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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 14, 2016

Todd Wilcox released his first campaign advertisement Tuesday. The 30-second web spot — called “Eliminating ISIS” — coincides with a statewide tour focused on national security. “Terrorists have brought this fight to American soil and it’s time we get serious about eliminating ISIS once and for all,” he said in a statement. “ISIS can be defeated, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 14, 2016

Irv Slosberg has his sights set on the Florida Senate. Slosberg, a Boca Raton Democrat, filed to run Monday for the state Senate. He’ll challenge Kevin Rader in state Senate District 29. Slosberg’s decision is the latest in a series of shake-ups in South Florida’s Senate districts. Slosberg was first elected to the Florida House in 2000, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 13, 2016

For Todd Wilcox, the Orlando shooting hit close to home. He lives 15 miles south of the nightclub where 49 people were killed, and 53 more were injured early Sunday morning. His youngest daughter, now seven years old, was born at the hospital across the street. His oldest daughter, a 23-year-old recent graduate, lives near […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 13, 2016

The mayor of Miami-Dade County is criticizing his opponent for politicizing the shooting in Orlando over the weekend. In an email Monday, Miami-Dade County Mayor Carlos Gimenez said it found it reprehensible that Raquel Regalado, his opponent, used the shooting in Orlando — which left 49 people dead and 53 people injured — “as an opportunity […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 13, 2016

Carlos Lopez-Cantera urged the nation to work together to stand up to “radical terrorism.” In an email to supporters Monday, the lieutenant governor called the shooting at an Orlando nightclub an act of terrorism, and said it was a sober reminder that “terrorists will not think twice about coming after the United States.” “We must […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 13, 2016

Todd Wilcox will focus on national security during a three-day campaign swing through the state later this week. Wilcox, one of five Republicans running for U.S. Senate, announced Monday he plans to discuss national security issues on his three-day “Preserving Peace through Strength” campaign swing. The statewide tour will come just days after 49 people were […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 13, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott has requested President Barack Obama declare a state of emergency in Florida. In a letter to the president Monday, Scott asked the president to declare an emergency in Florida for the “horrific massacre committed by a terrorist in Orlando.” The governor said he asked for the state of emergency so the full […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 13, 2016

The deadly shooting in Orlando over the weekend will likely bring national security and gun control to the forefront of Florida’s U.S. Senate race. Early Sunday morning, a gunman wielding an assault-type rifle and a handgun opened fire inside Pulse Orlando, a popular gay nightclub. Law enforcement officers said Sunday 50 people were killed, and […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 12, 2016

The Florida Chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations is condemning a shooting at an Orlando nightclub. “We condemn this monstrous attack and offer our heartfelt condolences to the families and loved ones of all those killed or injured,” said Rasha Mubarak, the Orlando regional coordinator for CAIR-Florida. “The Muslim community joins our fellow Americans […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 12, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott said the state will “devote every resource available” to assist law enforcement officials in the aftermath the Orlando shooting. “Our thoughts and prayers are with the victims, families and all those affected by this horrific tragedy,” said Scott in a statement Sunday morning “We are a strong and resilient state, and we […]

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Todd Wilcox talks about eliminating ISIS in first campaign advertisement

Irv Slosberg files to run in Senate District 29

Todd Wilcox urges action to deal with ISIS

Carlos Gimenez calls Raquel Regalado campaign email ‘reprehensible’

Email Insights: Carlos Lopez-Cantera calls on nation to stand up to radical terrorism

Todd Wilcox to focus on national security during statewide tour

Rick Scott requests emergency declaration from Barack Obama after Orlando shooting

National security, gun control likely front and center in Senate race after Orlando shooting

CAIR-Florida: ‘We condemn this monstrous attack’

Rick Scott: ‘We are a strong and resilient state’