Miami Interested in Hosting 2016 Democratic National Convention

The Miami area hasn’t held a presidential nominating convention since both the Democratic and Republican parties held their conventions in the Miami Beach convention center back in 1972. Despite Florida’s transition into one of the most crucial swing states over the past two decades, neither have returned. Well, Miami is…

Amy Poehler Joined Michelle Obama in Miami Yesterday

First lady Michelle Obama stopped by Miami yesterday afternoon to announce that the Boys & Girls Clubs of America and the National Recreation and Park Association would be serving more fruits and vegetables during after-school programs as part of her anti-childhood obesity initiative. FLOTUS, however, was joined by a secret…

Bill Would Ban Release of Mug Shots in Florida

When you’re arrested in Florida your mug shots gets splashed across the internet in a matter of days. That’s because Florida police agencies and sheriff’s departments release the photos online in compliance with Florida’s progressive public record laws. Though, in recent years several commercial websites have popped up that keep…

Explaining Gay Men to Worried NFL Types

NFL draft prospect Michael Sam came out over the weekend. Though the public response from the NFL and many players was positive, an article full of off-the-record NFL sources showed there’s still some resistance to an openly gay player in the league. Apparently some older NFL types are under the…

Obama Tries Again With New Openly Gay, Black Judge Nominee in Miami

Miami-Dade Judge William Thomas almost made history as the first openly gay, black, male federal judge when President Obama nominated him for a position on the U.S. District Court for the Southern District. His appointment, however, was derailed by Sen. Marco Rubio. Officially Rubio, who had recommend Thomas in the…

Ileana Ros-Lehtinen Dressed as Scarface for Congress Yesterday

Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen showed up on the House floor yesterday in a white suit with a red shirt and a gold necklace. Apparently someone informed her that her sartorial sense seemed pretty close to Scarface’s Tony Montana, so she decided to have some fun with it on Twitter. “Two Cuban-Americans…

305 Photo of the Day: Big Beaks

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Charlie Crist Back Up 8 Points Against Rick Scott in Latest Poll

Last time we checked in with polling for Florida’s gubernatorial race, Public Policy Polling showed a surprising Rick Scott surge in which he had pulled into a statistical tie with Charlie Crist. However, Quinnipac has come along and released a poll this morning that shows Crist still eight points ahead…

Rick Scott Joins Instagram! Finally, More Pictures of Rick Scott!

Because obviously the key to getting Rick Scott reelected is to show people lots and lots of pictures of Rick Scott, the Governor’s campaign has officially started its own Instagram account. Using the handle @ScottForFlorida (because @RickScott was taken by this very nice seeming husband and firefighter), the account promises…

Florida Supreme Court Approves Medical Marijuana Ballot Question

Despite opposition from Attorney General Pam Bondi, the Florida Supreme Court officially ruled today that a ballot question that could approve use of medical marijuana is perfectly valid. This means the question will now all but certainly go before voters in November. Bondi had challenged the proposed amendment on the…