $2.2 Million Investment to Expand Mote Marine Laboratory Ozone Systems, Clay Testing Combating Red Tide
On Monday, Governor Rick Scott announced that the State of Florida will direct a $2,178,000 investment to test innovative technologies to mitigate the effects of red tide utilizing specialized clay field experiments and other innovative approaches for controlling and mitigating the impacts of red tide including expansion of Mote Marine Laboratory's Ozone Treatment System.
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Published on 9/25/2018
SFWMD Issues Environmental Resource Permit Clearing Path for Alico To Deliver Water Storage Project in Caloosahatchee Watershed
District issues permit for private landowner project that stores 92,000 acre-feet of water on an annual average basis, including flows from the Caloosahatchee River
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Published on 9/24/2018
SBA Economic Injury Disaster Loans for Pinellas Businesses impacted by Red Tide
SBA Business Recovery Center to open on Tuesday, Sept. 25 at 11:00 a.m.
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Published on 9/24/2018
Ron DeSantis platform on education in Florida
DeSantis: Boost Classroom Spending For Students and Teachers, Expand Choice, Vocational and Technical Education, and Hold the Line on College Tuition
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Published on 9/20/2018
Andrew Gillum platform on education in Florida
Below is gubernatorial candidate Mayor Andrew Gillum's platform policy in regards to education in Florida:
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Published on 9/20/2018
Applicants sought for Florida Supreme Court justice
The Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission is accepting applications to fill three positions of Florida Supreme Court Justice, appointed by the Governor, upon the mandatory retirement of Justices Barbara Pariente, R. Fred Lewis, and Peggy Quince. Based on the Supreme Court's current composition, one seat must be filled by a qualified applicant who resides in the Third Appellate District; the other two seats are at-large.
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Published on 9/13/2018
Ron DeSantis' letter resigning from Congress
Rep. Ron DeSantis (FL-06) today announced his resignation from Congress, effective immediately, in a letter to Speaker Paul Ryan:
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Published on 9/10/2018
DeSantis Selects Jeanette Nuñez as Lieutenant Governor Nominee
Ron DeSantis, the Republican nominee for Governor, selected Miami State Representative Jeanette Nuñez as his running mate. The decision marks the first time in history a Cuban-American woman will run for Lieutenant Governor of Florida. Nuñez is currently the Speaker Pro Tempore of the Florida House of Representatives.
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Published on 9/6/2018
Florida Governor's Race Too Close To Call, Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; Big Gender And Racial Gaps
The Florida governor's race is too close to call, with 50 percent of likely voters for Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democrat, and 47 percent for U.S. Rep. Ron DeSantis, the Republican, according to a Quinnipiac University Poll released today.
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Published on 9/5/2018
Florida Primary Election Results for Senator and Governor
Below are results for the Florida 2018 primary
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Published on 8/29/2018
Judgment Call: Critics question the motive behind a lawyer's decision to run against a judge
Cole Scott & Kissane is one of the largest corporate defense firms in Florida, with more than 400 attorneys in 11 offices statewide.
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Published on 8/28/2018
FAU Poll Finds DeSantis and Putnam in Dead Heat as Graham Opens Double-Digit Lead on Levine in Florida Governor Race
One week before the primary election to determine who will be the Democratic and Republican candidates for Florida's next governor, Ron DeSantis and Adam Putnam are in a statistical tie on the Republican side and Gwen Graham has opened up a 12-point lead on Philip Levine among the Democrats.
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Published on 8/23/2018
Gov. Scott Announces Additional $3 Million to Help Counties Impacted by Red Tide
On Wednesday, Governor Rick Scott announced that the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) is providing an additional $3 million in grant funding to assist local communities impacted by red tide. With this funding, DEP has already committed $750,000 to Manatee County, $190,000 to Collier County and nearly $100,000 to Sarasota County.
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Published on 8/23/2018
DHS, FBI: No new or ongoing elections breach
Florida Department of State: Election security is in place
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Published on 8/21/2018
