Nick Givas

2020 Senate Races November 4, 2020

John James campaign alleges irregularities, lack of integrity in Michigan vote count

John James' Michigan Senate campaign on Wednesday accused local officials of impropriety, voter suppression, and election interference, as the state continues its counting process to determine which candidate won.

Coronavirus October 21, 2020

Miami Springs nursing home with 52 COVID deaths fined $67,000, but not stripped of license

Fair Havens Center, a nursing home in Miami Springs, Fla., has reopened its doors after nearly having its license pulled for not abiding by proper coronavirus protocol, and instead paid $67,000 in fines. 

Donald Trump October 21, 2020

Florida border mining project set to get underway after Trump administration regulation rollback

A mining company announced on Tuesday its plans for a project that would dig for minerals at the edge of the Okefenokee Swamp on the Florida border, following the rollback of previous environmental regulations by the Trump administration. 

America Together October 21, 2020

Florida police department celebrates 100-year-old veteran's birthday with car parade

The Fort Pierce Police Department in Florida threw a parade on Tuesday honoring military veteran Clarence McDuffie, in celebration of his 100th birthday. 

Alabama October 20, 2020

Alabama police release fatal hit-and-run footage, request help identifying car

The Birmingham Police released dashcam footage on Monday from a hit-and-run crash that killed a truck driver earlier this month, and are asking for the public's help with locating the suspect. 

Voting October 20, 2020

Florida saw record breaking first day of early voting with millions of ballots cast

Floridians experienced a record-breaking first day of early voting in anticipation of the upcoming November election, with over 3.1 million votes cast. 

2020 Presidential Election October 20, 2020

Florida cop's Trump 2020 mask 'unacceptable,' PD says

A Miami police officer is facing suspension after pictures surfaced on social media, apparently showing him wearing a Trump 2020 facial covering while at a voting station. 

2020 Presidential Election October 20, 2020

Florida Gov. DeSantis slams school closure idea, says it's 'off the table'

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis addressed coronavirus concerns with regard to education on Tuesday, saying statewide school closures are not a viable option, and will not be considered by his administration. 

Democrats October 20, 2020

NJ Attorney General is suing Trump administration over Tweet

New Jersey Attorney General Gurbir Grewal is suing the Trump administration over claims the president made earlier this year on social media, regarding low-income housing and its connection to rises in crime. 

Voting October 19, 2020

Tennessee court rules first-time registered voters don't need to vote in person

The United States Six Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Monday that first-time Tennessee voters don't need to cast a ballot in person on Election Day and should be given access to absentee options. 

2020 Presidential Election October 19, 2020

Supreme Court turns away PA GOP effort to block extended period for turning in ballots

The Supreme Court on Monday shut down a GOP-led effort to block an extended period for counting ballots in the crucial presidential swing state of Pennsylvania. 

Voting October 19, 2020

Early voting causes long lines as thousands of Floridians flock to the polls

Thousands of Floridians went to the polls on Monday sporting facial coverings and socially distancing, in order to cast their ballot for the 2020 presidential election between President Trump and Joe Biden. 

2020 Presidential Election October 19, 2020

Orlando company president tells employees there could be layoffs if Biden beats Trump

The head of a company in Florida sent letters to his employees inside their pay stub envelopes last week, warning of permanent layoffs if Joe Biden were to prevail over President Trump in the upcoming November election. 

2020 Presidential Election October 19, 2020

Americans say Trump vs. Biden most important election in decades, Gallup poll finds

A recent Gallup poll found 77% of registered voters said the outcome of the November election between President Trump and Joe Biden matters more to them than prior U.S. elections. 

Chicago October 18, 2020

Another bloody weekend in Chicago as gun violence leaves several killed including a teenager

At least 32 people were shot over the weekend in Chicago as of Sunday afternoon, with six of them being killed in the process, as gun violence continues to rage within the city limits. 

