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Staff ReportsOctober 6, 2016

Hillary Clinton’s lead is becoming safer, as the share of undecided voters and voters not supporting a major-party candidate shrinks. Harry Enten with FiveThirtyEight reported Thursday that people backing Clinton and Donald Trump now account for slightly more than 84 percent of the vote. That, Enten reported, is the highest their combined share has been […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 4, 2016

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Two progressive organizations are hitting Marco Rubio for not distancing himself from Donald Trump. MoveOn.org and For Florida’s Future launched a new digital ad campaign using Rubio’s words against him. The 20-second spot, called “Marco Trumpo,” shows footage of Rubio saying Floridians need to do their part to make sure Donald Trump wins the election. […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 4, 2016

Hillary Clinton has a five-point lead in the Sunshine State, according to a new poll of Florida voters. In a new Quinnipiac University poll, Clinton saw a spike in support following the first presidential debate. The poll found Clinton leads Donald Trump, 46 percent to 41 percent. Five percent of respondents said they were backing Libertarian Gary […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterOctober 3, 2016

Rep. Patrick Murphy is promising voters to “never stop working” for them in a new TV spot. The 30-second spot, called “Office,” highlights Sen. Marco Rubio’s attendance record. In the advertisement, Murphy says the Miami Republican “too often … didn’t show up and failed us when he did.” “To get things done, you have to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 26, 2016

Florida is too close to call. A new survey released Monday by the Florida Chamber Political Institute found the race between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump remains tight. The survey found Clinton is at 43 percent, followed by Trump at 41 percent. Libertarian Gary Johnson received 8 percent support, while 5 percent said they were […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 23, 2016

Hillary Clinton has a question for voters: Is Donald Trump the president they want for their daughters? That’s the question at the center of a new 30-second spots, called “Mirrors.” The new TV ad shows girls standing in front of the mirror as Trump’s comments about women plays in the background. The advertisement, according to […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 20, 2016

Hillary Clinton has a 5-point lead over Donald Trump in the Sunshine State, according to a new poll from Monmouth University. The survey, released Tuesday and conducted from Sept. 16 to Sept. 19, showed Clinton was at 46 percent. Trump is in second with 41 percent, followed by Libertarian Gary Johnson at 6 percent. Jill […]

Staff ReportsSeptember 14, 2016

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Donald Trump is making his way back to Florida. The GOP nominee is expected to hold a rally in Miami on Friday. The rally is scheduled for 6 p.m. at the James L. Knight Center, 400 S.E. 2nd St. in downtown Miami. Trump last visited South Florida in August, holding a rally in Sunrise before […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterSeptember 9, 2016

Hillary Clinton is making the case for collaboration in her newest TV ad. According to the Clinton campaign, the ad makes the case that “the only way we solve problems is bringing people together.” The 30-second spot — called “Only Way” — is meant to highlight the work she has done over the years. “Donald […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterAugust 4, 2016

Hillary Clinton has a six-point lead over Donald Trump in the Sunshine State, according to a new poll from Suffolk University. The poll found 48 percent of likely Florida voters would vote for Clinton; while 42 percent picked Trump. About 10 percent of voters polled said they were still undecided. Clinton has voters in South […]

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Mayo Clinic in Jacksonville is developing a 'mini-brain' for those suffering from Lewy body dementia (LBD).

Report: Hillary Clinton’s lead becoming safer as Election Day nears

MoveOn targets Marco Rubio over support of Donald Trump

New Q-poll of Florida: Hillary Clinton 46%, Donald Trump 41%

Patrick Murphy attacks Marco Rubio’s attendance record in new ad

Florida Chamber poll: Hillary Clinton 43%, Donald Trump 41%

New Hillary Clinton spot focuses on Donald Trump’s comments against women

Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump 46% to 41% in new poll

Donald Trump to campaign in Miami, Fort Myers

Hillary Clinton talks about the need to bring people together in new TV ad

Poll: Hillary Clinton leads Donald Trump, 48% to 42%