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The Florida Taxicab Association is calling on Sen. Jeff Brandes to withdrawn a pro-Uber amendment and “respect the legislative process.” In an email Thursday, the association said Brandes has pushed “model legislation” written by the ride-sharing company Uber “as a solution for any regulatory impediment the company may encounter in Florida now or in the […]

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It’s the last call for ride-hailing legislation. A bill (SB 1118) to set minimum insurance requirements for ride-hailing companies, like Uber, is once again on the Senate’s special order calendar. So is a similar House proposal (HB 509) that addresses insurance requirements and deals with preemption concerns. With just days left in the legislative session, […]

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A new Donald Trump ad is hitting Marco Rubio for his relationships with two controversial allies. Trump tweeted out the advertisement on Wednesday afternoon. The 30-second video features pictures of Rubio with former Ralph Arza and David Rivera. Both men have been shrouded in controversy, but Rubio has remained friends with them. Arza resigned from […]

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Hillary Clinton is taking to the airwaves in Florida. The Democratic presidential hopeful’s campaign announced Wednesday it started airing two televisions advertisements in the Orlando market Wednesday. The first 30-second spot, called “Stand,” is narrated by actor Morgan Freeman. According to the campaign, the advertisement aims to highlight Clinton’s commitment to defending the progress made […]


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