Election 2020
Former Miami-Dade mayor, now GOP congressman says he’ll vote with ‘conscience’ Jan. 6
Newly elected GOP congressman Carlos Gimenez is asked if he'll join the Republican coalition who will reject the results of the 2020 election.
List of Election 2020 watch parties in South Florida
The coronavirus pandemic is not stopping Super Tuesday parties in South Florida. Mar-a-Lago Club members will wine and dine in Palm Beach. Celebrity drag queens will be waiting for the results at the Palace on Ocean Drive in South Beach and at the R House in Wynwood. This is all while some experts believe election night may turn into election week or even election month.
Officers investigate allegations of mail-in ballot backup in Miami-Dade
U.S. Post Office investigators are looking into allegations on Friday that there is a mail-in ballot backup at a facility in southern Miami-Dade County. House Democratic Leader Kionne McGhee said tweeted a video showing mail piled up in bins.
Trump’s busy itinerary in Florida includes meeting with Lil Wayne
President Donald Trump’s busy itinerary on Thursday in Florida included a meeting with Dwayne Carter Jr., better known as rapper Lil Wayne,
Dueling Trump-Biden town halls aim to help voters prepare for election
President Donald Trump and Democrat Joe Biden squared off, in a way, Thursday night in dueling televised town halls that showcased striking differences in temperament, views on racial justice and approaches to a pandemic that has reshaped the nation.
Biden says Trump didn’t lead during coronavirus pandemic
Joe Biden is opening an ABC News town hall by criticizing President Donald Trump’s handling of the coronavirus pandemic.
Trump at Pérez Art Museum Miami: ‘I denounce white supremacy’
Small groups of supporters lined up on Thursday night along some streets in Miami-Dade County in hope of getting a glimpse of President Donald Trump’s motorcade.
Relatives of coronavirus pandemic victims in Miami participate in temporary memorial
Stephanie McKay was among the first mourners to arrive Wednesday at the Simonoff Park in Miami’s Liberty City neighborhood.
Trump says he wants Saturday campaign rally in Florida
President Donald Trump said late Thursday night that he is planning to attend a campaign rally on Saturday in Florida if there is “enough time to put it together.”
Plan for presidential debate in Miami remains in place pending Trump’s condition
The plans for the Oct. 15 Presidential Town Hall at the Adrienne Arsht Center in downtown Miami are still in place, as President Donald Trump recovers from COVID-19.
President hosted large event in Miami a week before testing positive for COVID-19
Just five days before testing positive for the coronavirus, President Donald Trump hosted a large event at his golf resort in Doral.
Experimental antibody given to Trump with ‘compassionate use request’
The President tweeted out an 18-second message before leaving for Walter Reed hospital and shortly after receiving an experimental antibody treatment.
Parkland parents create AI video of slain son to spur voters
Wearing his signature hoodie and beanie, an earbud casually hanging from one ear, passionate Parkland teen Joaquin Oliver urges his peers to vote for lawmakers who will end gun violence in a new video released Friday. Next month’s election would have been his first chance to vote.
Kellyanne Conway tweets she’s tested positive for COVID-19
Former White House counselor Kellyanne Conway has tested positive for COVID-19, she announced Friday night.
Trump gets experimental antibody drug aimed at curbing severe COVID-19
The experimental antibody drug given to President Donald Trump has been called one of the most promising approaches to preventing serious illness from a COVID-19 infection.
Wasserman Schultz warns of Trump’s dangerous ’poll-watching patrols'
Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz said Thursday that she is concerned about white supremacists and militia groups that support President Donald Trump’s reelection.
Trump gives an update on coronavirus testing, avoids tax revelation
President Donald Trump announced on Monday that his administration will be distributing 150 million rapid tests. He avoided answering questions about his taxes.
Video shows graffiti writers spray paint over Trump campaign signs in Miami
Andres Cabo, a supporter of President Donald Trump’s re-election campaign, said he was in shock when he noticed someone had spray-painted over his political signs.
