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The 2012 general election is still in the early stages, but if the last 48 hours are indication; the election promises to be an especially brutal partisan fight between President Barack Obama and Republican challenger Mitt Romney.
As President Barack Obama campaigned in South Florida on behalf of the so-called Buffett Rule – a plan whereby the wealthiest Americans would be required to pay at least 30 percent in income taxes – Senator Marco Rubio sat down with CBS4 News for an extended interview in which he criticized the proposed law.
Florida Governor Rick Scott refused to endorse any GOP candidate for president, but with Rick Santorum's Tuesday announcement the he is suspending his campaign; Scott threw his full support behind Mitt Romney.
One week after giving his endorsement to Republican GOP hopeful Mitt Romney, Florida Senator Marco Rubio said the former Massachusetts governor will win the race for the White House, but not with him on the ticket.
Mitt Romney has just about clinched the GOP nomination for president and that means all of the attention will turn away from Mitt and instead towards who he will pick for vice-president.
Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney is looking to wrap up the nomination process as soon as Tuesday's Wisconsin primary. Once that happens, the focus will turn to his vice-presidential selection, but candidates for that job might want to think a long time before accepting it.
Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney may be able to finally put away the GOP presidential nomination with a strong showing in Tuesday's Wisconsin primary.
Republican hopeful Mitt Romney picked up a big endorsement from one of his party's rising stars.
Florida voters have given the edge to President Barack Obama over his potential GOP challengers in the latest survey conducted by the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute.
President Barack Obama and presumptive GOP nominee Mitt Romney are still neck and neck in the latest McClatchy-Marist poll.
Republican Presidential candidate Mitt Romney is well on his way to winning the GOP nomination, but he can't seem to get out of his own way in making gaffes that are custom-made for campaign ads for Democrats.
One of the most-asked Florida political questions has been "Who will Jeb Bush endorse for President?" We now know the answer, with Wednesday's announcement that the former Florida governor will support Mitt Romney in his run for President.
As the Republican Party slowly starts to rally around likely-nominee Mitt Romney, attention will quickly turn to who the former Massachusetts governor will pick as his running mate. Chief among the VP candidate will be Florida Senator Marco Rubio who will be making waves ahead of the Republican National Convention.
Republican presidential hopeful Mitt Romney turned on his version of Southern Charm on Monday in hopes of woo voters Alabama and Mississippi cast their ballots in the the GOP primary.
Republican voters in ten states went to the polls on Super Tuesday to cast their ballots as to who they'd like to see challenge President Barack Obama for the presidency.
Republican presidential hopeful Rick Santorum is hoping his brand of social conservatism will resonate with voters in Oklahoma as they line up to cast their ballots in the Super Tuesday contest.
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum will find out soon if their last minute barnstorming and ad barrage paid off in Tennessee as voters go to the polls to cast their ballots in the Super Tuesday GOP presidential primary.
As Republican voters head to the polls to cast their ballots in the Super Tuesday GOP presidential primary, the economy and which candidate had the best chance to beat President Barack Obama were some of their main concerns.
President Barack Obama's approval ratings have hit 50 percent for the first time since the death of Osama bin Laden in a new NBC News/WSJ poll that also showed some potentially bad news for the lingering GOP nomination fight.
Mitt Romney and Rick Santorum are battling it out in Michigan Tuesday as voters in the state, and in Arizona, head to the polls to pick their choice for the GOP presidential nomination. For Romney, Michigan very well may be a do-or-die state for the campaign.
The 54 annual Daytona 500 drew more than drivers, their crews and fans this year. Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney made a stop at the Daytona International Speedway on Sunday
While Rick Santorum has picked up the majority of the headlines in recent weeks, it appears that Mitt Romney may have gained just enough momentum to overtake Santorum in Michigan during Tuesday's primary.
President Barack Obama's speech at the University of Miami Thursday serves as only part of the reason he's coming to South Florida. The other part is to continue trying to raise as much money as possible for his re-election campaign.
As the Republican presidential nomination campaign is about to hit its stride, the ad wars nationally are coming at a cost and that's giving Mitt Romney a distinct advantage over his nearest competition, Rick Santorum.
On Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump warned Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro not to harm opposition leaders.
Police said early Thursday morning they received a call about a fire near a commercial structure.
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested and released amid a tense protest crackdown.
The investigation began when the out-of-state agency told Miramar Police of his alleged activities on an online "age-gap" forum.
Tania Galloni, managing attorney for the Earthjustice legal organization, has questioned DeSantis' dedication to protecting the environment.
On Truth Social, President-elect Donald Trump warned Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro not to harm opposition leaders.
Police said early Thursday morning they received a call about a fire near a commercial structure.
Venezuela opposition leader Maria Corina Machado was arrested and released amid a tense protest crackdown.
The investigation began when the out-of-state agency told Miramar Police of his alleged activities on an online "age-gap" forum.
Tania Galloni, managing attorney for the Earthjustice legal organization, has questioned DeSantis' dedication to protecting the environment.
A former prison guard trainee has been sentenced to death for the 2019 execution-style killings of five women inside a Florida bank.
Florida coach Billy Napier is getting a fourth season to try to get the Gators back to their winning ways.
A Florida man has filed a federal lawsuit against Jacksonville sheriff's officers who severely beat him last year after he ran from a traffic stop.
The Marion County Sheriff's deputy told authorities that he accidentally shot and killed his girlfriend while cleaning his gun.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
Tania Galloni, managing attorney for the Earthjustice legal organization, has questioned DeSantis' dedication to protecting the environment.
Democratic Sen. John Fetterman of Pennsylvania has accepted an invitation from President-elect Donald Trump to meet with him at his Mar-a-Lago estate, multiple sources said.
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
DeSantis said moving NASA headquarters to the Kennedy Space Center makes sense. Not everyone agrees.
President Biden honored former President Jimmy Carter in a eulogy at his funeral.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, gives a brief roundup of new Florida laws and how they may affect you.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks with psychiatrist Dr. Daniel Bober about the science behind age restrictions for social media.
Lauren Pastrana, in for Jim DeFede, talks about the future of property insurance in South Florida with founder and president of Florida Policy Project.
Jim talks with Rep. Anna Eskamani about how state Democrats may need to pivot to local races to gain any momentum in Florida.
Jim talks to Congressman Chip LaMarca about condo assessments in South Florida.
Lower immunity to the new GII.17 strain could be leading to more infections.
Gov. Ron DeSantis sought the investigation in 2022 ahead of his failed Republican presidential bid.
The Louisiana patient was hospitalized with a severe case of bird flu in the first death in the U.S. caused by the H5N1 virus.
It can be found at multiple farmers markets in Miami-Dade and Broward, with signs clearly marking it's not for human consumption.
Several Western states are seeing rates worse than last year's peak of flu season.
These gifts from Stanley, Apple, AllTrails and more won't bust your budget.
From top-rated smart mugs to cold brew starter kits, we've rounded up the coffee lover presents to gift this Christmas.
Just in time for the holiday season, Nintendo has released Nintendo Switch bundles and special editions.
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Discover the best tech gifts during the 2024 holiday season that your friends and loved ones will absolutely adore.
Miami-Dade is considering four possible sites, including two that are 2 miles or less from the city of Miramar.
A viral TikTok recipe that includes melting Jolly Ranchers landed a 9-year-old in the hospital with severe burns.
The American Automobile Association said this is a dangerous time of year for young drivers.
A string of recalls connected to Wisconsin-based supplier Schreiber Foods has now extended to Aldi stores after similar recalls at Hy-Vee and other grocery chains.
There are two sales tax holidays for hurricane supplies
Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.
Peter Yarrow was a singer-songwriter and a social activist, but he was best known as one-third of the folk-music group Peter, Paul and Mary.
The actor Aubrey Plaza has spoken out for the first time since her husband Jeff Baena's death last week. He was 47.
Here is the full list of winners who took home awards at the 2025 Golden Globe Awards.
The 2025 Golden Globe Awards returned to Los Angeles. Entertainment's biggest names hit the red carpet. Check out the highlights and the latest fashion.