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Michael Flynn

Trump security adviser pick Michael Flynn repeated wildly wrong claim about FL Democrats, Sharia law

November 22, 2016

The retired lieutenant general made the claim in a speech at a temple in August and CNN publicized it Nov. 22.

Voting booths and salute

The electoral college vs. the popular vote: Could states do an end-run around the current system?

November 17, 2016

After Hillary Clinton won the popular vote but lost the electoral vote, some advocates have renewed efforts to change how we elect the president. We explore some of the legal issues.

Marco and Patrick handshake at debate

Fact-checking the U.S. Senate debate between Marco Rubio and Patrick Murphy

October 18, 2016

The Republican incumbent and his Democratic rival from Congress fight it out in their first debate.

Trump and BALLOONS RNC

PolitiFact Florida’s top 5 in July 2016

August 8, 2016

Fact-checks of claims by Donald Trump, Hillary Clinton and Gov. Rick Scott at the conventions were our most popular.

Trump head shot Orlando speech

7 misleading statements Donald Trump may repeat in his convention speech

July 21, 2016

Trump will likely repeat attacks on Hillary Clinton and his own statements about immigration, refugees, security and the Middle East.

Sen. Ted Cruz addresses the crowd during day three

Did Ted Cruz pledge to back the Republican nominee?

July 21, 2016

In his speech at the Republican convention, Ted Cruz didn’t endorse Donald Trump. We look back at his statements about the party’s loyalty pledge

PolitiFact Florida Top 5 in June 2016

July 6, 2016

Coverage of the Orlando massacre led our most-popular fact-checks in June.

 

U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy at a podium

A guide to the attacks on Patrick Murphy’s resume

June 29, 2016

A PAC supporting Marco Rubio says that Patrick Murphy has distorted his business record and educational background. We sort out the facts.

 

PolitiFact Florida Top 5 in May 2016

June 6, 2016

Gov. Rick Scott’s spat with California and claims by and about Donald Trump led our fact-checks in April.

 

Fact-checking the U.S. Senate candidates from Florida

May 27, 2016

We put several statements from hopefuls looking to fill Marco Rubio’s seat to the Truth-O-Meter test.

 

Looking for Jeb Bush’s ‘pledge’ to support Donald Trump

May 10, 2016

We looked into Donald Trump's statement that Jeb Bush signed a "binding pledge" to support the Republican nominee. Here's what we found. 

 

PolitiFact Florida Top 5 in April 2016

May 2, 2016

A spat between a Starbucks heckler and Gov. Rick Scott led our fact-checks in April

 

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