Florida: Hold 2015 Special Election For Congress
Florida's top election official is recommending that the state hold special elections for Congress next year, even though that may violate federal law.
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Florida's top election official is recommending that the state hold special elections for Congress next year, even though that may violate federal law.
Jeb Bush is lending his political star power to embattled Florida Gov. Rick Scott, who is locked in a tight race for re-election in the nation's largest swing-voting state.
Fire officials are investigating an explosion at a Miami gas station Friday afternoon.
Proposed special elections in the seven congressional districts redrawn by the Legislature earlier this week would have to wait until at least spring of next year, Secretary of State Ken Detzner's office said in a court filing Friday.
A loggerhead sea turtle, rehabilitated at the Florida Keys-based Turtle Hospital after being struck by a boat, was fitted with a satellite tracking transmitter and released from a Florida Keys beach Friday afternoon.
Florida's unemployment rate did not change in July amid signs the economy is in the process of a slow, steady recovery from the Great Recession.
Community volunteers fanned out with fliers across the northeast Miami-Dade neighborhood where rabbi Joseph Raksin was gunned down while waking to synagogue last weekend.
Six point two billion dollars is a lot of money and Miami-Dade residents have a lot of questions about how it will be spent in the upcoming fiscal year.
Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez is set to meet with leaders of the county's police union amid possible layoffs of about 400 employees.
A 14-year old high school football player collapsed during practice Wednesday and later died.
Florida Governor Rick Scott approved new maps that will change several congressional districts in the state but the maps now face opposition.
Bells will sound all across South Florida Monday morning, ringing in the start of a new school year and, if you happened to be listening to the radio Wednesday morning, you may have heard Broward Sheriff Scott Israel talking about school safety.
A local artist's idea of a protest has landed him in hot water.
Much like "street view" mapping—which is available for pretty much every street throughout the country—scientists are working on bringing views of underwater wonders to a computer or smartphone screen near you.
Florida Power & Light customers can now contribute money to help the company pay for solar-energy projects, thanks to an approved program.
TRENTON, N.J. (CBSMiami/AP) — A Florida man who admitted he produced and sold potentially deadly toxins and planned to kill a woman in London faces up to life in prison.
The Miami Dolphins took to the practice field on Tuesday as the team continues to prepare for its next preseason game this weekend against Tampa Bay.
There is a new addition to the endangered species list from the state of Florida. Two butterflies found only in South Florida have been added to the endangered species list.
The race for governor in the state of Florida could have some interesting effects depending on who is elected.
This season, Miami Dolphins quarterback Ryan Tannehill is ready to take the team to a different level with a new and exciting offense and a renewed focus.
When the Miami Dolphins signed Mike Wallace to a five-year, $60 million contract in May of 2013 the idea was that the speedy receiver would give a major boost to a struggling offense.
Florida's Senate approved a map revising the congressional districts around the state.
Like many South Floridians, more than likely you've jumped the waves, dined at a few fancy restaurants and had your share of fantastic shopping. Florida is an amazing destination for a family vacation, a work retreat or just a day off. But there's another side to the Sunshine State few of us have had the chance to explore, the Everglades.
Beyond oranges and theme parks, there's an even more compelling reason to love the Sunshine State: the alligators.
The Miami Marlins are struggling to find some consistency as they continue trying to fight their way into the postseason picture.
