Butting Heads On Nearly Every Issue, Scott And Nelson Hold Contentious Debate Over Senate Seat
The 2018 midterm elections are a little more than a month away.
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The 2018 midterm elections are a little more than a month away.
With 35 days to go before Election Day, incumbent Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and Republican challenger Gov. Rick Scott squared off in a lively debate Tuesday in the Miramar studios of Telemundo 51.
One of Florida's biggest companies is preparing to make a lot of new hires.
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In a new statewide survey by the Florida Atlantic University's Business and Economics Polling Initiative, U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson and Republican Gov. Rick Scott are virtually tied in the race for Florida's critical U.S. Senate seat.
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Democratic incumbent Bill Nelson and Republican Gov. Rick Scott will square off Oct. 2 in a debate hosted by Telemundo, the campaigns announced.
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U.S. Senator Bill Nelson is standing by his claims that Russian operatives have penetrated some of his state's election systems ahead of this year's election.
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The deputies were standing off their department-issued motorcycles when the crash occurred.
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President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
Police are investigating a triple shooting that injured three people Thursday night in Northwest Miami-Dade.
The deputies were standing off their department-issued motorcycles when the crash occurred.
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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.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
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Rep. Susan Wild said there was "no consensus" on the issue and the committee agreed to reconvene on Dec. 5.
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission issues urgent safety alert after ninth recall of adult bed rails in three years.
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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.
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Family and friends of One Direction star Liam Payne, who died after falling from a Buenos Aires hotel room, have gathered for his funeral in England.
For years, actor and comedian Katt Williams has claimed he lied about his age as a teenager to join the Marines and passed boot camp before being drummed out. The Marines have no record of him ever serving.
Harry Potter fans anticipating the third attraction based on the popular book and movie franchise at Universal Orlando Resort learned that the fictional setting for the ride will be the British Ministry of Magic.
The leader of a New York City church where pop star Sabrina Carpenter filmed scenes for a music video has been stripped of his duties.