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Political experts say Latino vote needed to win Florida, but new support may be hard to get

Florida

Here's why advocates are registering felons to vote even after court ruling didn't go in their favor

Some big names are pumping big money into helping people pay off fines and fees associated with their sentences.
Elections

'It's key': Political experts say Latino vote needed to win Florida, but new support may be hard to get

The Latino population make up a fourth of Florida's voters.
Elections

Here's why advocates are registering felons to vote even after court ruling didn't go in their favor

Some big names are pumping big money into helping people pay off fines and fees associated with their sentences.
Politics

Sen. Susan Collins says she'll vote 'no' on Supreme Court nominee before November election

She told reporters Tuesday if there is a Supreme Court nominee prior to the election, she would oppose it.
Elections

What you need to know about the 6 constitutional amendments on Florida ballots

An amendment changes the Florida Constitution if it receives 60-percent voter approval.
Elections

Maine to become first state to use ranked-choice voting for president

What is it and how does it work? We’ll explain.
Florida

Florida Cabinet holds first meeting at Capitol in seven months

Concerns about health and safety during the pandemic canceled two other in-person meetings this year.
Politics

Get the latest election information with our Voter Toolkit

Here's how to register to vote and find your polling place for the 2020 general election on Nov. 3.
Politics

As DeSantis targets cities that 'defund' police, no cuts planned for Tampa, St. Pete departments

The St. Petersburg police department’s budget is actually increasing, says a spokesperson, due to the addition of officer-worn body cameras.
Politics

Former teacher fired after declining to stop wearing Black Lives Matter mask

Great Hearts Texas officials emailed KENS 5 stating a face-covering policy forbids masks with "external messages."
National Politics

'There's something to fight for': High voter turnout expected amid Supreme Court decision

President Donald Trump's nomination will shape the court for decades. That alone will bring out voters who might not have wanted to cast their ballot on Nov. 3.

Person who shot Bradenton Walmart store manager in leg wanted, sheriff says

Hillsborough school leaders promise to keep electives, but parents fear cuts amid budget troubles

'Good citizens' helping drivers stuck in Houston

Drivers rescued after Beta floods streets in southeast Texas

There's always tomorrow: Rays fall short of clinching AL East title Tuesday

NFL: 'We’re hopeful we can fill the stands' for Super Bowl LV in Tampa

Political experts say Latino vote needed to win Florida, but new support may be hard to get

LMPD sergeant says they did 'legal, moral and ethical thing' the night of Breonna Taylor's death

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Political experts say Latino vote needed to win Florida, but new support may be hard to get

Here's why advocates are registering felons to vote even after court ruling didn't go in their favor

'It's key': Political experts say Latino vote needed to win Florida, but new support may be hard to get

Here's why advocates are registering felons to vote even after court ruling didn't go in their favor

Sen. Susan Collins says she'll vote 'no' on Supreme Court nominee before November election

What you need to know about the 6 constitutional amendments on Florida ballots

Maine to become first state to use ranked-choice voting for president

Florida Cabinet holds first meeting at Capitol in seven months

Get the latest election information with our Voter Toolkit

As DeSantis targets cities that 'defund' police, no cuts planned for Tampa, St. Pete departments

Former teacher fired after declining to stop wearing Black Lives Matter mask

'There's something to fight for': High voter turnout expected amid Supreme Court decision

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