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Candidates from both parties and their supporters have been relentlessly canvassing the state of Florida in the days leading up to Election Day.
Read More »In Final Campaign Days, Florida May Be Pivotal
Murphy Beats Grayson to Face Rubio for Senate
U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy has won the Democratic nomination to face Republican Sen. Marco Rubio.
Read More »Ousted From DNC, Wasserman Schultz Fighting To Stay In House
U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz easily won her South Florida district six times, but a Democratic primary challenge from a Bernie Sanders-backed law professor is making her seventh bid less than a sure bet — and her recent resignation as Democratic National Committee chairwoman hasn’t helped. Tim Canova has raised …
Read More »Despite Abuse Claims, Grayson Staying In Florida Senate Race
Democratic leaders want Rep. Alan Grayson to go away. His ex-wife says he's abusive. Ethics questions dog him. Yet the liberal lawmaker is refusing to drop his bid for the U.S. Senate, potentially upending party hopes that moderate Rep. Patrick Murphy will emerge as the nominee against Republican Sen. Marco Rubio.
Read More »April 24, 2013: Morning News in 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
Read More »Police searching apartment after 3 killed, 140+ injured in Boston Marathon blasts
Two explosions went off near the finish line at the Boston Marathon; reports say 3 dead and more than 140 injured in the blasts.
Read More »Mar. 18, 2013: Afternoon News in 90
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Read More »Feb. 21, 2013: Afternoon News In 90
A video round-up of local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida.
Read More »Feb. 21, 2013: Morning News In 90
A video bringing together the top local, state and national stories for readers in North Central Florida: UF elections results, Marion County sheriff resigned, AP-Florida ranking, Biden gun violence conference, fugitive captured
Read More »Biden event Wednesday causes road, park closures in Ocala
A scheduled visit by Vice President Joe Biden to Ocala on Wednesday has prompted officials to announce some closures of parks, venues and roads in preparation of his 3 p.m. visit. The vice president is scheduled to speak at an outdoor event at Tuscawilla Park. The Discovery Science Center and …
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