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Is ‘Glee’ right about the growth of Spanish?

February 14, 2012

We throw a cold Slushie on a factual claim by a character on the show who says the Census Bureau believes a majority of Americans will speak Spanish as their first language by 2030.

The truth about congressional pay raises

November 23, 2011

How members of Congress found a way to bump up their pay without having to take a vote.

Just how big is the proposed casino in Miami?

October 17, 2011

The Genting Group wants to bring casino-style resort gaming to South Florida. And they want to make a big splash along downtown Miami's waterfront.

First budget moves the meter for Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez

October 10, 2011

How'd Carlos Gimenez's first budget track with the promises he made during the campaign? The Carlos-O-Meter has the update.

Stanford, Notre Dame and … the University of Miami?

September 9, 2011

Donna Shalala says the academic achievements of the University of Miami's student-athletes are "mentioned in the same breath and spirit as Notre Dame and Stanford." We put that to the Truth-O-Meter.

Stanford, Notre Dame and … the University of Miami?

September 9, 2011

Donna Shalala says the academic achievements of the University of Miami's student-athletes are "mentioned in the same breath and spirit as Notre Dame and Stanford." We put that to the Truth-O-Meter.

Fact-checking the calls on the robocalls

August 22, 2011

Gov. Rick Scott's robocalls to voters made national news. When the group Pink Slip Rick solicited calls to Scott, we could not resist fact-checking some of the claims.

New on PolitiFact Florida: the Carlos-O-Meter

July 29, 2011

Miami-Dade Mayor Carlos Gimenez promised big reforms during his campaign to replace Carlos Alvarez. We'll tell you if he delivers.

Getting it right about Florida’s redistricting

July 20, 2011

Lawmakers are talking a lot about redistricting this summer. But are they always telling it straight? PolitiFact Florida takes a look at some recent redistricting claims.

Fighting for 2012 seat, Senate candidate brings up GOP star

June 16, 2011

Florida GOP U.S. Senate candidate Adam Hasner is attacking primary opponent George LeMieux by bringing up a popular name in conservative circles -- Marco Rubio. The Truth-O-Meter takes a look at two Rubio-centric attacks.

Rick Scott’s first state budget: How did he do?

February 11, 2011

Florida Gov. Rick Scott pushed a lot of buttons with his first state budget proposal, released Feb. 7, 2011. Here's how some of his campaign promises fared.

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