Trump arrives to Doral after rally in Jacksonville
Dozens of supporters of President Donald Trump waited under the rain on Thursday night for a glimpse of the caravan in Miami-Dade County’s city of Doral.
Expert on DeSantis' proposal: ‘It’s gasoline on a fire to make it burn hotter’
Charles Zelden is among the experts in South Florida who questioned the motivation behind Gov. Ron DeSantis' proposed legislation to impose felony penalties on vandals during protests. He said it’s related to Florida’s 29 electoral votes.
White House fields questions over double voting, herd immunity, coronavirus vaccine
After asking his supporters in North Carolina to vote twice to test the mail-in system, President Donald Trump said Thursday that what he meant to say was that people who vote early by absentee ballot should go to polling places on Nov. 3 to verify if their vote was tabulated.
Chadwick Boseman’s last tweet was in support of Kamala Harris
Actor Chadwick Boseman, who was most famous for his iconic Marvel role as Black Panther, died Friday of colon cancer. His last tweet was a photograph of himself with Sen. Kamala Harris at a Freedom for Immigrants event in California.
Postmaster general denies Wasserman-Schultz’s accusation of sabotage
Democratic lawmakers questioned Postmaster General Louis DeJoy on Monday during a six-hour House Oversight Committee hearing.
Biden promises to end ‘season of darkness in America'
Joe Biden, 77, accepted the Democratic presidential nomination on Thursday night.
Trump distances himself from Bannon; defends QAnon support
President Donald Trump distanced himself from his former chief strategist Steve Bannon, who pleaded not guilty on Thursday to federal charges that include conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
Polling stations close in South Florida
Will voters be forgiving with former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel? Gov. Ron DeSantis fired him after 17 died during the 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland.
Trump visits ill brother in New York, vague about conspiracies
President Donald Trump appears to be using conspiracy theories and misinformation as part of his re-election campaign.
With COVID-19, mail-in-balloting in Florida is bigger than ever
Between Miami-Dade and Broward counties, almost 1 million mail-in ballots have been requested. Broward's Election Supervisor said with COVID-19, people prefer 'kitchen table' voting
Broward Sheriff candidates slam Gregory Tony for not disclosing killing
Gregory Tony's opponents in the Broward Sheriff election say he needs to be held accountable for not disclosing killing a man when he was a teenager.
How will Sheriff Gregory Tony no-confidence vote affect the 2020 election?
Sheriff Gregory Tony and his predecessor Scott Israel both received no-confidence votes from their deputies. But both are still considered the leading candidates for the position in the 2020 election.
Biden defeats Sanders in Florida Democratic Primary
Former Vice President Joe Biden easily defeats Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders in the Florida Democratic presidential primary Tuesday.
Surfside voters elect 4 commissioners
In Surfside, the four candidates who obtained the largest number of votes on Tuesday will fill the commissioner seats.
Voter turnout slow but steady on Election Day as fears linger over coronavirus outbreak
Florida's primary election has arrived and voters are hitting the polls despite the ongoing concern over coronavirus.
Early voting begins in Miami-Dade, Monroe counties
Early voting began Monday in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties for the Presidential Preference Primary Election and will end on Saturday, March 14.
EDITORIAL: Local 10 News urges community to get out and vote!
It’s almost time to cast your ballot and make sure your voice is heard in this year’s election.
This Week in South Florida’s Full Episode: Feb. 23, 2020
On This Week in South Florida, Local 10 News Senior Political Reporter Michael Putney, Reporter Glenna Milberg and their guests discuss Florida voting rights, Roger Stone, the Democratic primaries and the Barahona case in Miami-Dade.
TWISF Roundtable takes on this week’s top stories: Feb. 23
This Week In South Florida's Roundtable tackles the Democratic primaries.
Democratic Presidential candidate makes stop in Miami
Senator Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) joined the presidents of several union organizations Friday at a roundtable to discuss her pro-worker record and plans to support unions. She also won't cross a picket line next week to participate in the primary debate in Los Angeles.