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Associated PressNovember 4, 2016

Nearly 5.3 million Floridians have voted early in the Sunshine State, or nearly 41 percent of all active registered voters. Numbers released by the state Division of Elections Friday show the number of voters casting ballots early during this year’s presidential election is higher than in 2012. That year nearly 4.8 million Floridians either voted […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 4, 2016

Hillary Clinton is making one more swing through the Sunshine State. The Clinton campaign announced the Democratic nominee will return to Florida on Saturday to urge Floridians to vote early. Clinton is expected to attend a public event in South Florida. No additional details about the event were available Thursday. This weekend marks the final […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 2, 2016

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It’s time for Donald Trump’s closing arguments. The Trump campaign released a new advertisement Wednesday, which, according to the campaign, is meant to be serve as the Republican nominee’s closing argument. The 30-second spot, called “Choice,” is meant to contrast Trump with Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton. “The American moment is here. Two choices, Two Americas, […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterNovember 1, 2016

Former President Bill Clinton made an appeal to Democrats in staunchly conservative Southwest Florida this week: Vote for Hillary and make sure everyone you know does, too. “The most important thing you can do is to vote and take your friends to vote,” Clinton said during a rally in Collier County on Tuesday. “Do it […]

Michael MolineOctober 28, 2016

Democrats shouldn’t let Hillary Clinton’s lead in many polls lull them into false confidence, her running mate Tim Kaine urged a student audience at Florida State University Friday. “If we win in Florida, it’s over,” Kaine said. “We like the way it looks right now, but we can’t take anything for granted. Our polls looked pretty good on […]

Michael MolineOctober 25, 2016

Cindy Conley stood with her young son outside a locked gate at the Tallahassee Automobile Museum, her ticket to enter availing her nothing. Such was the interest in Donald Trump’s first campaign visit to Florida’s capital that hundreds like Conley in her “I’m deplorable and I vote” T-shirt were denied admission. “Although it is frustrating, […]

Jim RosicaOctober 25, 2016

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Gov. Rick Scott said he won’t be attending GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump‘s Tallahassee rally on Tuesday night because of a scheduling conflict. His daily schedule shows a 4:45 p.m. “Teacher of the Year” event and a “Leadership Dinner” at the Governor’s Mansion from 6-7:30 p.m. Trump’s rally is set to begin at 6 p.m. on […]

Staff ReportsOctober 24, 2016

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Hillary Clinton is hoping to reach out to the African-American community in a new TV ad. The Clinton campaign released a new advertisement Monday. Shot in barber shops and beauty salons, the 30-second spot features voters explaining why they are voting for Clinton in November. “I don’t want someone running the country as a business,” […]

Staff ReportsOctober 24, 2016

Hillary Clinton’s campaign is up with a new advertisement, this time featuring the father of a deceased Muslim American solider. The 60-second spot, called “Captain Khan,” features Khizr Khan, the father of Humayun Khan, a Muslim American soldier killed in Iraq in 2004. In the advertisement, Khan tells the story of what happened on the […]

Staff ReportsOctober 24, 2016

Grab your checkbook, it’s last call to attend a Hillary Clinton fundraiser. Clinton is scheduled to hold her final fundraiser in Florida this week. The event is scheduled for Tuesday at the Pinecrest home of Chris Korge, a top Democratic fundraiser. “This is going to be the largest fundraising event in Florida history with your help,” […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Nearly 5.3 million have voted in Florida during early surge

Hillary Clinton returns to South Florida for final campaign push

Donald Trump makes closing argument in new TV spot

Every vote counts: Bill Clinton appeals to voters in deep red Southwest Florida

Tim Kaine warns Democrats against complacency in Tallahassee speech

Standing on the outside for — and with — Donald Trump

Rick Scott won’t attend Donald Trump Tallahassee rally

African-American voters make case for Hillary Clinton in new ad

Khizr Khan featured in new Hillary Clinton ad airing in Florida

Final fundraiser for Hillary Clinton in Florida scheduled for Tuesday