Posts Tagged ‘Voting’

Four Dolphins lead Pro Bowl voting

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With a 7-5 record at the three-quarter mark of the 2008 campaign, the Miami Dolphins are in the midst of the one of most impressive turnarounds in the NFL in quite some time.

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Michael Peltier: Florida pulls it off in style

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This is what happens when you put an election official in charge of elections. Florida’s top election official last week rightfully claimed that a nearly seamless 2008 presidential contest should allow the state to shed the stigma of being the nation’s electoral klutz and move forward as a model of modern voting.

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And the NBC2 Game of the Week is…

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A huge flurry of final-hour voting pushed vote totals for the top two nominees up dramatically. But at the close of voting at 7p.m. Thursday, the NBC2 Gridiron 2Night Game of the Week was Naples at Lely.

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High turnout, early voting among Marco election characteristics

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There is a common joke: “Vote early; vote often.” Marco Island experienced a high voter turnout compared to Collier County overall and many of those voters, voted early.

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Islanders’ voting statistics

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There is a common joke: “Vote early; vote often.” Marco Island experienced a high voter turnout compared to Collier County overall and many of those voters, voted early.

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Obama defeats McCain… in Dixville Notch

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Though the polls are still open in all states, voting is complete in two towns in New Hampshire that begin their voting at midnight.

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Some rally for Alligator Alley

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Most people were thinking about how they would be voting the next day. But a dedicated group of activists, waving signs and handing out literature, put another issue in front of passing motorists Monday at the intersection of U.S. 41 and Golden Gate Parkway: The potential lease of Alligator Alley.

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Election officials ease voter worries

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On the eve of Election Day, millions had already cast their vote for president - some did it in person at elections offices and others sent their ballots by mail. But many more will be voting on Tuesday. We found out everything you need to know before you head to the polls.

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Ballots with mistakes may not count

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Absentee voting is a popular option this year, but what do you need to do to make sure your ballot counts?

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Final tally on Lee County early voting

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The Lee County elections office has released the final numbers for Early Voting, which ended Saturday evening.

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Early polls close, new voter leaves disappointed

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Long lines and hours of waiting have made voting early a headache for many Southwest Floridians, but for one young Lee County voter Saturday, a long line meant heartache.

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Early voting wraps up in Collier, Lee with heavy turnout

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Shorter lines expected at early voting sites didn’t necessarily translate to short lines at sites in both Collier and Lee counties on Saturday. With a record turnout expected for Tuesday’s presidential election, more than 46,000 Collier County voters already had cast their ballots via early voting before Saturday’s numbers were tabulated.

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