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South Florida officials vow tougher sanctions on Nicolas Maduro
DORAL - Fired-up Venezuelans in South Florida chanted "to the end" Monday as they held their breath waiting to see what would happen in their homeland. They are focused on Sunday's election in which President Nicolás Maduro declared himself the winner, even though independent exit polls show opposition leader Edmundo Gonzalez as the winner. "We want the results to be recognized by the whole world," said activist Maria Teresa Morin. Most Venezuelans live in poverty even though Venezuela has the largest oil reserves in the world and while Maduro has been in charge, millions of Venezuelans have left.Journalist and radio station owner Charito Rojas, who ran a radio station says she was forced out and is now living with her family in Miami-Dade."I had an order for capture I had to leave in 3 to 4 hours," she said. "We told you when the administration lifted sanctions with the promise of free elections they were lied to," said Republican Congressman Carlos Gimenez. Florida Republican leaders pledge to turn up the heat on the Maduro regime. "We will tighten sanctions and pressure our allies to do the same," said Republican Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart.
Don't know who to vote for when it comes to judges? You are not the only one
MIAMI - Would you know who to vote for when it comes to judges on the ballot? You are not the only one. Here's what experts say you should do to make an informed decision. Florida's Primary election is August 20th and there are 11 judicial races on the ballot in Miami-Dade and Broward."That's a big problem. Certainly one wants to vote for individuals who have the knowledge and the temperament to do the job," said Geoffrey Cohen. He was on the bench in Broward for 34 years. He suggests voters start out by looking at recommendations from organizations...
UCF survey on Puerto Ricans in Florida details important issues
ORLANDO, Fla. – The Puerto Rico Research Hub at the University of Central Florida on Monday released findings from a survey on Puerto Ricans in Florida. The survey, which was distributed in Spring 2024, included results from 271 people who identified as Puerto Rican across all counties in Florida.
Kamala Harris has Democrats optimistic about key Southern state: ‘Don’t sleep on Florida’
When President Joe Biden slipped in the polls after his disastrous debate, several states seemed to be falling out of reach for Democrats, but with Vice President Kamala Harris at the top of the ticket, some Democrats are feeling sunny about their chances in some non-battleground states. Florida has steadily headed toward Republicans in recent […]
FHP arrests Pensacola man in connection with deadly crash
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WALA) - The Florida Highway Patrol today arrested a 31-year-old Pensacola man on an outstanding warrant in connection to a fatal crash that happened late last year. Casey Folds is charged with DUI manslaughter and DUI with serious bodily injury. The crash happened Nov. 13. According to...
2 dead, 5 people including an 11-year-old boy injured in shooting at Wedgewood Community Center
ESCAMBIA COUNTY, Fla. (WKRG) — Caution tape outlined the pavilion at the Wedgewood Community Center on Monday. The center is closed indefinitely after a shooting left two people dead and five people injured including an 11-year-old boy on Sunday night. “This is a sad day for Escambia County,” Escambia County District 3 Commissioner Lumon May […]
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