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Scott PowersMarch 11, 2016

Hillary Clinton is airing Spanish-language radio and television spots in Orlando and Tampa on Friday highlighting her positions on education, health care, immigration reform and Puerto Rico. Neither ad acknowledges U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont, her rival in Tuesday’s Florida presidential primary. But the television ad “Valentia,” running in the Miami, Orlando, and Tampa […]

Scott PowersMarch 8, 2016

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders has announced three Florida stops this week — the first public speeches of his campaign in the Sunshine State — in Miami, Kissimmee and Tampa. The U.S. Senator from Vermont, who trails Hillary Clinton in Florida polls, will speak at a Miami rally today and at Kissimmee and Tampa rallies on Thursday. […]

Steve SchaleMarch 3, 2016

For the first time in a while, the Florida Democratic Primary will mean something. For Bernie Sanders, it is a chance to prove he can win a big diverse state. For Hillary Clinton, it is a chance to solidify her position as the party’s standard-bearer. And unless something dramatic changes, Clinton will win Florida and firmly […]

Steve SchaleFebruary 29, 2016

Here are some interesting tidbits about the Florida primary: Well over 3 million people will vote in the Presidential Preference Primary. Tampa should be the largest voting market for both parties, albeit more so for the GOP. If African American and Hispanic turnout is high for Democrats, Miami could outpace Tampa. For Republicans, Florida is […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterFebruary 24, 2016

Get ready, South Florida: Former President Bill Clinton is headed your way. Clinton is scheduled campaign in Miami Gardens on Sunday. The former president will be campaigning for his wife and Democratic presidential hopeful Hillary Clinton. The campaign announced former President Clinton will attend an organizing event at the Betty T. Ferguson Recreational Complex in […]

Associated PressFebruary 8, 2016

U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson is meeting with Florida’s airport directors as part of a push to garner support for new technology that could protect airports and other sensitive areas from drones. Nelson was in Orlando on Friday meeting with airport directors from Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Jacksonville, Sarasota, Clearwater and Panama City. Nelson is hoping to […]

Blake DowlingJanuary 27, 2016

As Floridians we have so much beauty right outside our door. As I write this, I am 45 miles from the coast and could be at Angelos Restaurant on the water (Panacea, Florida) for happy hour if I jumped in the car now. Just 50 miles from Miami is the closest Bahamian Island, Bimini. It […]

Associated PressJanuary 24, 2016

Facing a teetering economy at home, wealthy Brazilians have been pouring money into what they increasingly see as the safest place to invest: South Florida real estate. So are Argentinians, Colombians, Mexicans, Venezuelans, French and Turks — almost anyone with money to shelter, a direct flight to Miami and a shaky economy to flee. Their […]

Jenna Buzzacco-FoersterJanuary 8, 2016

South Florida, get ready. Marco Rubio is heading home. Rubio is scheduled to hold a rally and fundraiser on Sunday evening. Rick Harrison from the television show “Pawn Stars” is scheduled to join Rubio. Harrison endorsed Rubio in October, and told CNN he was “deeply impressed” with the Florida Republican. According to USA Today, Harrison […]

Melissa RossJanuary 8, 2016

Whether it’s the construction of green buildings, pushing more public transit, or investing in sustainable infrastructure, the Sunshine State is practically flunking when it comes to energy efficiency. That’s according to a new scorecard by a Washington D.C.-based nonprofit. The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy has issued grades to Florida’s four largest cities. Jacksonville got a 26 […]

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Hillary Clinton airing Spanish-language ads in Orlando, Tampa and Miami

Bernie Sanders sets three Florida stops: Miami, Kissimmee, Tampa

Steve Schale: Hillary Clinton should easily defeat Bernie Sanders in Florida

Steve Schale: Florida’s presidential primary is late, but significant

Bill Clinton to campaign for Hillary Clinton in Miami Gardens on Sunday

Bill Nelson wants limits on drones around airports

Blake Dowling: Bahamian government needs to protect Bimini from developers

As wealthy Brazilians snap up Miami real estate, few benefit

Marco Rubio holding rally, fundraiser in Miami on Sunday

Florida cities among the least energy efficient in America