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Latest Fact-Checks In Florida

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Miami Seaport Alliance
Miami Seaport Alliance
stated on April 24, 2014 a "Miami Herald" newspaper ad
David Beckham’s proposed soccer stadium at Miami’s Port "threatens the 207,000 jobs and $27 billion economic impact tied to the cargo and cruise industries."
False
By Amy Sherman • May 14, 2014
Matt Caldwell
Matt Caldwell
stated on April 30, 2014 a Florida House discussion of SB 392
There is no "incontrovertible proof that speed, in and of itself, is the contributing factor to increasing (vehicular) fatalities."
Half-True
By Joshua Gillin • May 12, 2014
Bloggers
Bloggers
stated on April 30, 2014 in various social media posts
"Florida Democrats just voted to impose Sharia law on women."
Pants on Fire!
By Amy Sherman • May 8, 2014
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on April 25, 2014 a post on his campaign website
Says Rick Scott’s record on jobs includes Florida "ranked 2nd in the nation in long-term unemployment."
Half-True
By Amy Sherman • May 6, 2014
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
stated on May 2, 2014 interviews and news releases
On in-state tuition for illegal immigrants.
Full Flop
By Amy Sherman • May 2, 2014
Kelli Stargel
Kelli Stargel
stated on April 28, 2014 a newspaper editorial
"In states where beer is unregulated, the per capita production is significantly higher."
Mostly False
By Joshua Gillin • May 1, 2014
Kelli Stargel
Kelli Stargel
stated on April 28, 2014 a newspaper editorial
"Higher beer production and higher consumption go hand-in-hand."
Mostly False
By Joshua Gillin • May 1, 2014
Friends of Greenlight
Friends of Greenlight
stated on April 16, 2014 an email to voters
Greenlight Pinellas "won’t take existing lanes from other vehicles."
Mostly False
By Joshua Gillin • April 30, 2014
Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
stated on April 25, 2014 a speech to the NRA
"No other country has a constitutional right" like the Second Amendment.
Mostly True
By Amy Sherman • April 29, 2014
Annette Taddeo
Annette Taddeo
stated on April 21, 2014 an interview on MSNBC
"Over 20 percent of the electorate is Hispanic" in Florida.
Half-True
By Amy Sherman • April 28, 2014
Chain email
Chain email
stated on April 3, 2014 a chain email
Because the EPA closed a lead smelter in Missouri, "all lead for bullets will have to come from overseas!"
Pants on Fire!
By Amy Sherman • April 25, 2014
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on April 20, 2014 a TV interview
Says he hasn’t changed his view on abortion restrictions.
Mostly False
By Amy Sherman • April 24, 2014
Barack Obama
Barack Obama
stated on April 11, 2014 a speech
The U.S. Justice Department has "taken on more than 100 voting rights cases since 2009."
Half-True
By Amy Sherman • April 23, 2014
Broward County Police Benevolent Association
Broward County Police Benevolent Association
stated on April 15, 2014 a billboard
"Hollywood is #1 in Broward homicides in 2013. Thanks Chief Fernandez!"
Half-True
By Amy Sherman • April 22, 2014
Progressive Choice Florida
Progressive Choice Florida
stated on March 30, 2014 a campaign mailer
Says Charlie Crist "implemented Jeb Bush’s A+ Plan."
True
By Joshua Gillin • April 15, 2014
Bill Nelson
Bill Nelson
stated on April 8, 2014 remarks at a committee hearing
"My state of Florida is now the third-largest state. We have surpassed New York in population."
Mostly False
By Amy Sherman • April 14, 2014
Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida
stated on April 10, 2014 an email
"In 2006, Charlie Crist opposed in-state tuition for illegal immigrants."
True
By Amy Sherman • April 11, 2014
Rick Scott
Rick Scott
stated on April 3, 2014 in an "El Nuevo Herald" editorial
"Seniors enrolled in Medicare Advantage are going to see an average premium increase between $50 and $90 per month."
Mostly False
By Joshua Gillin • April 9, 2014
Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida
stated on April 1, 2014 a Facebook post
Says Charlie Crist supports "cuts to the Medicare Advantage program."
False
By Amy Sherman • April 9, 2014
Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida
stated on April 2, 2014 a tweet
Charlie Crist "raised taxes in 2009 and won't rule out raising taxes again."
Mostly True
By Amy Sherman • April 8, 2014
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