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Florida Unemployment Rate Drops; Miami Still Struggling

Governor Rick Scott will use social media to push out the state’s unemployment numbers Friday morning.

CBS Miami–2013/05/17

A picture shows an Ipad with an 'Amazon' logo on November 13, 2012 in Paris. (Source: LIONEL BONAVENTURE/AFP/Getty Images)

Gov. Rick Scott Rejects Amazon Deal

He’s the governor who has made job creation his top priority but Thursday, Rick Scott rejected a proposed deal to bring major Internet retailer Amazon to the state of Florida.

CBS Miami–2013/05/16

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North Miami Mayoral Race Headed To Runoff

It was Election Day for North Miami and the unofficial results are in.

2013/05/14

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North Miami, Sweetwater, Hold Municipal Elections

It’s Election Day for residents who live in two South Florida cities.

CBS Miami–2013/05/14

Gov. Rick Scott (Source: CBS4)

Gov. Scott Brings Sales Tax Victory Tour To PortMiami

Governor Rick Scott started his day at the PortMiami as part of his Building Up Manufacturing Victory Tour.

2013/05/14

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Gov. Scott Signs Death Warrant In Miami-Dade Murder

Marshall Lee Gore, who was convicted in the 1988 murders of two women in Miami-Dade and Columbia counties, will be put to death by lethal injection on June 24th.

CBS4–2013/05/14

A last minute plea to U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson has stopped a father of four from being deported – at least for the time being. (Source: CBS4)

Rep. Wilson Gets 4AM Deportation Of Dad Stopped

A last minute plea to U.S. Congresswoman Frederica Wilson has stopped a father of four from being deported – at least for the time being.

CBS4–2013/05/14

Deisy Penton de Cabrera (Source: Miami -Dade Corrections

Accused Ballot Broker’s Revealing Notebooks

Three notebooks belonging to a Hialeah woman accused of ballot fraud have been entered into evidence in her case.

CBS4–2013/05/12

Gov. Rick Scott (Source: CBS4)

Democrats Consider Who To Run Against Gov. Scott

Florida’s Democratic Party is considering who will be their best candidate to challenge Republican Gov. Rick Scott next year.

2013/05/12

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Gimenez: Miami-Dade Faces $50M Budget Shortfall

They’re seeing red again at County Hall.
Despite collecting $33-million more in property taxes in the coming year, Miami-Dade County is facing a $50 million budget shortfall under current projections.

CBS Miami–2013/05/10

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