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Democrat Tom Keen faces Republican opposition in Central Florida’s House District 35

Erika Booth would again face Tom Keen in November if she wins an Aug. 20 primary against Laura Gomez McAdams.

The Scoop: Tues. July 23rd, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

Florida Democrats throw support behind Kamala Harris as she travels around the country. Her first stop is Milwaukee.
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Florida Democratic leaders pivot to support VP Kamala Harris

Listen: Florida Democratic leaders are endorsing Kamala Harris as the party’s new nominee.  That’s following Sunday’s announcement from President Biden that he would not seek reelection this November.   As of Monday morning, 236 Florida delegates...

The prosecutor against the felon: US election get energized

Community Speaks for July 22, 2024 President Joe Biden is still commander-in-chief but no longer a candidate in the 2024 election. All eyes on VP Kamala Harris as the Democrats prepare for their convention. Analysis...

The Scoop: Thurs. July 18th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

St. Pete votes Thursday on the Rays development plans that can cost up to$6.5 billion. And Hillsborough tax to help teachers was blocked.
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The voter registration deadline in Florida is Monday

Florida residents face a Monday deadline to register to vote in the Aug. 20 primary elections or to change party affiliations.
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Courts revive voter fraud cases in Florida

Two South Florida appeals courts overturned rulings that dismissed charges against a pair of defendants in voter fraud cases.
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Meet the Democrats hoping to unseat Congressmember Anna Paulina Luna

Sabrina Bousbar, Liz Dahan, Whitney Fox, John Liccione and Mark Weinkrantz debated on WMNF's The Skinny.

The Scoop: Tues. July 16th, 2024 Tampa Bay and Florida headlines by WMNF

An investigation is still underway after Trump was shot in the ear. Last night he made an appearance at the Republican National Convention.

Political Violence, Rhetoric and the Vote

Patró Mabíli leads a sobering discussion about the state of politics. Political Violence in the United States, the party of violent rhetoric, plans for a dictatorship and Project 2025, ballot initiatives in Florida especially one...

Local Candidates Prepare For The Primary Election

Walt Bizzy reports on systemic challenges to Florida Frontline communities.   A Pastor Elvis Piggott wants to get on the Hillsborough County School Board and the Comptroller and Clerk of Court Re-elect Cindy Stuart visit the Forum....
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Florida’s hunting and fishing ballot initiative has raised more than $700,000

The political committee NoTo2.Org, which opposes the amendment, had raised $3,601.
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