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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...
Avoid shady deals when planning to put in a pool
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (CBS12) — Attorney General Ashley Moody wants to help people have sunny days and avoid shady deals by warning Floridians about pool scams from fraudulent companies. Moody has released a list called Scams at a Glance: Sink or Swim which will release common pool contractor schemes and...
DeLand driver hits, kills pedestrian in Lake County
A DeLand man was struck and killed early Monday while walking on a Lake County road, the Florida Highway Patrol said. The 51-year-old man died from injuries suffered in the 5:01 a.m. accident at Lake Mack Drive and Evergreen Drive, troopers said. He was taken to Advent Health DeLand. ...
Coaches Confidential: Volusia-Flagler football coaches talk best team ahead of 2024 season
Editor's note: This is the first installment of a three-part “Coaches Confidential” series. With the Florida high school football regular season less than a month away, how do Volusia-Flagler coaches view the upcoming campaign? ...
Tropical update, possible Florida impact: Everything you need to know in less than a minute
Tight on time? This story is for you. It's an abbreviated, fewer graphics look at what's happening in the tropics. Click here for more details. Tropical wave could become depression or storm as it moves toward Florida, US ...
Florida First Lady Hosted Cooking Class for Youth in Foster Care
Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis, joined by Department of Children and Families Secretary Shevaun Harris and Guardian ad Litem Executive Director Dennis Moore, hosted a hands-on, healthy cooking class for Hope Florida mentors and mentees. The event showcased the partnership between Hope Florida and the Guardian ad Litem program, which...
Families hope Florida school grades stall campus closures
The big story: Florida’s recent release of school and district grades based on student performance prompted a new round of questions for communities faced with school closures. Some Duval County residents argued the strong results demonstrated why their district should not shutter their children’s schools. “They need to...
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