Harrington To Challenge Wasserman-Schultz For District 23 Seat
Broward County restaurant owner Karen Harrington is once again taking on Democratic powerhouse Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, this time for the newly redistricted Congressional District 23.
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Broward County restaurant owner Karen Harrington is once again taking on Democratic powerhouse Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, this time for the newly redistricted Congressional District 23.
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz explains why she should be re-elected.
With only ten days left until voter registration closes across Florida, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz was happy to help "multiply voters' voices" Saturday.
Thousands of men and women who served overseas return home to find one of their biggest challenges is taking care of their families.
After winning the Republican primary, Karen Harrington is set to face incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz in November for the 23rd Congressional District, which stretched from Weston to Hollywood and down to Miami Beach.
South Florida lawmakers are sticking to the party line when it comes to reacting to Mitt Romney's selection of Rep. Paul Ryan as his running mate.
At a gathering in Hollywood Saturday night for their annual fundraiser, state Democrats made clear what they believe is their strongest argument against Republican presidential nominee Mitt Romney in Florida is Gov. Rick Scott.
Just days after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on the Obama administration's Affordable Care Act, U.S. Representative Debbie Wasserman Schultz joined several South Floridians who will now benefit directly from its passage.
Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will open the doors at the Broward County Convention Center Saturday to anyone looking to open the doors of their new business.
The State of the Union will be President Barack Obama's chance to shine, but Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz will have a special guest of her own to listen to the president's speech.
U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords announced on Sunday that she would leave Congress this week to focus on her recovery. After attending a rally in Ft. Lauderdale on Sunday which celebrated the 39th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Gifford's friend and colleague, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, issued a statement saying Giffords has been an inspiration.
The controversial Stop Online Piracy Act and Protect IP Act have been delayed after a massive Internet blackout on Wednesday sent a message to Congress that Internet users were not happy about the potential locking down of the World Wide Web.
Democratic Congresswoman Debbie Wasserman-Schultz was in Dania Beach Monday morning to renew her call for an extension to the payroll tax cut for all working Americans.
A U.S. Congresswoman from South Florida stopped by a Miami Beach cancer center to help spread the word to men about the importance of having their prostate screened for cancer.
South Florida residents commemorated the September 11th terrorist attacks by participating in a number of special events including memorial services, prayer services and marathon runs.
Many small South Florida companies are getting a reprieve from a small business loan from the government, while some politicians say it's unnecessary spending.
In his first year on Capitol Hill, South Florida 22nd Congressional District Representative Allen West has quickly become a strong conservative voice and a lightning rod for criticism from Democrats.
American and Afghan troops battled insurgents Sunday in the same area where a U.S. Army helicopter was shot down, killing 30 Americans including nearly two dozen Navy SEALs.
The Democratic National Committee is launching a Spanish language ad which will run in several markets across the country, including Florida.
Democrats are criticizing Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney for joking with a group of out-of-work Floridians that "I'm also unemployed."
A U.S. Representative from South Florida said one of her closest friends in Congress is making "remarkable progress" from her shooting in January.
President Barack Obama could be looking at an uphill battle if he hopes to have Florida's support going into the 2012 election.
It may be the death knell for the embattled congressman's career as the chairwoman of the DNC called for Anthony Weiner to step down. But Weiner has not said anything about resigning as he announced Saturday that he's taking a "leave of absence."
The news of Osama Bin Laden's death Sunday at the hands of U.S. forces caught South Floridians by surprise Sunday night, leaving many with questions about possible retaliation, even as elected officials praised the end of the Bin Laden era.
Seven matches of the six-week-long international soccer tournament will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
William Roman and Mauricio Valencia, both former Spirit flight attendants, said thousands of crew members received their final paychecks about three weeks ago — but the checks were short.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, according to a filing on the Treasury Department website.
The fuel depot is crucial to keeping Port Miami's massive economic engine running. The port has an economic impact of $61 billion and supports 340,000 jobs, according to the county.
The man was arrested after allegedly exposing himself to women and committing an obscene act while driving his gray Tesla southbound on South Dixie Highway, South Miami Police told CBS News Miami.
Seven matches of the six-week-long international soccer tournament will be held at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens.
William Roman and Mauricio Valencia, both former Spirit flight attendants, said thousands of crew members received their final paychecks about three weeks ago — but the checks were short.
The U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, according to a filing on the Treasury Department website.
The fuel depot is crucial to keeping Port Miami's massive economic engine running. The port has an economic impact of $61 billion and supports 340,000 jobs, according to the county.
Hurricane preparedness supplies and resources will be distributed at four South Florida locations on June 6 to help families get ready for hurricane season.
In courtroom testimony, Shandelle Maycock recounted the harrowing night her daughter was abandoned in the Everglades, describing the horrors they endured.
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 U.S. has imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel, according to a filing on the Treasury Department website.
There's been no word yet on if the Kennedy Center plans to remain open after July 5. It was to be closed for two years for extensive repairs beginning this summer.
The Senate is holding a marathon vote series as Republicans seek to fund immigration agencies under the Department of Homeland Security without help from Democrats.
At least 207 people have been killed since the Trump administration began targeting those it calls "narcoterrorists" in September.
The Southern Poverty Law Center asked a judge to consider sanctioning federal prosecutors, after the DOJ shared an unsigned and unstamped copy of a superseding indictment with members of the media.
Moskowitz provided CBS News Miami with copies of virulent, antisemitic voicemails his office has received.
Critics argue his plan will decimate cities, counties, and local school districts.
Enrique Tarrio said since President Trump announced the formation of the fund, he has been inundated with calls from others convicted for January 6 related activities.
Commissioners voted to allow the review, saying if that was the only way to move the project - designed to help people with mental illnesses caught in the criminal justice system - then so be it.
Enrique Tarrio was sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in planning and orchestrating the attack on the Capitol on January 6, 2021.
U.S. government plans to open a quarantine center for Americans exposed to Ebola on an air base in Kenya have been temporarily halted by a court order.
The head of the World Health Organization says Ebola has killed at least 7 people in Congo, but the U.N. agency says it knows the epidemic "is much larger."
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus says risks from the Ebola outbreak in Congo and Uganda are "high at the national and regional levels, and low at the global level."
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put world health authorities on alert.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
AARP is sounding the alarm because it is so easy to fall for these schemes, but there are simple things everyone can do to protect themselves.
A lawsuit filed late last month took Chicago-based McDonald's to task over the McRib sandwich, calling its name a form of false advertising.
Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
The company said Tuesday that 85% of its retail products and "nearly all" of its school offerings are already made without "certified colors."
Less than two days after Delta Air Lines offered $30,000 to each passenger on board the flight that crashed and flipped in Toronto on Monday afternoon, the company is facing its first two lawsuits in the incident — and they likely won't be the last.
Federal prosecutors have indicted ex-Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier on additional charges related to a sports gambling sting.
President Trump said he is considering replacing the Freedom 250 concert series with a rally after many artists dropped out.
The American Music Awards celebrate fan favorites in the music world and feature performances from multiple artists.
Rob Base, the MC whose lyrics lit up the dancefloor classic "It Takes Two" and got countless people moving worldwide, passed away Friday.
Stephen Colbert hosted "The Late Show" for the final time Thursday night as the franchise came to an end after 33 years.