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WPTV Political News
Lake Worth, Fort Piece election results
Find the Lake Worth and Fort Pierce Municipal Run-Off elections here.
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It's election day in South Florida
Click inside to learn which local communities are holding elections today
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Crist hits all-time low in new poll
Poll also shows most voters would rather have Jeb Bush back as governor
Stuart election early voting begins
City commission race is expected to cost city $23,000.
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Kerry: too soon to send more troops to Afghanistan
With Afghanistan's election crisis deepening, Sen. John Kerry says it would be irresponsible for the U.S. to consider sending additional troops to the region at this time.
Congressman Wexler speaks about resignation
He will accept the position as President of the Center for Middle East Peace.
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Rep. Ron Klein's interactive stimulus money map
Click inside to take a tour and see how federal money is helping South Florida
Reaction to President's health care address
President Obama addressed a joint session of congress Wednesday night hoping to clear up misconceptions about his proposed health care plan.
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Martinez to give last speech as Senator
Today is his very last day in office
Education Secretary: School speech furor "silly"
Education Secretary defends Obama's live speech on Sunday talk shows.
Obama adviser resigns
Van Jones steps down from office and shakes up the white house.
Watch live coverage of Sen. Edward Kennedy's funeral
Palm Beach County early voting 'dismal'
Riviera Beach Councilman Cedrick Thomas and Delray Beach Commissioner Mack Bernard, both Democrats, vy for the District 84 position.
Negron wins State Senate Special Election
State Senate District 28 preliminary results show Joe Negron (R) the winner.
Officials to seek unemployment benefits extension
President Obama's top economic advisers say the administration will work with Congress to extend unemployment benefits for millions of Americans.
Early voting begins for State Senate seat
Voting hours are different, so click inside to find out what the times are for your county
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SC governor heads to Europe for family vacation
Embattled South Carolina governor, Mark Sanford, begins European vacation month after scandal with mistress erupts.
Lt. Gov. Kottkamp running for Attorney General
He plans to formally start his campaign today.
Senate GOP chief: Sotomayor won't get my vote
The Senate's top Republican says he admires Judge Sonia Sotomayor's personal story but is not going to vote for her confirmation to the Supreme Court.
Fmr. Florida Dems Party boss returns to politics
After failed run for governor, the former mayor of Tallahassee seeks another state wide office
Former D.C. Mayor arrested again
Police say former Washington Mayor Marion Barry has been arrested and charged with stalking a woman.
S.C. gov, lt. gov both head to Fla. for holiday
South Carolina Gov. Mark Sanford and Lt. Gov. Andre Bauer have left the state and are spending their holiday weekend in Florida.
Turtle named for Obama set free July 4
A recovered loggerhead sea turtle named after President Barack Obama has been released.
Priscilla Taylor to fill PBC commission seat
State Representative Priscilla Taylor confirms to NewsChannel 5 she will be filling the Palm Beach County commission seat vacated by Addie Greene.
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Crist signs Fla. water management bill
Gov. Charlie Crist has signed a law that takes permit-issuing authority from the boards of water management districts.
Fla. senator urges TPS for Haitians
The senator is urging President Obama to grant temporary protected status to thousands of Haitians living in the U.S. illegally.
Poll:Crist has big lead in Senate race
A new poll shows Republican Gov. Charlie Crist has a sizable lead in his campaign for Senate.
Obama continues push for credit card reform
On Thursday President Barack Obama went to New Mexico to keep up pressure on lawmakers and credit card companies.
Crist coy about U.S. Senate bid
Florida governor widely expected to announce today his political intentions
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Crist to launch Senate run
Governor expected to make announcement Tuesday
'Tax Day Tea Party' protest in West Palm Beach
Thousands gather in South Florida for a tax day tea party, protesting government spending.
(Click the story to find all the event details)
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Crist facing suit to fill Fla. court vacancy
A former appellate judge is asking the Florida Supreme Court to order Gov. Charlie Crist to appoint his replacement from a list of nominees.
WATCH LIVE: President Obama addresses Congress on health care
Riviera Beach re-elects Mayor Masters
Riviera Beach and Lake Park municipal elections results are in.
Bat-weilding candidate threatens campaign worker
A Belle Glade woman says she was threatened by a city commission candidate who's also a man of the cloth. And now, she's talking about last night's ugly ordeal.
Commissioner candidate arrested
A Belle Glade commissioner candidate is facing a felony charge after swinging a bat at a woman on Tuesday.
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Poll: Obama's rating at all-time high
Poll shows gap between popularity of president and his policies
Watch Obama's speech streaming live
Click to watch a live streaming feed by MSNBC on Obama's speech to the Nation.
President Obama pitching a broad economic case to nation
It's prime-time for President Barack Obama as he goes before Congress and the nation tonight to lay out an agenda for the first year of his presidency.
Palm Beach mayor's race goes to recount
Just three votes separate the mayoral candidates in Palm Beach. But the outcome is clear in the Jupiter Inlet Colony election.
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Election day for Palm Beach mayor
The incumbent mayor of Palm Beach faces off against a challenger in today's runoff election.
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Presidents Day 2009: Do you know your trivia
Click on the story and see how much you know about our country's Presidents.
Floridians line up to see President Obama
Tickets will be handed out today for people who want to attend President Obama's town hall meeting tomorrow in Fort Myers.
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President Obama comes to Florida Tuesday
Tickets are available for the Ft. Myers event on a first-come, first-serve basis
Ashley Judd vs. Sarah Palin in animal rights fight
The actress takes aim at Alaska's governor over a program that allows hunting from airplanes
Seminole Tribe dangles big carrot to Florida lawmakers
Tribe is promising thousands of new jobs
Florida pushes for tougher emission standards for cars
President Obama helping Florida and other states get there more efficiently and cleaner.
New dynamic in children's health debate
The Senate to discuss whether to expand insurance coverage for children of all income levels
Inauguration Day food deals
Popular places are offering Inauguration Day specials
West Palm Beach to hold Inauguration celebration
The City of West Palm Beach announces plans for its special Clematis by Night Inauguration Celebration
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Political Headlines
Obama campaign head gets big book deal
David Plouffe has agreed to a seven-figure deal to write a book about last year's presidential election. “The Audacity to Win: The Inside Story and Lessons of Barack Obama's Historic...
Officials turn down Franken request
Democrat Al Franken is asking the Minnesota governor and secretary of state to issue an election certificate that would let him take office in the Senate.
Joe the Plumber to become war correspondent
Franken lead at 49 with absentees left to count
Minn. Senate winner won't be known in 2008
First Read: 'Twas the seventh week of recount...
Franken opens first lead in Minn. Senate race
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