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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 20, 2016

Hillary Clinton has a 5-point lead over Donald Trump in the Sunshine State, according to a new poll from Monmouth University. The survey, released Tuesday and conducted from Sept. 16 to Sept. 19, showed Clinton was at 46 percent. Trump is in second with 41 percent, followed by Libertarian Gary Johnson at 6 percent. Jill […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 20, 2016

The race for the U.S. Senate continue to be close, with a new poll showing just two points separate Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Patrick Murphy. A new Monmouth University survey showed Rubio is at 47 percent, while Murphy is at 45 percent. The survey of 400 likely Florida voters has a margin of error […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 20, 2016

Hillary Clinton has some “real talk” for voters thinking about staying home on Election Day. The Clinton campaign released a new, 60-second radio spot Tuesday aimed at African-American millennial voters. The advertisement attempts to lay out the importance of voting, and encourages listeners to register to vote. “It’s almost election time again. Thinking about staying […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 20, 2016

Sen. Marco Rubio will be taking the stage at the 2016 Republican Party of Florida’s “Victory Dinner.” The state GOP announced Tuesday Rubio will speak at the annual event. Rubio, who is running for re-election, will join Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, the Republican vice presidential nominee, in addressing the gathering. “I am honored by the […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 19, 2016

The campaign against Florida’s medical marijuana initiative is heating up. Mailers from Drug Free Florida, the committee leading the charge against the 2016 medical marijuana initiative, are expected to hit mailboxes across the state today. The direct mail pieces are meant to encourage Floridians to “Vote No on 2” come November. Drug Free Florida is […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 19, 2016

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The Zika zone has been lifted. Gov. Rick Scott announced Monday that Miami’s Wynwood neighborhood was no longer considered a zone of active Zika transmission. In a statement, Scott said the state was able to lift the zone because it has been 45 days since there was evidence of active Zika transmission in the area. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 19, 2016

Hillary Clinton is focusing on families in a new campaign ad. The 30-second spot — called “Families Together” and released Monday morning — is meant to highlight what is at stake for Latino families across the country, according to the Clinton campaign. The ad, the campaign says, is meant to contrast Clinton’s record with Donald Trump’s […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 19, 2016

The push to vote “Yes on 1” is underway. Mailers from Consumers for Smart Solar are hitting Floridians’ mailboxes, encouraging them to support the solar initiative. The mailers call the proposal a “straightforward plan that encourages solar.” The amendment is backed by the state’s major electric companies, and outlines the rules for solar power in […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 19, 2016

The cost of installing rooftop solar systems is at a record low due in part to government and utility incentives, according to a new report. The report, commissioned by the Consumer Energy Alliance, found incentives have significantly reduced the residential customers’ costs of installing rooftop solar systems. Michael Whatley, executive vice president of the Consumer […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 16, 2016

Drug Free Florida saw a big fundraising period, raising more than $1 million in one week. State records show the organization raised more than $1.02 million between Sept. 3 and Sept. 9, the most recent fundraising period. That sum includes a $1 million contribution from Sheldon Adelson, a casino magnate and opponent of the medical […]

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Marco Rubio and Mario Diaz-Balart in the Florida House. Image via Florida Memory.

Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump 46% to 41% in new poll

Monmouth University poll: Marco Rubio 47%, Patrick Murphy 45%

Hillary Clinton focuses on African American millennials in new radio spot

Marco Rubio to speak at Florida GOP annual dinner

Direct mail round up: Drug Free Florida mailers encourage Floridians ‘Vote No on 2’

Rick Scott says Wynwood no longer an active Zika zone

New Hillary Clinton ad focuses on her work with children, families

Direct mail round up: Consumers for Smart Solar making pitch to vote ‘Yes on 1’

Solar incentives the focus of new Consumer Energy Alliance report

Sheldon Adelson gives $1M to Drug Free Florida