TAMPA, Fla. — Jurors in Florida are deliberating Wednesday in the trial of four activists accused of illegally acting as Russian agents to help the Kremlin sow political discord and interfere in U.S. elections.
Former President Donald Trump said Sunday he will vote for a ballot measure in Florida that would legalize adult recreational marijuana use – a position that puts him at odds with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and other Republican leaders in the state.
The Republican Party of Florida suspended the Manatee County Republican Executive Committee weeks after shocking primary election day results.
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Justices could have dismissed the complaint. Instead, they ordered a state agency to respond to the allegations.
Democratic National Committee Chair Jamie Harrison insisted Harris "has a shot" at winning Florida during a visit to the state.
Florida voters will get the chance to vote on six amendments in the upcoming election. We break down what each amendment is.
We have placed four races in the “Potentially Vulnerable” category: The seats held by Republican Reps. Anna Paulina Luna of Pinellas County; Laurel Lee of Hillsborough, Pasco and Polk counties; and Maria Elvira Salazar of Miami; plus the seat held by Democratic Rep. Darren Soto of greater Orlando.
If passed, the ballot measure would permit residents over 21 to possess, buy or consume marijuana recreationally.
Trump said he plans to vote for Amendment 3, which would legalize recreational marijuana in Florida. Gov. Ron DeSantis opposes the measure.
The government also charged Penny Hess, 78, and Jesse Nevel, 34, two leaders of branches of the group’s white allies. A fourth defendant, Augustus C. Romain Jr., 38, was kicked out of the Uhurus in 2018 and established his own group in Atlanta called The Black Hammer.
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