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November 22, 2024 at 4:00:00 PM

Pretty Poison: Is Tropical Milkweed Doing More Harm than Good to Monarch Butterflies?

Milkweed is abundant in local nurseries as monarch enthusiasts seek to increase the declining population and backyard gardeners try to lure the famous flutterers. But critics say this non-native plant may be having the opposite effect.

November 21, 2024 at 5:00:00 PM

Last Call for a Glimpse of Political Circus 2024

An art exhibit at FAU’s Schmidt Center Gallery is open through Saturday Nov. 23. It showcases several years' worth of politically charged paraphernalia, controversial campaign merch and other once-in-four-years collectables.

November 14, 2024 at 2:00:00 AM

Do Latinos Love Trump – or Loathe Him? Es complicado.

Many Florida Latinos are disappointed that Trump won hearts and minds in communities that used to lean Democratic, while others say that there’s much about the president-elect’s politics that speak to them.

November 11, 2024 at 10:00:00 PM

Florida’s Amendments Lured Legions of Voters to Polls

From first-time voters to folks who have been voting for decades, two controversial ballot measures drew people to the polls. A majority of Floridians wanted to see recreational marijuana legalized and abortion access restored, but missed the high bar of 60% to pass.

November 8, 2024 at 10:00:00 PM

Disappointment and Relief Sweep South Florida After the Defeat of Amendment 3

The measure would have made Florida the 25th state to legalize recreational marijuana, but it only garnered 55% of the vote, 5% shy of the bar for it to become part of the state constitution. Gov. Ron DeSantis was strongly opposed to it, but other Republicans voted in favor.

November 7, 2024 at 10:00:00 PM

Amendment Aimed at Making School Board Seats Partisan Fails

The amendment that proposed to make school board races partisan did not pass the required 60% threshold on Tuesday, but did receive 55% of the vote. Floridians remain divided over whether requiring candidates to declare a political affiliation would help or hurt education.

November 7, 2024 at 1:00:00 AM

Reproductive Rights Amendment Fails in Florida, Leaving 6-Week Abortion Ban in Place

A measure that would have restored access to abortion received 57% of the vote, falling short of the 60% necessary for an amendment to be added to the state's constitution. But the majority support for the amendment gives activists and pro-choice politicians cause to continue to push to change.

November 6, 2024 at 9:00:00 PM

Amendment to Enshrine the Right to Fish and Hunt Passed by 67%

On Tuesday, Floridians voted to 'preserve forever fishing and hunting, including by the use of traditional methods.' The success of Amendment 2 came as good news to most hunting and fishing organizations, but many environmental groups and other critics opposed the measure.

November 6, 2024 at 1:00:00 PM

In One Miami Polling Place, Citizens Are Motivated to Vote – and Help the Vacillating Make up Their Minds

Electioneers lined the pathways outside of Florida polling stations, trying to sway a sprinkling of undecided Floridians. Whether it persuaded voters or reinforced polarization remains unclear.

November 6, 2024 at 12:00:00 AM

On Election Day, Voters Wonder if it Wouldn’t Be Better if America Devoted a Day to Democracy

The federal government recognizes 11 holidays, but Election Day isn't one of them. Experts point out that making this day a federal or state holiday could boost voter turnout, though concerns about the economic impact exist.

November 5, 2024 at 5:00:00 PM

Why So Many Floridians Chose to ‘Run Don’t Walk’ to the Ballot Box

Early voting is rapidly increasing in popularity. Millions of Floridians cast their ballots early for a variety of reasons, from convenience and speed to the desire to avoid conflict amid increasing anxieties over the US election.

November 5, 2024 at 4:00:00 AM

Stung by Caustic Comments, Latinos Weigh Election Choices

After a comedian called Puerto Rico an "island of garbage" and lobbed other insults at Latinos, many Hispanic voters – who already lean toward Harris – say they feel even less inclined to vote for Trump. The one outlier among Latinos is Cuban Americans, the majority of whom support the former president.

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