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Trump to Vote Early in Florida, White House Says

Trump to Vote Early in Florida This Weekend, White House Says

Oct 22, 2020 10:38 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

President Donald Trump is set to vote early this weekend in Florida, according to the White House on Thursday.

Latino Voters Go To The Polls Early In Florida

Latino Voters in Florida Bombarded With Election Disinformation

Oct 21, 2020 05:27 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Latino voters in Florida are becoming targets of disinformation and conspiracy theories about the 2020 election, advocacy groups and experts said.

Florida Postal Worker Accused of Stealing Vote-By-Mail Ballot

Oct 21, 2020 02:34 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

A Florida postal worker was charged for stealing a vote-by-mail ballot and interfering with the right to vote late Monday.

Florida Sees Uptick in COVID-19 Cases After Easing Restrictions

Sep 30, 2020 03:10 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

The state of Florida has reported a rise in new COVID-19 cases on Tuesday after Governor Ron DeSantis signed an executive order, easing restrictions on restaurants and bars.

Disney to lay off workers at California and Florida theme parks

Disney to Lay Off 28,000 at Its California, Florida Parks

Sep 30, 2020 12:17 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

The Walt Disney Co. said on Tuesday its plans to lay off 28,000 workers division at its theme parks in California and Florida.

Tampa-Area Chidren Return To Classrooms On First Day Of School

Florida Schools See 'Disturbing' Decline in Enrollment, Teachers Seek Help

Sep 25, 2020 02:02 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Florida teachers and school leaders seek financial protection from the state Department of Education (DOE) after seeing a "disturbing" decline in their enrollment rate this year.

Poll: Trump and Biden Nearly Tied in Florida, Arizona

Sep 24, 2020 11:46 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

President Donald Trump and Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden are nearly tied in Florida and Arizona, according to a new poll.

Florida's First Snow Park to Open in November

Sep 24, 2020 04:25 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Florida's first and only snow park still has plans to open in November this year, and it's now seeking vendors for its market.

Florida Governor Proposes Law Penalizing Violent Protesters

Sep 22, 2020 03:34 AM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis and local lawmakers introduced a legislation on Monday that targets participants in "violent or disorderly" protests.

Hurricane Sally Makes Landfall On Gulf Coast

Hurricane Sally Slams into Florida and Alabama; Rescues Underway for Widespread Flooding

Sep 17, 2020 04:14 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

Hurricane Sally has drenched people near the Florida-Alabama border, and rescue is now underway.

Democratic U.S. presidential nominee Joe Biden attends a Hispanic Heritage Month event in Kissimmee, FL

Biden Visits Florida in Hope to Resolve Struggle With Latino Voters

Sep 15, 2020 11:35 PM EDT By Dana Cruz

Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden stepped up his reach to Latino voters in Florida, a key voting bloc, as polls showed his struggle and Trump's gained support.

Miami Latinos Put Trump, Biden in Tight Presidential Race

Sep 09, 2020 02:33 AM EDT By M.G. Alison.

Miami Latinos are giving President Donald Trump a fighting chance for his reelection bid as a new survey had him tied statistically with Democratic presidential candidate Joe Biden among the Hispanics in Miami-Dade.

Majority of Florida Voters Will Use Mail-In Voting on November Elections

Aug 31, 2020 11:37 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Around two-thirds of Florida voters said they will be using mail-in voting on national elections on Nov. 3.

Florida to Apply for Unemployment Benefits, 33rd State to Do So

Aug 28, 2020 10:09 PM EDT By Mary Anne R.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced on Wednesday that Florida would apply for U.S. President Donald Trump's enhanced unemployment benefits, making it the 33rd state do so.

Coronavirus Testing Continues In Florida

California, Florida, Texas Dismiss New COVID-19 Testing Plan

Aug 28, 2020 01:55 AM EDT By Dana Cruz

The new COVID-19 testing plan by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) will not be followed by California, Florida, and Texas, among other states.