Leaders And Grateful Nation Pay Tribute To American Veterans

President-Elect Joe Biden, DeSantis and Trump, and Americans across the nation are paying tribute this week to our military veterans.

Republican U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio Of Florida Stands By Trump In Doubts “About The Veracity Of This Election.”

While President-elect Biden prepares for office, Florida’s Rubio supports Trump's baseless claims; Rubio did not expound on any evidence.

Report: Trump Campaign Sues To Block Certification Of Pennsylvania Election Results

The lawsuit comes with no evidence, the report states.

Florida Remains An Outlier As DeSantis Bucks National Trend On Mask Mandates

As daily cases of COVID-19 hit record highs across the nation, Florida remains an outlier by not requiring its people to wear masks.

Republicans In Congress Chime In On Trump Claims Of A Stolen Election

Some Republicans in Congress are agreeing with Trump’s baseless claims that the election was stolen from him.

College Becomes A Quandary As COVID-19 Complicates Upcoming Holidays And Spring Semester

Florida colleges grapple with how to function for the remainder of fall and into the 2021 spring term, as the pandemic rages on.

Patch Survey: How Did 2020 Voting Go For You In Florida?

Patch wants to know about your experience voting in Florida this year and how you think it went overall.

Tropical Storm Eta Brings Gusty Winds, Heavy Rains; South Fla., Schools, Courts Closed, Plus Other Shutdowns

Tropical storm Eta has been moving westward over the southeastern Gulf of Mexico, “with gusty winds and heavy rains" still occurring.

President-Elect Biden Asks All Americans To Wear Masks To Fight National “Threat” Of COVID-19

In a televised statement Monday, President-elect Joe Biden urged people across the country to wear face masks to fight the COVID virus.

Teacher Unions, Educators Look To Replace Controversial U.S. Secretary Of Education Betsy DeVos

With President-elect Joe Biden on his way, teacher unions and educators are eager to show U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos the door.

Agriculture Commissioner Fried Calls DeSantis’ Remarks ‘Irresponsible, Destructive’

Trump ally DeSantis "loudly seconded" Trump's comments that the election was "rigged against him," the report states.

Floridians Who Supported Joe Biden And Kamala Harris Are Celebrating

Democrats are no longer "glum" and are excited and anticipatory of a new political beginning, of a healing of our nation.

Battleground States Count Mail Ballots, With Biden Just Shy Of Votes To Clinch Presidency

Two days after Election Day, the nation waited for vote-counting to finish in several critical states.

COVID-19 Infections At Schools Have Been Climbing; Nearly 15,500 Cases In All Since Sept. 6

The Florida Department of Health reported more than 2,600 new COVID-19 infections related to Florida public and private K-12 schools.

COVID-19 Looms Over Plans For Florida Legislature’s First Gathering

First-time gatherings for incoming legislators freshly minted in fall elections are usually festive occasions.

Georgia Voters Could Determine Control Of The U.S. Senate

Control of the U.S. Senate may depend on two runoff races in Georgia, where the outcome won’t be known until early January.

Conservative Florida Supreme Court Justices Are Making It Easier For The State To Put People To Death

Florida’s newly conservative Supreme Court has reversed one of its own precedents in a death penalty case for the fourth time this year.

Florida Democrats Confront A Hard Truth: ‘We Need A Whole New Direction’

Florida Democrats on Wednesday were absorbing a stunning rebuke: Trump carried Florida with 51.24 percent of the vote.

What’s At Stake When It Comes To Changing The Florida Constitution?

There are six proposed Constitutional Amendments that are important to Floridians.

Election Day, Nov. 3, 2020, And the Numbers In Florida: 816,700 COVID-19 Infections And 16,890 Deaths Of Residents

COVID-19 has been a major factor in the presidential election, with voters concerned about the virus that has killed 16,890 residents.

Election Day In-Person Voting Was Mostly Smooth, But Tensions Also Rose

Throughout Election Day, Florida voters had a relatively calm experience at the polls — but tensions brewed over myriad complications.

Florida Voters Were Choosy With Constitutional Amendments; Higher Minimum-Wage Close To Approval

Florida’s proposed constitutional amendment No. 2 to raise the minimum wage teetered on the brink of approval late Tuesday.

Trump Wins Florida, News Networks Project

During his campaign rallies, Trump vowed to win Florida, a major swing state in the presidential campaign.

Election Results FL 2020: Trump Wins Florida

President Donald Trump appeared to win Florida over Joe Biden, according to unofficial Florida election returns.

‘A Stone-Cold Up-And-Down Referendum On Donald Trump’: Will Fla. Voters Kick Him Out And Pick Biden?

Whether Trump or Biden takes Fla.'s 29 electoral votes depends on whether the Democratic Party harvests 600,000 mail-in votes not yet cast.

The 2020 Elections: State And Local Races Could Influence Florida’s Future For The Next Decade

For all the storm and stress attending the presidential election in Florida, other ballot races will also prove decisive to the future.

Florida Voters Can Hop A Free Ride To The Polls On Election Day

Florida voters who lack transportation can score free and discounted rides from Lyft and Uber to and from the polls on Election Day.

U.S. Justice Department To Send Staff To Monitor Polling Places In 18 States, Including Florida

The U.S. Department of Justice will have staffers on the ground in 44 counties and cities across 18 states on Election Day.

Election Day 2020 In Florida: Live Updates From Polling Sites

Democrat Joe Biden and President Donald Trump are counting on a Florida win. Follow along with our live election updates.

National Teacher Union Push To Invigorate Citizens To Vote Ended In Swing State Of Florida This Weekend

A multistate push to vote from the nationwide American Federation of Teachers, a celebrated bus tour, ended this weekend.

‘A Stone-Cold Up-And-Down Referendum On Donald Trump’: Will Florida Voters Kick Him Out Or Pick Biden?

The contentious fight over this vital state could depend on 600,000 mail-in votes which have not yet been cast, the report states.

Civil Rights Groups Wait For Response From Attorney General Ashley Moody On Voter Intimidation Issues

Following complaints of intimidation and threatening emails, civil rights groups are urging Moody to issue a statement warning perpetrators.

These Are The Top States For Contributions To U.S. Senate Candidates In 2020

1. South Carolina total: $174.4 million, tops the list; the next 12 states in order are listed.

Salt Life Co-Founder Faces Manslaughter Charge In Teen's Death

Michael Troy Hutto of Jacksonville was arrested after the 18-year-old woman was found dead in a Riviera City hotel.

Did You Turn Your Clocks Back FL? Daylight Saving Time Ends

The pandemic added steam to the biannual debate over Daylight Saving Time, which ended overnight. Did you change your clocks Florida?

The Florida Panhandle's Most Expensive New Construction Just Sold

Here's how much the homebuyer paid to own a piece of the "Hamptons of the South."

Biden Holds Narrow Lead Over Trump Among Latino Voters In Fla., But Cuban-American Voters Favor Trump

As the general election draws near, Latino voters in Florida slightly favor former vice president Joe Biden over Trump.

Is It Worth It To Pursue A Lawsuit, When All Brick-And-Mortar Schools Are Now Open And Kids Are In Classes?

Fla. Education Association, Spar prefer to go forward with the litigation, saying the decision to open belongs to the school boards.

Floridians Hammered With GOP Robocalls: Report

Data shows robocalls in Florida increased from August to September by over 10 million calls.

Eat Free On Halloween 2020 In FL: Restaurant Steals & Deals

Florida eateries are rolling out scary good treats - minus the tricks - with freebies, BOGOs & special menus for the spooky season.