Blaise Gainey

A new poll shows Jewish voters in Florida favor Democratic Presidential Candidate and former Vice President Joe Biden over President Donald Trump.

As early voting began in Leon County, long lines at polling sites followed. Many of those participating say they decided against voting by mail because of negative news they’d heard.

Nearly 9,000 people have voted at early voting sites in Leon County. It took voters at the Northeast Branch Library Tuesday about 45 minutes to cast their ballot. For some people, it was the first time they’ve stood in a line to vote.

When Congress passed the 2018 Farm Bill it cleared the way for hemp to be grown across the United States. Hemp comes from the cannabis plant which is mostly known for its ability to produce marijuana which remains illegal. The difference between the two is simple: one gets you high, the other doesn’t. However, some store owners have recently started selling a version of hemp that produces a similar effect as marijuana, effectively blurring the lines. The federal Drug Enforcement Administration has attempted to ban the new product, but that’s not deterred business owners who are now exploiting a legal loophole.

Florida U.S. Congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (FL-26), along with other Hispanic members of congress, are asking the FBI to investigate what she says is a disinformation campaign targeting Hispanics.

Step Up For Students has awarded its millionth education choice scholarship. The organization was founded in 2002 and serves around 140,000 students a year.

Florida lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are against getting rid of Republican and Democratic primaries. That’s what Amendment Three on November’s ballot in Florida would do. It’s called All Voters Vote. While supporters argue it would allow more participation from all eligible voters, those opposing it believe it could cause minority voters to be drowned out.

With less than a month until the presidential election, supervisors of elections across the state are warning the public not to give too much weight to election night results.

Students at Florida A&M University will no longer be under curfew. The Dean of Students Bomani Spell made the announcement Friday.

In a ruling issued Friday morning, U.S. District Judge Mark Walker has decided to not extend the voter registration deadline. The ruling is in response to a lawsuit filed against the Department of State over the voter registration website crashing during the last hours of registration.