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Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJuly 8, 2016

Florida lawmakers are standing with Texas, saying they join the country in mourning the law enforcement officers killed in a deadly attack in Dallas. “The violence displayed against Dallas law enforcement was a senseless and cowardly act that has no place in our country. Law enforcement officers across the nation bravely put their lives on […]

Mitch PerryJuly 8, 2016

Donald Trump has canceled his two scheduled appearances in Miami Friday, after deadly shootings in Dallas Thursday night left five policeman dead and six others wounded. In a statement issued around 9 a.m., Trump called the incident “a coordinated, premeditated assault on the men and women who keep us safe.” He also made mention of the two incidents […]

Associated PressJuly 4, 2016

Donald Trump‘s team promises an extraordinary display of political entertainment at this month’s Republican National Convention, with the accent on entertainment. The former reality television star plans to feature his high-profile children at the summer gathering in Cleveland, with the hope they’ll be joined by a number of celebrity supporters. Prospects include former Indiana basketball […]

Scott PowersJuly 4, 2016

Hugs may be attempting a comeback in politics. For several years now, they seemed to be dangerous. Just ask Charlie Crist. Just ask Chris Christie. Just ask Carlos Beruff, who seems to think they still are dangerous. He sent out a news release slamming his U.S. Senate Republican primary opponent, U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio, and […]

Keith MorelliJune 30, 2016

A multi-agency partnership, along with the help of U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, secured a $3.8 million grant from the federal government to develop training in the University Area of North Tampa, providing education specifically for technology-related jobs. This week Vice President Joe Biden and U.S. Department of Labor Secretary Tom Perez announced the award of 39 TechHire Partnership Grants across […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJune 21, 2016

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Alan Grayson may have a slight lead over Patrick Murphy, but nearly 40 percent of likely Democratic voters are still undecided when it comes to their top choice in the U.S. Senate primary. According to a new Targeted Persuasion survey, 30 percent of likely Democratic primary voters said they planned to vote for Grayson in […]

Associated PressJune 20, 2016

Warning of a potential surge in anti-Americanism, Vice President Joe Biden is tearing into Donald Trump’s views on foreign policy and urging the country not to follow the presumptive Republican nominee down a path of isolationism and bigotry. Biden, in a speech Monday to the Center for New American Security, planned to deliver a point-by-point […]

Mitch PerryJune 17, 2016

On Tuesday, 5,000 women from around the country came to the White House for the United State of Women conference, where they heard from a series of big-time speakers, such as President Barack Obama, Vice President Joe Biden, first lady Michelle Obama and Oprah Winfrey, among others. On the agenda were topics from violence and rape culture, to the […]

Associated PressJune 16, 2016

President Barack Obama has concluded his meeting with survivors and the families of victims killed in Sunday’s nightclub shooting in Orlando. The president is visiting Orlando to express solidarity with the grief-stricken community. The White House says Obama and Vice President Joe Biden also met with the owners and staff of the Pulse nightclub who […]

Phil AmmannJune 12, 2016

As a result of the mass shooting in Orlando where more than 50 people died, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz canceled a planned Miami fundraiser Sunday evening featuring Vice President Joe Biden. Marc Caputo of POLITICO Florida reports the decision came after revelations of the extraordinary number of victims of the shooting at the Pulse […]

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Florida lawmakers say they ‘stand with Texas’ in wake of Dallas shootings

Donald Trump cancels Miami appearances after Dallas shootings

With few political allies, Donald Trump plans celebrity convention

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University Area gets $3.8 million federal grant to foster tech training

Poll: Alan Grayson has slight lead over Patrick Murphy

Joe Biden asserts Donald Trump could trigger surge in anti-Americanism

Tampa women attend White House’s United State of Women Summit

Obama concludes meeting with families of victims

Debbie Wasserman Schultz cancels Sunday fundraiser in wake of Pulse Orlando mass shooting