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The Archimedes embarked on its third trip through the Florida Intracoastal Waterway on Oct. 12 to show opposition to Amendment 1.
Read More »Solar-Powered Boat Touring Florida To Oppose Amendment 1
Florida Votes 2016: Putnam County Commission District 5
This story is part of our guide, Florida Votes 2016, leading up to the Nov. 8 election. Check your voter registration status here.
Read More »Judge Turns Aside Request On Unverified Voters
A federal judge Thursday rejected Florida Democrats' demands to push elections officials harder to process voter-registration forms, after registration deadlines were extended due to Hurricane Matthew.
Read More »After Hurricane, Flagler County Businesses Brainstorm Solutions To Closed Beaches And Roads
The disaster has brought the community together, and that's what's going to make it rebound faster.
Read More »Democrats Want Judge To Put In New Voting Rules For Florida
Updated: October 20, 12:59 p.m. A federal judge has rejected the Florida Democratic Party’s request to let people cast a ballot during early voting even if their registration application hasn’t been verified. U.S. District Judge Mark Walker said Thursday morning there is no evidence that state officials are dragging their …
Read More »Florida Voter Registration Deadline Passes
Voter registration for November’s general election has closed across the state of Florida.
Read More »State, FEMA, And SBA Provide $7.3 Million To Residents And Businesses Affected By Hurricane Hermine
Federal funding has come through for Florida residents following two of the most recent natural disasters that affected the state, Hurricane Hermine and Hurricane Matthew. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the State of Florida and the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that they have given more than $7.3 …
Read More »Haiti Struggles To Recover From Hurricane Matthew
University of Florida students raised over $1,000 to help communities in the south of Haiti recover from Hurricane Matthew devastation.
Read More »After Hurricane Hermine, Cedar Key Gets Boost From Seafood Festival
Amid the ongoing recovery from the hurricane, the city went on with its 47th annual Cedar Key Seafood Festival.
Read More »Today Is Last Day For Voter Registration In Florida
A federal judge last week extended the registration period by six days due to the disruption and damage caused by Hurricane Matthew.
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