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Just how big is the proposed casino in Miami?

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.

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

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

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Stanford, Notre Dame and … the University of Miami?

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.

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Stanford, Notre Dame and … the University of Miami?

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.

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Fact-checking the calls on the robocalls

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.

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New on PolitiFact Florida: the Carlos-O-Meter

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

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Getting it right about Florida’s redistricting

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.

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Fighting for 2012 seat, Senate candidate brings up GOP star

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.

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

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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Rick Scott, Florida’s new governor

After a high-spending campaign with mostly his own money, Republican Rick Scott narrowly won election to become Florida's next governor. Here's a look back through our fact-checking eyes at what he said, and what others said about him.

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Marco Rubio, Florida’s new U.S. senator

After leading in the polls for months, Republican Marco Rubio handily won election to become Florida's next U.S. senator. Here's a look back through our fact-checking eyes at what he said, and what others said about him. 

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If you can stand the heat, we’ve got Pants on Fire for you!

When we sweep all the Pants on Fire rulings from this campaign into one pile, we've got quite a bonfire. Read on to see what we said – if you can stand the heat…

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