Tag: Charlie Crist

 The Story: Charlie Crist (D), who was the Governor of Florida from January 2007 to January 2011, became last week the first Democrat to declare...

Also, with so much damage, thousands of people who want to vote in the upcoming midterm election wonder if they will be able to. RELATED: Here's how to help those impacted by Hurricane Michael “A hurricane is no place for politics,” said Congressman Charlie Crist (D) St. Petersburg. RELATED: Mexico Beach residents return home 1 week after Michael The ad includes images of Scott in a helicopter during what is supposed to be an official photograph during hurricane aftermath preparations. Democrats have also seized on the storm’s aftermath. “But, if people want to see what you’re doing - sometimes people don’t know,” said Toledo, “So, you have to let people know that you are involved. So, it’s kind of a fine line.” Photo ops aside, the biggest issue facing both parties is the election infrastructure damaged by Hurricane Michael. Leon and Gadsden Counties voted strong for Democrats. In response, some supervisors of elections are asking the state to create mega-precincts, allowing voters to cross precinct lines, or even vote by email. Several panhandle counties are already working to establish voting centers, which should be open by October 27. Hundreds of utility and other hurricane relief workers deployed in the area from out of town can also request a ballot by e-mail.

CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) - The deadly Clearwater 'Stand Your Ground' shooting case is making waves in Washington D.C. Last Saturday, Markeis McGlockton was laid to rest. Drejka claimed it was self defense. As family and friends said good bye, the debate over the controversial law lives on. The outcry for justice has been heard in the nation's capital. Cory Booker (D-N.J.) and Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and Reps. Charlie Crist (D-Fla.) and Alcee Hastings (D-Fla.), are calling on the Department of Justice to investigate. "When you look at that video, obviously he is backing away and the question is, is there more to it than just what meets our eye on a video," said Nelson. Drejka was not arrested and the case has been turned over to the State Attorney's Office. Nelson is not commenting on the state's law. Governor Rick Scott is running against Nelson for his seat. In a statement from Scott's office: "The Governor expects that every Florida law be enforced and applied fairly by law enforcement and state attorneys, who are elected by Floridians.