2012

The Weirdest Of 2012 In Florida

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Mon, 12/31/2012 - 11:39

Now that 2012 is a wrap, and we made it to 2013 without the world ending, here's a look back at some of the odd and strange things of 2012.

Man Chews of Miami homeless man's face.

Man has 911 phone sex.

Ormond Beach satanic devil worshiper kills client over $800 debt.

Man wins cockroach eating contest then promptly dies from cockroaches blocking his airway.

Lifeguard fired for saving a life.

Woman arrested for riding manatee off Fort DeSoto Park.

Postal Carrier arrested in the Florida Keys for delivering marijuana along her daily route.

Florida Officially Certifies Election Results Just In Time For The Holidays And The Upcoming Presidential Inauguration

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 11/20/2012 - 13:31

Holding its head high, Florida has now officially certified the state's 2012 election results, just in time for the presidential inauguration coming up in January 2013, and after waves of public criticism against the republican party and the state canvasing board for how it handled the elections process. The rest of the country re-elected Barack Obama on November 6, and while everyone knew he had won, Florida could not say officially which way it voted, until today.

Mitt Romney's Concession Speech, Barack Obama's Victory Speech, FULL Transcripts

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Thu, 11/08/2012 - 11:50

As Americans say good-bye to the $2 billion presidential race here's a full transcript review of the concession and victory speeches of the 2012 presidential candidates. At the bottom is an image of what Romney's website as "President-elect" looked like, ready to go if he had won.

--MITT ROMNEY's 2012 CONCESSION SPEECH:

Obama Wins Re-Election In 2012

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Wed, 11/07/2012 - 00:20

President Barack Obama has won his bid for re-election based on projections, cinching it with the Ohio vote coming in at 11:19pm eastern time.

Throughout the night as the vote came in, Florida remained too call to call, making the other swing states give Obama more than the 270 electoral votes needed to be re-elected president. At present, Obama has 303 electoral votes with only Florida yet to be called.

According to the popular vote, Obama is only ahead nationally by 40,699 votes. Also in the vote, 30 republican governors will govern their states.

Top Spots Americans Say They Are Escaping To If Their Candidate Doesn't Win The Election

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 12:57

Here's the list of top destinations Americans say they are escaping to if their presidential candidate doesn't win.

Every four years American take a sudden interest in far flung places and some close to home as potential escape sanctuaries if the presidential candidate they want to win doesn't win. We've been following blogs, Twitter, and other forums where new destination hotspots are listed.

Taking the top spot is Canada, presumably "America Lite" but a little colder.

Polls Open In Florida; Where To Vote; Lines Are Both Long And Short Depending On Precinct

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 09:37

The polls have opened in Florida with some precincts reporting little or no lines while other say line are two hours long. So far, in the more democratic south, polls have had longer lines than in northern florida where it is more republican dominated.

Elections officials said they are not sure if the weather will play a part in who gets tot he polls. A low pressure system bring cold winds from up north is moving over Georgia circulating the winds down to Orlando.

If you're still wondering where you can vote, visit:
http://registration.elections.myflorida.com/CheckVoterStatus

The First Polls Have Already Closed In N.H., Results Are In, Obama Wins 2012 Elections In Hart's Location, N.H.

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 11/06/2012 - 08:38

The first polls in Dixville Notch, N.H. and Hart's Location have closed and the results have been counted.

In Dixville, the votes were tied, five for the incumbent president, Obama, and five for republican challenger, Mitt Romney.

In Hart's Location, the vote was considerably more clear with 23 votes for Obama, nine votes for Romney and one for Libertarian Gary Johnson.

Both towns have been the first to cast ballots in the nation since 1948, with polls opening just after midnight.

Florida Early Voting Starts Today

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Sat, 10/27/2012 - 10:36

Orlando, Fla. -

Early voting has started in Florida as of today, just 10 days before the general election on November 6. Most neighborhood polling stations are not yet open, so if you wish to vote early, you will need to go to the Supervisor of Elections office in your area or county.

If you're wanting to vote but have not registered yet, its too late, you'll have to sit this election out.

So far, none of of the Elections Supervisors have thrown out lists of voters that were named on rolls listed by the state as ineligible due to the controversy and inaccuracy of those lists.

Mitt Romney BLIMP Makes Emergency Landing In Davie Florida

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Mon, 10/22/2012 - 12:39

A blimp chartered by the Mitt Romney campaign was forced to make an emergency landing after it began deflating while en-route from Boca Raton to the North Perry Airport in Pembroke Pines.

It had been flying near Lynn University, the site of Monday night's (tonight) political debate between Barrack Obama and Mitt Romney.

Police say there were no injuries as the blimp came down in a neighborhood that has historically voted democrat.

Supreme Court Refuses To Block Republican Attempts To Limit Early Voting In Ohio

Submitted by News Desk 2 on Tue, 10/16/2012 - 13:11

Washington, D.C. -

The U.S. Supreme Court has refused to block early voting in Ohio, turning down a republican request as the Presidential Elections approach Nov 6, election day.

A law passed by the republican controlled Ohio legislature limited early voting except for military and overseas residents and an appeals court re-instated the days removed.

Ohio Secretary of State Jon Husted, a Republican, appealed that ruling to the Supreme Court but today lost the republican fight.