Midterm elections will leave us even more divided — the ‘Disunited States of America | Opinion

If Republicans win the Nov. 8 midterm elections by a wide margin, as several polls are forecasting, the U.S. Congress will be virtually controlled by legislators who have not accepted … Click to Continue » ... Read More

2nd lawsuit refiled against so-called ‘don’t say gay’ law

TALLAHASSEE — Parents, students and a non-profit group have filed a revised lawsuit after a federal judge last month tossed out a challenge to a new state law that restricts instruction on gender identity and sexual orientation in public schools. The revised version, filed Thursday in federal court in Orlando, alleges that the law violates First Amendment rights. Defendants are the State Board of Education and the school boards in Orange, Indian River, Duval and Palm Beach... Read More

Parkland gunman leaves Broward jail for prison

The Parkland gunman is no longer in the custody of the Broward Sheriff’s Office. Sentenced Wednesday to 34 consecutive life terms, Nikolas Cruz, 24, was taken from his cell at the Broward Main Jail early Friday morning and placed in the custody of the Florida Department of Corrections, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office, which runs the jail. Advertisement Law enforcement sources say he’s not headed to the prison reception center in Miami but is instead on his way north,... Read More

Miami Dade Police: off-duty officer shot in Hialeah is in ‘critical condition’

MDPD director Alfredo “Freddy” Ramirez talked about the off-duty officer that was shot in Hialeah on Nov. 4 by his ex-girlfriend. The officer was rushed to Jackson Memorial Hospital’s Ryder Trauma Center and is currently in critical condition. … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Dade commission OK’s 1st reading of annexation bids that would expand Virginia Gardens, Medley

The Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners voted 8 to 4 Tuesday to approve a proposed ordinance, on first reading, whereby the Village of Virginia Gardens sought to annex a prime … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Congressional District 24 race pits incumbent Wilson against GOP challenger Navarro

Florida’s 24th Congressional District is changing. The changes can be seen not just within the boundaries — Hollywood has been replaced with parts of Miramar and the district has expanded … Click to Continue » ... Read More

Florida GOP surges toward Election Day as Democrats struggle

It’s been a remarkable mid-term election in Florida, with months of campaigning and millions of dollars of ad spending soon coming to an end as voters go to the polls Tuesday to determine the future of the state. But as that final day draws near, the two parties appear to be headed in opposite directions. Advertisement Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis is looking to win reelection and cement his status as a national figure and possible presidential contender, while Democrat Charlie Crist... Read More