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Scott PowersJanuary 8, 2018

A three-year fight over non-partisan elections in Orange County may be headed for the Florida Supreme Court — with the prospect of affecting county elections throughout the state. Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs announced Monday she wants the state’s high court to consider whether Orange County — and other charter counties like it — can […]

Guest AuthorFebruary 21, 2017

This past year has seen our country feeling more divided than ever before. The 2016 election took its toll, with candidates up and down the ballot partaking in name calling and disrespectful attacks. While political incivility is nothing new, this past year saw a new low for our nation’s discourse. With public trust in Congress […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterDecember 23, 2016

From a contentious election to a litany of tragedies, it’s safe to say 2016 has been a stressful year. And this, according to a recent report from Queendom.com and Psychtests.com, could lead to “potentially unpleasant discussions around the dinner table this holiday season, aided and abetted, perhaps, by one too many cups of eggnog.” Researchers […]

Associated PressNovember 23, 2016

Within minutes of being named Donald Trump’s choice for education secretary, Betsy DeVos pledged to oversee a “transformational change” in U.S. education, something the wealthy Republican donor has pursued in her home state of Michigan and beyond as an advocate for school choice. “I am honored to work with the president-elect on his vision to […]

Associated PressNovember 23, 2016

When Mary Mitchell gathers with family for Thanksgiving, she plans to enjoy cooking with her sister, a satisfying meal and maybe a game of charades afterward. One thing that’s not on the list: politics. “It’s kind of a sacred time for family to be together, be thankful and enjoy a holiday,” Mitchell said Monday as […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 22, 2016

It’s official. The state Elections Canvassing Commission — made up of Gov. Rick Scott, Attorney General Pam Bondi, and CFO Jeff Atwater, all participating by phone — certified the results of the Nov. 8 General Election Thursday. The meeting took less than two minutes. “It was a record year in Florida,” said Secretary of State Ken […]

Michael MolineNovember 9, 2016

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Gov. Rick Scott said Wednesday he has no interest in a job in the Trump administration. “No,” he said when asked about it during a news conference. “I’ve got 789 days left in this job. I ran to get this job twice, both hard-fought races. I believe in this state,” Scott said. “I’ll do anything […]

Peter SchorschNovember 9, 2016

Speaker-designate Richard Corcoran on Tuesday night said his GOP majority “had a great election night,” despite what he called “unprecedented electoral obstacles.” “We won seats that Republicans lost four years ago and despite predictions of Democratic waves in South and Central Florida, we brought home our Republican incumbents, who will be joined by an outstanding class […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 8, 2016

Amber Mariano is heading to Tallahassee. Mariano, the 21-year-old daughter of Pasco County Commissioner Jack Mariano, defeated Rep. Amanda Murphy in House District 36. The Hudson Republican received 51 percent of the vote, or 34,337 votes, according to unofficial election results. Murphy, a New Port Richey Democrat, received 49 percent of the vote, or 33,589 […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 7, 2016

Hillary Clinton is making one last appeal to voters. The Clinton campaign released a 2-minute advertisement laying out the choice in the election. The national advertisement will air during “The Voice” on NBC and “Kevin Can Wait” on CBS, reaching an estimated 20 million people, according to the Clinton campaign. Clinton talks directly to the […]

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Orange County appealing to Supreme Court in battle over non-partisan or partisan elections

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Want to ‘reduce emotional indigestion’ this holiday season? Report says be positive, self-aware, flexible

Donald Trump’s choice for education secretary is choice advocate

Many Thanksgiving travelers hoping to leave politics behind

State leaders certify general election results

Rick Scott prefers to remain in Tallahassee rather than join Donald Trump administration

Richard Corcoran counts his wins in the Florida House

Republican Amber Mariano defeats Amanda Murphy in HD 36

Hillary Clinton vows to ‘be a president for all Americans’ in final TV ad