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Ryan NicolJuly 20, 2018

Democrats competing for Florida’s 27th Congressional District were together once again Thursday night, battling it out in the race’s third debate. The event was held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Coconut Grove. Longtime WPLG political reporter Michael Putney served as the debate’s lead moderator. Those onstage included former Knight Foundation Program Director Matt Haggman, former University of Miami academic adviser Michael […]

Ryan NicolJuly 20, 2018

As algae blooms continue to pour out of Lake Okeechobee, environmentalists and other activists are once again taking aim at the farming industry, blaming them for contributing to the toxicity that allows algae to grow. The sugar industry has long disputed that it deserves the majority of the blame. Now one group is ramping up […]

Ryan NicolJuly 19, 2018

David Richardson, a Democratic candidate for Florida’s 27th Congressional District, is calling for an investigation into primary opponent Donna Shalala‘s handling of sexual assault cases when she was president of the University of Miami (UM). Shalala led the school in 2014 when two university football players were accused of raping a 17-year-old student in a campus […]

Ryan NicolJuly 19, 2018

The Congressional Leadership Fund (CLF) is out with a new radio ad hitting Democrat Debbie Mucarsel-Powell over her husband’s business ties to a shady Ukrainian oligarch. The Daily Beast first reported the ties between the candidate’s husband, Robert Powell, and Ihor Kolomoisky, who has been accused of hiring contract killers and running fraudulent billion-dollar schemes. Powell […]

Ryan NicolJuly 19, 2018

State Rep. David Richardson is earning the support of a nationwide teachers union as he competes with four other Democrats for the nomination in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. The National Education Association (NEA) has chosen to back Richardson over his primary opponents. Instrumental in recommending him for the NEA endorsement were the United Teachers of Dade (UTD) and Florida […]

Ryan NicolJuly 18, 2018

Miami city commissioners voted 3-2 Wednesday to approve a November ballot referendum that could pave the way for a new soccer stadium. A group including former soccer superstar David Beckham is proposing the stadium be built on Miami’s Melreese Country Club to host the city’s new Major League Soccer franchise. Wednesday’s vote did not finalize […]

Ryan NicolJuly 18, 2018

The Mario Diaz-Balart campaign is out with a new ad attempting to savage his Democratic opponent over cases taken by attorneys at her husband’s law firm. The ad is titled “Just Wrong” and takes aim at his only declared opponent, Mary Barzee Flores. The ad focuses on her previous opposition to increased sanctions on Iran […]

Ryan NicolJuly 17, 2018

Former University of Miami President Donna Shalala has been endorsed by a pair of state Democrats as she seeks a move to Congress. State Reps. Joe Geller and Javier Fernandez say they’re backing Shalala in the crowded Democratic primary in Florida’s 27th Congressional District. “Donna Shalala has the leadership and progressive values we need in […]

Ryan NicolJuly 17, 2018

Former Miami Beach City Commissioner Deede Weithorn announced a new set of endorsements from pro-choice groups as she continues to run for House District 113. Weithorn secured support from both EMILY’s List and Ruth’s List, her campaign announced Tuesday. EMILY’s List aims to promote the election of pro-choice women throughout the country, while Ruth’s List does […]

Ryan NicolJuly 16, 2018

State Sen. Daphne Campbell has secured the endorsement of the Florida Medical Association PAC (FMA PAC) as she continues to try to hold off primary challenger Jason Pizzo. “The FMA PAC happily endorses Sen. Daphne Campbell for re-election,” said the group’s president, Dr. Mike Patete. He also referenced Campbell’s status as a registered nurse. “As a […]

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Democrats running for South Florida congressional seat face off at third debate

Sugar farmers launch website to counter criticism over algae blooms

David Richardson calls out Donna Shalala over UM sex assaults

New ad attacks ties between Debbie Mucarsel-Powell’s husband and Ukrainian oligarch

National teachers union backs David Richardson in CD 27

Miami commission OKs ballot referendum for new soccer stadium

Mario Diaz-Balart attacks law firm of opponent’s husband in new ad

Two state pols endorse Donna Shalala for Congress

Deede Weithorn earns endorsements from pro-choice groups

Florida Medical Association PAC backing Daphne Campbell