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Politics abhors a vacuum: Candidates line up to lead state political parties
More people are throwing in their hats seeking to chair Florida's Democratic and Republican parties into the 2024 cycle.
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What's next for the 'ex'es of Florida politics?
Former lawmakers, members of Congress scramble for new positions, opportunities.
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Policy
Is a 'genderbread person' too 'woke' for Florida?
A federal lawsuit in Palm Beach County highlights the culture war issue of teaching gender to kids here and across the country.
Policy
In (U.S.) flags we trust: Miami-Dade School Board to get strict on flags in classrooms
Critics said the crackdown would 'polarize our classrooms.' The proposal's sponsor said he wanted to 'create unity.'
Policy
Taking a pass on Pride flags in classrooms?
Miami-Dade's school board could ban Pride, Black Lives Matters flags in public schools.
Politics
Meet the Class of 2022: South Florida's newest lawmakers head to Tallahassee
Of the 10 first-time legislators from traditionally blue Miami-Dade, Broward and Palm Beach counties, six are Republican.
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The election's over. Now who wants to be Florida Democratic Party chair?
Whatever happens to current chair Manny Diaz, names are being floated. Problem is, some don't want the job.
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Death of a swing state: How Florida lost its purple and embraced its red
The Democrats wanted a blue Tuesday in the Sunshine State. But they 'didn’t show up, they didn’t invest in the state, and it showed,' one expert said.
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Incumbent Marco Rubio routs Val Demings in Florida U.S. Senate race
Demings, a congresswoman from Orlando, had been widely viewed as Democrats’ best shot at winning a statewide election this year.
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Reporter's notebook: Joe Biden came to South Florida — but it may not make a difference
'God bless you all, God protect our troops and God give some of our Republican friends some enlightenment,' the president said.
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Tracing the dollars in Florida's political money puzzle
Money is speech, and the state's political committee system lets Big Business speak softly.
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Washington is watching Rubio vs. Demings
The race is grabbing eyeballs, but experts say it's an uphill battle for the challenger.
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Maria Salazar vs. Annette Taddeo is South Florida’s must-watch congressional race
Call it 'the duel in Dade.'
Politics
Down ballot thrillers: Here are ten legislative races in Florida to watch this November
Republicans and Democrats tussle as big donations and media blitzes fire up several tossup state-level races.
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Election 2022: Five most expensive Florida legislative races still in play
Democrats, Republicans have spent big supporting several battleground state legislative races. A look at the numbers.
Policy
Biden administration cuts off funding for child refugee program in South Florida
La Jornada, which will close Oct. 31, provides temporary housing and assists with sponsor family placement.
Politics
Following the money: Who’s giving in the Marco Rubio-Val Demings matchup
The two candidates have brought in $84 million, the third most out of all U.S. Senate races.
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