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Ryan NicolNovember 15, 2018

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Gov. Rick Scott announced Wednesday the appointment of Hung Mai to the Tampa Port Authority. Mai’s term begins this week and will run until Nov. 15, 2019. The newest member of the Port Authority is President and CEO of H.T. Mai Inc., a civil engineering and consulting firm. He previously relocated from Vietnam as a […]

Ryan NicolNovember 14, 2018

Republican blogger Javier Manjarres, who was defeated in the August primary for Florida’s 22nd Congressional District, is now being counter-sued for defamation after initiating a defamation case against the victor in that race, Nicolas Kimaz. As the Aug. 28 primary date neared, Manjarres appeared to begin throwing lawsuits at the wall to see if one […]

Ryan NicolNovember 13, 2018

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A lawsuit filed by Democratic House District 89 candidate Jim Bonfiglio demanding an immediate recount in his race has now been transferred to federal court. Bonfiglio first filed the lawsuit Monday in the state’s 2nd Judicial Circuit, based in Tallahassee. Secretary of State Ken Detzner, the Palm Beach County canvassing board, and Palm Beach Supervisor of Elections Susan Bucher were […]

Ryan NicolNovember 13, 2018

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Controversial Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes is hinting she may step aside instead of run for re-election in 2020. Snipes has held the position leading the county Supervisor of Elections office since 2003, when she was appointed by Republican Gov. Jeb Bush. She has gone on to win re-election several times since, running as […]

Ryan NicolNovember 12, 2018

U.S. Rep. Brian Mast had harsh words for missteps by various counties’ Supervisors of Election in a call to reporters Monday afternoon, including reports that Republican-leaning Bay County accepted votes by email and fax in opposition to Florida law. Mast was speaking in defense of Gov. Rick Scott, and began by backing assertions that Scott would […]

Ryan NicolNovember 12, 2018

Jim Bonfiglio, the Democratic candidate in House District 89, on Monday filed a lawsuit demanding the extension of the vote reporting deadline in his race against Republican Mike Caruso. In sum, Bonfiglio is concerned that with all the other ongoing recounts, namely statewide offices, elections officials won’t have time to do his race. The race is one […]

Ryan NicolNovember 12, 2018

A Broward County judge has denied a request from the Rick Scott team for an injunction to impound certain Broward County voting machines as the recount in the U.S. Senate race continues. The term-limited Republican governor Scott is currently ahead, but in mandatory machine recount range, over incumbent Democratic U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson. According to […]

Ryan NicolNovember 11, 2018

The city of Miami Beach is partnering with Miami Beach Medical Group to honor America’s soldiers with its upcoming Veterans Day parade. The event is scheduled for this Sunday, Nov. 11 at 11:11 a.m. The route will move along Ocean Drive from Fifth to 14th streets. After that, closing ceremonies will begin at noon at Lummus […]

Ryan NicolNovember 10, 2018

With a recount looking, Democratic candidate Nikki Fried declared victory Saturday in her race to be Florida’s next Agriculture Commissioner. Fried also named former U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy as chair of her transition team. U.S. Rep. Darren Soto of Florida’s 9th congressional District will serve as a co-chair, as will Fred Guttenberg. Guttenberg has become […]

Ryan NicolNovember 10, 2018

The open race for House District 89 is headed for a recount, as just over 100 votes separate the two candidates in the final tally with more than 77,000 votes cast. Republican Mike Caruso finished with 50.08 percent of the vote. Democrat Jim Bonfiglio received 49.92 percent. Florida law triggers a recount if the result of a […]

Hung Mai appointed to Tampa Port Authority

Javi Manjarres remains in legal wrangle with primary opponent Nicolas Kimaz

Jim Bonfiglio recount lawsuit ‘removed’ to federal court

From recount to retirement? Brenda Snipes hints she may not run for re-election

Brian Mast defends Rick Scott, rips Bay Co. elections supervisor

Jim Bonfiglio sues to extend vote reporting deadline, begin recount in HD 89

Judge denies Rick Scott request for injunction against Broward County amid recount

Miami Beach Medical Group to sponsor city’s Veterans Day parade

What recount? Nikki Fried declares victory in Ag. Commissioner race

HD 89 contest headed to a recount