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Republican Gov. Rick Scott declared victory in the U.S. Senate race in Florida, one of the most important and closely watched in the nation.
Read More »Nelson, Scott Race Headed For Recount
In Wild Election, DeSantis Narrowly Defeats Gillum To Become Florida’s Next Governor
Republican Ron DeSantis narrowly defeated Andrew Gillum on Tuesday to become Florida's next governor.
Read More »The Clam Farmer: Concern Over Water Quality Key for Mike Hodges
Cedar Key clam farmer Mike Hodges makes his living on the water and worries about water quality and the environment, but he is also a proponent of smaller government and deregulation. He grew up a Democrat, but trusts the Republicans to make better decisions about viable solutions.
Read More »Organic Farmer: Immigration A Top Issue For Amy Van Scoik
As Election Day nears, Frog Song Organics owner Amy Van Scoik, a registered independent voter, will be looking closely at the candidates and their policies, and specifically how they might affect immigration, as she struggles to find workers for her farm.
Read More »Know Your 2018 Candidates: U.S. House, District 3
Congressman Ted Yoho was first elected in 2012, and Yvonne Hayes Hinson is running to try to keep him from winning a fourth term representing Florida's 3rd District.
Read More »Progressive Upset Means A Sanders-Versus-Trump-Style Battle For Florida Governor
Gillum won the primary for governor over establishment favorite Gwen Graham, boosted by backing from Sen. Bernie Sanders. Gillum will face Rep. Ron DeSantis, a favorite of President Trump.
Read More »Lawmakers Barred From Child Migrant Facility In Florida
U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson accused the Trump administration of a "cover-up" after officials denied him entry Tuesday to a detention center for migrant children in South Florida where he had hoped to survey living conditions.
Read More »REAL ID Act Increases Demand For Passports Nationwide
Since becoming certified, the courthouse in Gainesville has been averaging about 18 people a day coming in to apply for passports.
Read More »Gov. Rick Scott Aims To Unseat Florida’s Democratic Senator
Calling Washington "horribly dysfunctional," Florida Gov. Rick Scott is challenging U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson in an election that could be one of the most expensive and highly-watched races in the nation.
Read More »GPD to Rewrite Policy on Reporting Undocumented Immigrants to ICE
The Gainesville Police Department said on Tuesday it will rewrite its policy of reporting undocumented immigrants to federal immigration officials.
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