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Andrew Gillum

Gillum says recount could be possible in Florida gubernatorial race

Alex Toth, Features Editor Nov 8, 2018

With tens of thousands of ballots from Broward County still apparently not counted, the Andrew Gillum campaign is now closely watching the votes being tallied in preparation for a possible recount. Last...

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Gov. Rick Scott (left) Sen. Bill Nelson (right) Photo courtesy Creative Commons

Bill Nelson calls for recount following race that was considered “too close to call” against Rick Scott

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Nov 7, 2018

As the election results rolled in on the night of Nov. 6, Rick Scott declared himself Florida's new Senator around midnight, despite the fact Bill Nelson had not yet formally conceded the race. Sen. Nelson,...

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The race is over: Rick Scott wins Florida Senate

Aisling Glocke Nov 7, 2018

After weeks of campaigning, Republican Governor Rick Scott has won the vote for Florida’s Senate. On Nov. 6, it was announced that Scott beat opponent Senator Bill Nelson in the race for Florida Senate....

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Amendments 6, 10 and 11 pass

Sam Chaney, Jessica May, and Aisling Glocke Nov 7, 2018

Amendment 6: Victim Rights and Judge Retirement Ages Floridians voted on November 6, 2018 to pass Amendment 6 that will change victims’ rights, raise the current retirement age on Florida judges,...

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Jimmy Patronis elected Florida’s Chief Financial Officer

Jimmy Patronis elected Florida’s Chief Financial Officer

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Nov 7, 2018

As the polls started to close out and Floridian voters tuned in to learn who would be leading the state’s financial future, it was finally announced on the evening of Nov. 6 that Jimmy Patronis had been...

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Ron DeSantis answers questions for the press with his supporters by his side.

DeSantis takes Florida, replaces Rick Scott as governor

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Nov 6, 2018

As the night progressed on Nov. 6, the polls only tightened and the stakes only continued to rise. However, despite the consistent neck-in-neck race following the primary election in August, Republican...

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Amendments 2, 5 and 7 passed

Sam Chaney, Aisling Glocke, and Jessica May Nov 6, 2018

Amendment 2: Permanent Cap on Nonhomestead Parcel Assessment Increases Amendment This proposal was designed to place a permanent 10 percent cap on the annual increase of non-homestead property tax assessments...

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Amendments 3, 12, and 13 pass

Sam Chaney and Jessica May Nov 6, 2018

Amendment 3: Voter Control of Gambling in Florida Amendment 3 decides who gets the exclusive right to decide whether or not a new casino can open in the Sunshine State: the voters or the Florida Legislature. In...

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Graphic by Sam Chaney

Florida votes “yes” on Amendment 4 to restore felon voting rights

Alex Toth Nov 6, 2018

Florida Amendment 4 has passed, achieving the 60 percent “yes” vote that was required. Amendment 4’s passing restores the voting rights of over 1.5 million Floridian citizens who committed a...

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Jason Fischer

Jason Fischer wins State House District 16

Jessica May Nov 6, 2018

UNF Alum, Jason Fischer wins the representative seat for the 16th congressional district in Florida as a Republican. Fischer graduated from UNF with a degree in Electrical Engineering where he continued...

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Joyce wins school board district 6

Joyce wins school board district 6

Jessica May Nov 6, 2018

UNF Alum, Charlotte Joyce wins the election of the school board's sixth district. Joyce graduated from UNF with a degree in political science and has taught and working in schools first-hand. The...

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Jim Overton

UNF Alum Jim Overton becomes next Duval Tax Collector

Sam Chaney, Managing Editor Nov 6, 2018

Republican Jim Overton served as a Jacksonville City Councilman from 1992 through 2003 and then was elected to run the Duval County Property Appraiser’s Office where he remained from 2003 to 2015. Overton...

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