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Ryan NicolJanuary 4, 2019

Rep. Shevrin Jones is stepping into the race for Senate District 35, having formally declared his candidacy for 2020 with the Florida Division of Elections. Jones, who represents House District 101, would be term-limited at the end of his current term. “I have been honored to work in a bipartisan manner to improve the lives […]

Ryan NicolJanuary 3, 2019

Coral Springs Commissioner Dan Daley announced he has hauled in more than $75,000 in fundraising since announcing a run for state Rep. Jared Moskowitz‘s seat in House District 97. “The holiday season has never been an easy time for candidates to fundraise, but we are blown away by the outpouring of support that this campaign […]

Ryan NicolDecember 21, 2018

South Florida state Sens. Lauren Book and Gary Farmer are backing Dan Daley‘s bid to replace state Rep. Jared Moskowitz in House District 97. Daley is seeking a move to Tallahassee after Moskowitz was selected by Governor-elect Ron DeSantis to take over the Division of Emergency Management. He announced a new round of endorsements Friday. Democratic state Reps. Evan Jenne […]

Ryan NicolDecember 18, 2018

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Newly-installed Broward County Supervisor of Elections Pete Antonacci acknowledged Tuesday the county still has work to do to avoid the mistakes of his suspended predecessor. Antonacci made the comments at Tuesday’s meeting of the Broward legislative delegation at the City of Sunrise Civic Center. “I’ve got a lot to learn about the job, the office,” Antonacci said. “What’s I’m here […]

Ryan NicolDecember 18, 2018

Broward Schools Superintendent Robert Runcie lobbied Broward County legislators Tuesday to set up a victims’ compensation fund to pay out money to those affected by February’s shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. Runcie and other school board members were confronted by some of those families at another delegation meeting earlier this month. Mitch Dworet, Debbie […]

Ryan NicolDecember 18, 2018

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Former Broward County Supervisor of Elections Brenda Snipes is suing to get her job back after she was suspended by Gov. Rick Scott. Snipes filed the lawsuit Monday in U.S. District Court in Tallahassee against Scott and Senate President Bill Galvano. Galvano has said the Senate would not review the suspension despite a constitutional ability […]

Ryan NicolDecember 13, 2018

Senate President Bill Galvano on Thursday said his chamber won’t act on Broward County Elections Supervisor Brenda Snipes‘ suspension by Gov. Rick Scott. The reason: Not enough time. Galvano also points to a 1934 Florida Supreme Court advisory opinion that suggests Snipes’ rescinding her resignation doesn’t count. Under the state constitution, the Senate is responsible for […]

Guest AuthorDecember 11, 2018

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It’s not just the 1.4 million convicted felons whose rights were restored by Amendment 4 that need a review on voting. Given the political turmoil in the Sunshine State during the November election, we should all refresh our voter knowledge before the next political campaign season. And, we should prepare for a renewed spotlight on […]

Ryan NicolDecember 5, 2018

Broward County Commission members outlined their top requests from the Legislature for the upcoming 2019 Session. The commissioners met Tuesday with several members of the Broward County legislative delegation at the Broward County Governmental Center in Fort Lauderdale. Broward County Mayor Mark Bogen led the discussion. Bogen said the county’s main priorities are substance abuse […]

Ryan NicolDecember 5, 2018

Don’t tread on us, local officials in Broward County told state lawmakers Tuesday. Municipalities within Broward County are adamant that the state should respect Home Rule in legislation going forward. And those legislators from the Broward County delegation were a friendly audience when it came to issues of local control. Home Rule powers are enshrined in […]

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Michelin spotlights Miami's Sereia Portuguese seafood restaurant, one of six new eateries on the list.

Shevrin Jones announces run for Senate District 35

Dan Daley raises more than $75K in bid for HD 97

Lauren Book, Gary Farmer among officials endorsing Dan Daley to succeed Jared Moskowitz

Pete Antonacci faces questions from Broward legislative delegation

Robert Runcie urges compensation fund for Parkland victims’ families

Brenda Snipes sues to stay on as Broward Elections Supervisor

Bill Galvano says Senate won’t act on Brenda Snipes suspension

Sean Pittman: Not just felons need a second chance at voting

Broward County Commission highlights its 2019 priorities

City leaders from Broward County push legislators to respect Home Rule