Posted inElections
Bernie Sanders to give cash boost to Angie Nixon campaign
The democratic socialist and U.S. Senator from Vermont endorsed Nixon for U.S. Senate shortly after her Democratic primary win in August.
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Posted inFlorida News
The pro-Amendment 3 campaign is outspending the opposition by a 33-1 ratio
A report shows that the campaign working to see Amendment 3 on the statewide ballot win approval in November is vastly outspending opponents.
Posted inFlorida News
Florida’s minimum wage hits $15 this week; organizers reflect on the fight
This week sees the final phase-in of a $15 minimum wage ballot measure approved by a majority of Florida voters in 2020.
Posted inFlorida News
New calculator shows you how your neighborhood will be impacted if Florida’s Amendment 3 passes
The constitutional amendment that would reduce non-school homestead property taxes is the biggest proposal on the 2026 statewide ballot
Posted inFlorida News
DeSantis-appointed Florida Judge faces reprimand for saying he’d like to see lawyers shot in his courtroom
He said he’d like to tell his deputy “to pull his gun and shoot” a trio of attorneys
Posted inFlorida News
‘Reeks of voter intimidation’: DeSantis says he found 20 people who committed voter fraud
The timing of the announcement was questioned by one former DOJ official, who says it could ‘influence the election.’
Posted inFlorida News
Florida sues New York Times over alleged anti-Israel bias
The state of Florida filed a shareholder lawsuit against The New York Times in a Manhattan state trial court.
Posted inOrlando Area News
UCF drops in national rankings along with most Florida universities
The results leave UCF fifth among the eight ranked Florida public universities
Posted inOrlando Area News
Disney to host $25K-per-head ‘family’ fundraiser for Uthmeier
The days of Disney’s post-Don’t Say Gay decision to avoid exerting its political influence via campaign contributions are over.
Posted inFlorida News
David Jolly leads Byron Donalds in state campaign funding
Jolly picked up nearly $123,000 from the state’s public campaign finance program on Friday. U.S. Rep. Byron Donalds, the Republican candidate for governor, drew almost $27,000.
Posted inFlorida News
Florida gas prices spike amid renewed conflicts in Middle East
Gas prices in Florida jumped this past week amid global supply disruptions tied primarily to renewed conflicts in the Middle East.
Posted inFlorida News
Florida Bar exam passage rate drops by more than 3%
The highest passage rates among law schools in the state this year were FSU, UF and Ave Maria School of Law
Posted inFlorida News
Trump says he’s the only ‘guardrail’ needed for AI data centers
Meanwhile, DeSantis wants more state control
Posted inFlorida News
David Jolly: A complete ban on data centers in Florida should be ‘on the table’
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate had already said that if elected in November, he’d issue a one-year moratorium on construction of these facilities.
Posted inFlorida News
‘Alligator Alcatraz’ detainees were held in cages the size of a phone booth
“Alligator Alcatraz” staff described the cages as “calming areas.”
Posted inOrlando Area News
Orange County moves closer to temporarily banning data centers
Tuesday’s discussion was just that: a discussion only. But a vote on the moratorium is expected Dec. 1.
Posted inFlorida News
Floridians are raising the alarms over data centers and AI. Where do Byron Donalds and David Jolly stand?
Democrat wants a moratorium on any data centers for a year; Republican says he’ll leave it up to local governments to make that decision.
Posted inMusic
‘Free Palestine’: Openers and backing band drop out of Ed Sheeran’s Tampa show
Supporting acts — and backing band — on Sheeran’s tour dropped out, following the ouster of opener Macklemore
Posted inOrlando Area News
It’s National Voter Registration Day. Here’s how to check your voter status in Orange County
Here’s the quick-and-dirty on what you need to know
Posted inMusic
Macklemore removed from Tampa show with Ed Sheeran following ‘Free Palestine’ statements
Macklemore made a series of statements at recent shows in support of Palestinians and called for a “free Palestine”
