Nov 09 Pipe bombs indictment carries potential life prison penalty By Larry Neumeister, Associated Press The Florida man accused of sending pipe bombs to prominent critics of President Donald Trump was indicted Friday on charges carrying a potential penalty of life in prison. Continue reading
Nov 07 Watch 6:08 Why these key Florida and Georgia races haven't been called After Tuesday’s election, two key races are still too close to call. The high-profile Senate race between current Sen. Bill Nelson and outgoing Gov. Rick Scott is headed for a recount, while the contest for Georgia governor is still neck… Continue watching
Nov 07 Florida Senate recount looming, despite Scott's claim of victory By Gary Fineout, Associated Press Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson has not conceded. Though Gov. Rick Scott is leading, under state law in Florida, a recount is mandatory if the winning candidate's margin is 0.5 percentage points or less. Continue reading
Nov 07 Florida restores voting rights to 1.5 million citizens. Here's why that could decrease crime By Victoria Shineman, The Conversation Research shows when ex-offenders regain their voting rights, they can became more trusting of government and the criminal justice system. Continue reading
Nov 07 Senate races in Montana, Arizona and Florida too close to call By Associated Press Early Wednesday morning, three U.S. Senate races -- in Montana, Arizona and Florida -- were still too close to call. Continue reading
Nov 06 Democrat Andrew Gillum concedes Florida governor's race to Republican Ron DeSantis By Associated Press Democrat Andrew Gillum has conceded Florida governor's race to Republican Ron DeSantis. Continue reading
Nov 06 Florida votes to restore ex-felons' voting rights By David Crary, Associated Press The ballot measure will enable more than 1 million ex-felons to regain their voting rights… Continue reading
Nov 03 In Florida, a bitter and personal clash for US Senate By Gary Fineout, Associated Press Floridians could help determine control of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday. Continue reading
Nov 03 Police: 3 dead, including shooter, at Florida yoga studio By Gary Fineout, Brendan Farrington, Associated Press A gunman killed two people and wounded five others at a yoga studio in Florida’s capital before killing himself Friday evening, officials said. Continue reading
Oct 31 Watch 7:53 Battle over phosphate mining roils small Florida town By Alan Toth, Laura Newberry Phosphate mining is a major industry in Florida, but it’s also a major source of pollution, responsible for red tide, toxic algal blooms and killing wildlife. In the northern part of the state, residents of a small town are resisting… Continue watching