Ocoee Massacre: A look back on the state’s little-known violent political, voting history
OCOEE, Fla. (WFLA) – There’s been a great deal of talk this year about the right of every voter to cast their ballot during the 2020 presidential campaign. But that right did not come easily.
During the 1920 presidential election, a group of Black Floridians went to the polls. Some were turned away, which led to a night of violence now known as the Ocoee Massacre.
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Florida coronavirus: State reports 3,356 new cases as overall total nears 745K
TAMPA (WFLA) — The Florida Department of Health reported 3,356 new cases of coronavirus Thursday in addition to 141 additional deaths and 211 more hospital admissions.
There are now 744,988 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in the state.
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Trump, Biden campaigns focus on Florida with several stops before election
CLEARWATER, Fla. (WFLA) – News Channel 8 is your election headquarters, and Florida has become one of the main focuses for both candidates in the race to the White House.
The Trump campaign is adding more stops throughout the state, including in the Tampa Bay area.
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