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Associated PressJuly 17, 2017

The Federal Election Commission has sued a former Florida Republican congressman over allegations he secretly funneled thousands of dollars to a little-known Democratic candidate in 2012. The lawsuit claims ex-Rep. David Rivera secretly and illegally contributed $69,400 to Justin Sternad in an attempt to weaken the rival Democratic campaign of Joe Garcia, who eventually won […]

Associated PressJuly 17, 2017

Florida’s governor says no Zika transmission zones have been identified in the state so far this year. But Gov. Rick Scott also warns that people visiting and living in Florida must help prevent another outbreak of the virus by wearing mosquito repellent and draining containers that collect rainwater. Scott was in Miami on Monday to […]

Associated PressJuly 17, 2017

Elementary schools in Marion County will say goodbye to everyday homework in the coming school year after Superintendent Heidi Maier said research shows it does not enhance learning. The Tampa Bay Times reports Maier, who took office in November, notified parents and teachers of the change at the district’s 31 elementary schools recently. The new […]

Associated PressJuly 16, 2017

The federal government is giving the state $3 million for drug court programs in the wake of an opioid epidemic. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services said Friday the funds will bolster drug court programs for those in the criminal justice system with substance use disorders and mental health problems. The programs have […]

Associated PressJuly 15, 2017

When it comes to ancestral roots, it turns out the Germans have a leg up in Florida. New U.S. Census data released last week shows that about 10 percent of Florida’s 20 million residents say they have German ancestry. About 9 percent of Floridians claim Irish roots, more than 7 percent claim English ancestry and […]

Associated PressJuly 13, 2017

For all things Paris, President Donald Trump’s go-to guy is Jim. The way Trump tells it — Jim is a friend who loves Paris and used to visit every year. Yet when Trump travels to the city Thursday for his first time as president, it’s unlikely that Jim will tag along. Jim doesn’t go to […]

Associated PressJuly 12, 2017

“Morning Joe” host and former Republican congressman Joe Scarborough is blaming the GOP’s loyalty to President Donald Trump and its failure to live up to its promises for his decision to leave the party and become an independent. Scarborough first announced the switch during an interview with CBS “Late Show” host Stephen Colbert on Tuesday night. He appeared as a guest with […]

Associated PressJuly 12, 2017

The snowballing revelations about Donald Trump Jr.’s meeting with a Russian lawyer during last year’s presidential campaign have broadsided the White House, distracting from its agenda as aides grapple with a crisis involving the president’s family. The public has not laid eyes on the president since his return from Europe Saturday. But in private, Trump […]

Associated PressJuly 11, 2017

The American Civil Liberties Union and civil rights leaders have filed a lawsuit in Miami federal court challenging President Trump‘s commission on election fraud. The lawsuit filed Monday is the latest legal challenge to the commission over its request that all 50 states submit information about voters. The Florida lawsuit asks a judge to halt […]

Associated PressJuly 9, 2017

On President Donald Trump’s second trip abroad, there were fewer of the bull-in-a-diplomatic-china-shop moments that had solidified European leaders’ skepticism during his maiden overseas tour. Less public berating of allies, no pushing to the front of photo opportunities. But Trump still departed Europe on Saturday in the same position as he started: an unpredictable force […]

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FEC sues ex-Rep. David Rivera over 2012 campaign financing

Gov. Scott: No active Zika zones in Florida so far this year

Florida county axes homework for elementary school kids

Feds give Florida $3 million grant for treatment drug courts

Rooted in Florida: German, Irish top ancestries in state

Donald Trump in Paris: The curious case of his friend Jim

‘Morning Joe’ host Joe Scarborough explains why he’s leaving GOP

As Russia scandal touches his son, Donald Trump privately rages

ACLU, others sue Trump voting commission in Florida

Analysis: Donald Trump remains unpredictable force among U.S. allies