National headlines have been focused on how several Southern states, like Georgia and Texas, went Democratic during the midterms. But there was a large exception: right here in Florida. WFSU’s Tristan Wood spoke with political watchers about why the Sunshine State stayed red, and whether Republicans will continue to hold it in the years to come.
Much has been made of the fact that more Republicans were successful in Florida this election than in most other places. And given the huge number of G.O.P. voters in the state’s Panhandle, it wasn’t really surprising what happened there. Republican Austin Rogers secured a victory over Democrat Amanda Marie Green this week, keeping Congressional District 2 with the GOP. WFSU Rural Reporter Randy Vuxta has reaction from supporters.
A Sarasota teacher says she plans to fight for her license. That's after the Florida attorney general accused her of harassing a conservative student. Then the Florida Education Commissioner said he wants her punished and could revoke her right to teach. Kerry Sheridan has that.
The largest outbreak of locally acquired dengue in the continental U.S. in nearly a century is happening in Florida right now - with Hillsborough County at the epicenter. It even caused the death of an elderly Tampa woman in September. WUSF's Jessica Meszaros tells us how climate change is fueling the spread of this mosquito-borne virus globally.
And you can protect yourself from dengue by applying mosquito repellent and removing debris around your home that may pool water where mosquitoes breed.
When we look at the five counties of Charlotte, Lee, Collier, Hendry, and Glades, 24,000 people earn their living by making products for government agencies, or for the consumer marketplace. That includes Azimuth Technology, a precision components manufacturer. WGCU Business Reporter Mike Walcher tells "Southwest Florida In Focus" Host Jennifer Crawford about his visit to the plant in Collier County.
Think of the federal holidays you might have off from work. Like Veteran’s Day, which is coming up next week. To many people . . . it’s just a day off. But to veterans, it’s a time they wish people appreciated on a deeper level . . . because to them, it means so much more. WUFT’s Sofia Dinka has more from Gainesville.