CRIME October 18, 2020

Hunt for suspect accused of shooting Tennessee officer at traffic stop intensifies

A manhunt continued on Sunday night, for a suspect who'd been accused of shooting a Tennessee police officer during a traffic stop and then fleeing on foot as authorities gave chase. 

CRIME October 18, 2020

Whitmer kidnapper suspects captured exercising tactical training in PT Cruiser

A video surfaced last week, showing suspects who stand accused of plotting to kidnap Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, practicing tactical training inside of a PT Cruiser. 

Andrew Cuomo October 18, 2020

Casket outside Brooklyn nursing home filled with 6,500 covers of Cuomo’s book

A casket display outside a Brooklyn nursing home in New York had 6,500 copies of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's new book dumped into it, to represent to the number of people who've died from the coronavirus, due to his administration's policies regarding sick senior citizens. 

Andrew Cuomo October 18, 2020

New York Governor Cuomo lays out massive COVID-19 vaccination plan

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced plans for "mass vaccination sites" all over the state on Sunday, to disperse the impending coronavirus vaccine promised by President Trump. 

2020 Presidential Election October 18, 2020

Jacksonville seeking $150K reimbursement from GOP convention committee

The city of Jacksonville is seeking over $150,000 in financial reimbursement for costs associated with the canceled Republican National Convention, which was called off due to coronavirus concerns. 

Voting October 18, 2020

2020 campaign signs in Florida vandalized and stolen as election looms

2020 campaign signs for both President Trump and Joe Biden are being vandalized and stolen from locals in the swing state of Florida, as the November election is just over two weeks out. 

Voting October 15, 2020

Long lines form outside early voting locations across Triangle

North Carolina's is ready for election season, as one in nine registered voters in the state has already cast their ballot for the upcoming November showdown between President Trump and Joe Biden, state officials said. 

Voting October 15, 2020

Constitutional amendments on gender language, taxes for education before Utah voters

The state of Utah is set to vote on seven proposed Constitutional ballot amendments, which will be decided during the November election. Here is a breakdown of each one by the Utah Foundation, a non-profit organization, as part of its "On the Ballot" analysis project. 

2020 Presidential Election October 15, 2020

Trump campaign banking on rural Florida voters to repeat 2016 success

President Trump's 2020 presidential campaign has set its sights on Florida's rural voters, in an effort to repeat the electoral success that delivered the swing state for the commander-in-chief four years ago. 

Voting October 15, 2020

Graham holds 6 point lead over Democratic challenger for Senate seat, poll finds

A new poll from the New York Times and Siena College Research Institute shows Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., leading his Democratic Senate challenger Jaime Harrison by six points less than three weeks before Election Day. 

Big Tech Backlash October 14, 2020

Twitter's Jack Dorsey says company botched blocking NYP article on alleged emails on Hunter Biden's laptop

Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey addressed the controversy surrounding actions the company took on Wednesday to block the spread of a New York Post article critical of Hunter Biden, calling them "unacceptable."

2020 Presidential Election October 14, 2020

Florida parents fight back against school mask mandates with lawsuit fundraiser

As schools in Florida continue their attempt to return to a normal schedule following the COVID-19 outbreak, there are some parents who are fighting back against mask mandates and other coronavirus regulations being imposed by the state. 

Voter Fraud Concerns October 13, 2020

Floridians have already cast 1.8 million ballots for the 2020 election

Despite the fact that the 2020 presidential election is three weeks away, nearly 1.8 million Florida voters have already cast their ballot by mail and chosen their candidates for the upcoming races. 

2020 Presidential Election October 12, 2020

News outlets not traveling with Trump over COVID-19 concerns

Several media outlets decided not to travel on Air Force One with President Trump as he left for the campaign trail, citing concerns over his recent contraction of COVID-19, despite him being medically cleared by his physician to return. 

CRIME October 12, 2020

Boy steals school bus, leads police on street chase before crashing

An 11-year-old boy was taken into custody by police on Sunday, after stealing a school bus and leading officers on a chase which ended in a crash.