CBS4's Jim DeFede Breaks Down The Gubernatorial Debate
With the issue over a fan taking center stage at the beginning of the gubernatorial debate on Wednesday night, both candidates finally took the podium and argued over issues affecting Florida.
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With the issue over a fan taking center stage at the beginning of the gubernatorial debate on Wednesday night, both candidates finally took the podium and argued over issues affecting Florida.
After tens of millions of dollars worth of television commercials and the slinging of massive amounts of mud, could the Florida gubernatorial election come down to an electric fan?
While Wednesday's Gubernatorial Debate featured Gov. Rick Scott and Charlie Crist, they aren't the only ones vying for votes in next month's election.
After the idea died during the 2014 legislative session, a state legislator from Miami has said he'll try again to have the state's minimum wage raised to $10.10 an hour.
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A Broward County College student who says she went in to Wednesday night's gubernatorial debate undecided says she is still undecided.
With a rather interesting start to the gubernatorial debate due to an issue with a fan, Florida Governor Rick Scott finally walked up on stage and joined former Governor Charlie Crist.
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The podiums are up. The banners are hung. The lighting is set and the rehearsals are complete for Wednesday's gubernatorial debate.
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Gov. Rick Scott and Democratic candidate Charlie Crist are set to debate on Wednesday night at Broward College. The two diametrically opposed candidates will battle on several topics, sure to leave less-politically savvy viewers with questions.
Four years into his governorship, Rick Scott is still an enigma.
Republican Gov. Rick Scott repeatedly tells voters that abused and neglected children are safer under his leadership than when his Democratic opponent Charlie Crist was governor, but an Associated Press examination of that claim shows that campaign claim may be an exaggeration.
Wednesday night's debate will not include Libertarian Party Candidate Adrian Wyllie. That's after a judge struck down his attempt to join Governor Rick Scott and former Florida Governor Charlie Crist.
On the eve of the gubernatorial debate, Broward College students had the opportunity to argue the important issues facing Florida this election season.
A federal judge rejected a lawsuit filed by Libertarian Party candidate Adrian Wyllie who was trying to be part of the next gubernatorial debate.
First lady Michelle Obama will be making two campaign appearances in Florida Friday to help support Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist.
Florida Gov. Rick Scott is dipping into his own pocket to pay for lawyers he hired in an ongoing public records lawsuit.
Florida Governor Rick Scott has responded to the Supreme Court's request to show cause as to why the suspension of suspended Miami Lakes Mayor Michael Pizzi not be revoked.
Final preparations are underway for Florida's Gubernatorial Debate: "Decision 2014: Before You Vote" at Broward College in Davie.
With the election just three weeks away, the Governor Rick Scott campaign will launch a new ad this week which features former Gov. Jeb Bush touting the current governor because he delivers "results."
Just days after a similar visit to Florida by Vice President Joe Biden, First Lady Michelle Obama will attend a campaign rally Friday for Democratic gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist.
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Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S.
Crashes reported on Interstate 95 in Broward County are leading to big delays for the Friday morning commute.
A Miami man who has been in jail after he was arrested for child sex crimes is facing new charges, according to police.
Animal advocates are racing to rescue more than 200 dogs from a rural Mississippi property before a massive winter storm is forecast to hit.
Two family businesses, both originally from New York, are serving up some of the finest bagels and Italian food in South Florida.
Delta said it is canceling flights at some airports in Texas, Oklahoma and other states because of the massive winter storm expected to blast much of the U.S.
Crashes reported on Interstate 95 in Broward County are leading to big delays for the Friday morning commute.
A Miami man who has been in jail after he was arrested for child sex crimes is facing new charges, according to police.
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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.
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Democratic state Rep. Angie Nixon has announced her candidacy for the Florida U.S. Senate seat held by Republican Ashley Moody in the 2026 election.
The failed vote comes a week after the White House peeled off GOP support for a similar measure in the Senate.
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Jim DeFede discusses Governor Ron DeSantis' eighth and final State of the State address with House Speaker Danny Perez.
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Roughly 1.4 million fewer Americans have signed up for an Affordable Care Act plan as expiring tax breaks drive up premiums.
The largest nurses strike ever in New York City is underway as thousands of NYSNA members walk off their jobs at major hospitals.
After the ACA tax credit lapsed in December, enrollees are opting for less robust health plans or dropping coverage altogether.
New research recommends against drinking coffee or tea served by airlines, urging travelers to stick to bottled water.
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Florida insurance policyholders could be seeing some form of relief in their wallets thanks to market reforms made statewide, Gov. Ron DeSantis said.
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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.
Activists are calling for a nationwide boycott of Target stores following the company's decision to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives.
Among the names missing when the 98th Academy Award nominations were announced were Ariana Grande, George Clooney, Paul Mescal, Denzel Washington, and anyone associated with "Wicked: For Good."
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