Tag Archives: Voting

April 15, 2013: Morning News in 90

By Fernanda Ponce on April 15th, 2013 | Last updated: April 15, 2013 at 1:10 pm

Mayoral election runoff Tuesday; gas prices down; Gov. Scott awards Tebow ‘Great Floridian’; NC university shooting investigated; Maduro wins Venezuelan presidency.

News in 90 | Tagged drop, gas prices, hugo chavez, Mayoral election, Nicolas Maduro, North Carolina shooting, Rick Scott, tim tebow, Venezuela, Voting | Leave a comment

Mar. 19, 2013: Afternoon News in 90

By Alyssa Hayden on March 19th, 2013 | Last updated: March 20, 2013 at 12:34 pm

A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: Gainesville city elections are today, Sears Holdings Corp. to establish “Center of Excellence” in Gainesville, Ross Allen Island closed, Pope Francis officially began his papacy, annual White House Easter Egg Roll may be canceled

News in 90 | Tagged engineering, Gainesville city elections, Pope Francis, Ross Allen Island, Sears Holdings Corp., University of Florida, Voting, White House, White House Easter Egg Roll, “Center of Excellence” | Leave a comment

Gainesville polls open until 7 p.m.

By Emily Miller on March 19th, 2013 | Last updated: March 21, 2013 at 10:55 am

Alachua County supervisor of elections Pam Carpenter said she expects a 15 to 20 percent voter turnout for this election.

Local | Tagged Alachua County, amendment, commissioner, District 4, Elections, Gainesville city elections, mayor, Pam Carpenter, polls, Supervisor of Elections, Voting | Leave a comment

Medical marijuana bill introduced in Florida House, Senate

By Kylie Lacusky on March 1st, 2013 | Last updated: March 1, 2013 at 6:53 pm

Members of the Florida House and Senate introduced a new medical marijuana bill Wednesday. State Bill 1250, also called the Cathy Jordan Medical Cannabis Act, would legalize up to four ounces of marijuana for seriously ill people and their caregivers.

Health and Science | Tagged bill, Cathy Jordan, Cathy Jordan Cannabis Act, Florida House of Representatives, Florida Senate, Jeff Clemems, Marijuana Policy Poject, Mason Tvert, Matt Gaetz, medical marijuana, State Bill 1250, Voting | 10 Comments

Florida voting law changes cause ballot problems

By Bobbie O'Brien - WUSF on January 18th, 2013 | Last updated: January 18, 2013 at 5:48 pm

Professors from the University of Florida and Dartmouth have published research based on recent voting law changes in Florida. In addition to issues with absentee ballots, many organizations are calling on government to make changes to these laws and Gov. Rick Scott is standing by them.

Florida | Tagged absentee ballot, Collier County, Daniel Smith, Dartmouth College, early voting, Florida, League of Women Voters, University of Florida, Voting, voting law changes | Leave a comment

23rd Precinct changes voting line arrangements due to weather

By Christina DeVarona on November 5th, 2012 | Last updated: November 5, 2012 at 4:06 pm

The 23rd Precinct is modifying its Election Day plans in case of rain. Voters at the precinct, which is located at 2121 SW 16 St., will be able to line up in a hallway while waiting to cast their ballots.

Local, Politics | Tagged 23rd Precinct, American Cancer Society Hope Lodge, election day, presidential election 2012, Voting, voting lines | Leave a comment

Staying sane on election day

By Mina Radman on November 5th, 2012 | Last updated: November 5, 2012 at 11:32 am

Worried about election day? Here are some tips to stay sane while at the polls.

Florida, Local | Tagged Citrus County elections, election 2012, election day, Florida, Voting, Voting locations, voting rules | 1 Comment

Former governors speak at UF about voting, preserving state’s natural resources

By Nick Swain on October 12th, 2012 | Last updated: December 20, 2012 at 4:34 pm

Five of the past nine Florida governors visited UF this morning, speaking about growth management, keeping students in Florida after graduation and exercising democratic rights — such as voting.