Blaise Gainey
Blaise Gainey is a Multimedia Reporter for WFSU News. Blaise hails from Windermere, Florida. He graduated from The School of Journalism at the Florida A&M University. He formerly worked for The Florida Channel, WTXL-TV, and before graduating interned with WFSU News. He is excited to return to the newsroom. In his spare time he enjoys watching sports, Netflix, outdoor activities and anything involving his daughter.
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While President Donald Trump won't be getting a second term in the White House, he managed to win Florida and by a larger margin than he did when he defeated Hilary Clinton in 2016. The President's popularity in Florida, coupled with a strong showing by Republicans in down-ballot state and local races, has some political observers questioning whether it’s still accurate to call Florida a swing state.
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The Florida Senate begins its Organizational Session in mid-January. Lawmaking will look a lot different next year due to the coronavirus, with the state senate releasing precautionary rules.
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With election day now over and around 11 million ballots cast, Florida Secretary of State Laurel Lee says the election went smoothly. WFSU’s Blaise Gainey has the details.
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As early voting began in Leon County, long lines at polling sites followed. Many of those participating say they decided against voting by mail because of negative news they’d heard.
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Florida lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are against getting rid of Republican and Democratic primaries. That’s what Amendment Three on November’s ballot in Florida would do. It’s called All Voters Vote. While supporters argue it would allow more participation from all eligible voters, those opposing it believe it could cause minority voters to be drowned out.
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The Florida Chamber of Commerce is joining the chorus of business-backed groups opposing a $15 per hour minimum wage amendment. Chamber CEO Mark Wilson is telling businesses to talk to their customers and friends.
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The 18 to 25-year-old demographic is one of the largest voting blocks. But how much of that group cast ballots? Elections supervisors and a political science professor speak about how much influence the so-called “youth vote” really has.
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The grounds in front of the historic capitol were transformed into a mock-graveyard Saturday. The group, Florida Prisoner Solidarity created the demonstration to mark lives lost from COVID-19 in Florida prisons. One of the group representatives spoke to the media during the event.
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Floridians looking to get their concealed weapons license can apply starting Monday. Online applications had been suspended since March 20.
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Governor Ron DeSantis is putting together a task force that will help create a plan to open business in Florida. The group meets this afternoon for the...