Florida elections officials seek flexibility on voting rules after hurricanes
Florida elections officials are seeking accommodations from Gov. Ron DeSantis after multiple counties were devastated by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
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Florida elections officials are seeking accommodations from Gov. Ron DeSantis after multiple counties were devastated by Hurricanes Milton and Helene.
A group campaigning for a Florida abortion-rights measure is suing state officials over their order to TV stations to stop airing one ad.
Cards Against Humanity counters move earlier in the month by pro-Trump super PAC funded by tech billionaire Elon Musk.
A federal judge rejected a request from the League of Women Voters of Florida and the Florida NAACP to reopen voter registration for the November election because of Hurricane Milton.
Just weeks before the presidential election, new rules are going into effect in some states that can jeopardize people's right to vote, from challenges to voter registrations, to limits on when and how ballots may be cast.
Thursday's order will not affect "voter security efforts," DeSantis said.
In Venezuela's July election, independent experts approved opposition tally sheets showing Nicolás Maduro's defeat.
Nearly 20 years in the making, the reform initiative seeks to change the way Electoral College votes are counted.
A voter registration drive has kicked off in Miami-Dade County at the Dunkin Donuts Plaza near Hard Rock Stadium.
Pizza to the Polls food truck is part of National Voter Registration Day.
A political committee behind the campaign to pass a constitutional right to abortion in Florida has filed a lawsuit against a state health care agency that it alleges is carrying out a taxpayer-funded "misinformation" campaign against the November ballot measure.
The U.S. government has responded to Venezuela's disputed July presidential election by imposing sanctions against 16 allies of President Nicolás Maduro.
Weeks before the 2024 election, early voting by mail or in person will be available in most states — here's a map with more information about early voting options.
A Venezuelan judge has issued an arrest warrant for the opposition's former presidential candidate Edmundo González.
Jim DeFede goes one-on-one with the Democratic nominee for Miami-Dade Supervisor of Elections.
A 2023 study found that Florida leads the nation in disenfranchised felons with 1.15 million, with 81% of them unable to vote because of a financial obligation tied to their sentence.
The revamped process likely will not be finalized before the Oct. 7 deadline to register to vote in the fall election.
Voters across Florida weighed in Tuesday on important federal, state and local races when they cast their ballots in the primary election.
Compared with the wild twists and turns of the presidential election, Florida's primary will be relatively tame.
An unfounded claim that election workers will invalidate ballots by writing on them is prompting election clerks in Florida to correct the record ahead of next week's state primary.
The Miami-Dade County Elections Department announced Wednesday that they had performed an in-depth test of its voting equipment in preparation for the August 20th Primary Election.
The Miami-Dade County Elections Department performed an in-depth test of its voting equipment.
A look at young voters and the 2024 election.
State election officials on Friday listened to suggestions about how to update the process for convicted felons to seek what are known as advisory opinions about their eligibility to vote.
Former President Trump was convicted of 34 felony counts in New York. Can he still vote in the presidential election?
The debate over where to build Miami-Dade County's new trash incinerator has taken a surprising turn.
As South Florida home prices and costs of living soar, many families are choosing to rent instead of buying.
The special primary election for Congressional District 1 will take place on Jan. 28 and a special general election will occur on April 1
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
The South Florida law enforcement community is mourning the loss of two veteran Palm Beach County deputies who were killed in a tragic crash on Thursday morning, with a third deputy remaining in critical condition.
The debate over where to build Miami-Dade County's new trash incinerator has taken a surprising turn.
As South Florida home prices and costs of living soar, many families are choosing to rent instead of buying.
The special primary election for Congressional District 1 will take place on Jan. 28 and a special general election will occur on April 1
They say the best journey takes you home. I couldn't agree more.
While I wasn't born or raised in South Florida, the area still holds a special place in my heart.
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.
Florida insurance companies made money last year for the first time in seven years.
The special primary election for Congressional District 1 will take place on Jan. 28 and a special general election will occur on April 1
Trump loyalist Rep. Matt Gaetz is out of a job for now, but his political future may not be over.
Trump's sentencing in the "hush money" case has been delayed by a New York judge.
Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump's new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general.
President-elect Donald Trump made the announcement Thursday evening after Matt Gaetz withdrew himself from consideration.
As the nation prepares for a Trump presidency in which Republicans control both the House and the Senate, Jim interviews leaders on both sides of the political landscape.
Jim interviews Rosanna "Rosie" Cordero-Stutz who was elected this week as the sheriff of Miami-Dade; and Jim talks to the executive director of the Florida Women's Freedom Coalition about what's next for abortion in Florida.
Jim and his guests focus on the early voting numbers we are seeing locally and statewide, specifically the impact the huge Republican turnout thus far might have once all the votes are counted.
Jim sits down with key stakeholders in some of Florida's most contentious ballot initiatives.
Jim DeFede speaks to two individuals on both sides of legalizing recreation marijuana with Amendment 3.
His stance conflicts with advice from the American Academy of Pediatrics and the American Dental Association.
Lattes and other espresso-based drinks may not be available at some McDonald's restaurants due to a glitch with coffee machines.
There is currently no cure for Parkinson's Disease. But some with Parkinson's are finding that an unusual therapy – rock climbing – is helping them improve their balance, mobility, strength and cognition.
The FDA's Dr. Peter Marks says he hopes to keep his job under a second Trump term, and urges Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to "keep an open mind."
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.
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
Brittany Brave knows one thing for certain: When she takes the stage, a Miami joke is inevitable.
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.