Adriana Gomez Licon

Adriana Gomez Licon

August 08, 2024 | Daily Business Review

Trump to Hold Mar-a-Lago Press Conference

It will be his first public appearance since Vice President Kamala Harris became the Democratic presidential nominee and selected Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz as her running mate.

By Jill Colvin, Michelle L. Price and Adriana Gomez Licon

2 minute read

November 07, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Donald Trump's Strength Is Clear in Florida as DeSantis Tries to Move Past 'Nonsense'

Barely two months from the first nominating ballots being cast, Donald Trump is flaunting his advantages by trying to embarrass Gov. Ron DeSantis in the two rivals' shared home state.

By Adriana Gomez Licon and Bill Barrow

7 minute read

November 03, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Biden's Handling of the Israel-Hamas War Is a Political Test in South Florida's Jewish Community

Hamas' Oct. 7 attack killing more than 1,400 Israeli civilians evoked feelings of deep frustration, grief and anger among American Jews.

By Adriana Gomez Licon

6 minute read

October 27, 2023 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Says Florida Helped Send Weapons to Israel

Gov. Ron DeSantis has often applied his official powers to take actions that coincide with his larger political goals.

By Adriana Gomez Licon

3 minute read

October 12, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Donald Trump Attacks President Biden on Foreign Policy as Israel-Hamas War Rages

Former President Donald Trump and other Republicans have tried to lay blame on the Biden administration, particularly citing the release of nearly $6 billion in frozen assets to Iran, a supporter of Hamas.

By Adriana Gomez Licon

3 minute read

September 25, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Both Parties Want to Win South Florida. Here's 1 Cuban Activist's View of the Political Fight

"I do not worship politicians," Félix Llerena said. "They are simply doing their job. I do not defend political or partisan interests."

By Adriana Gomez Licon

7 minute read

September 18, 2023 | Daily Business Review

A Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Gave Hope to Black Voters. They're Still Waiting for New Maps

New congressional maps would have to include more districts in Alabama and potentially other states where Black voters would have a better chance of electing someone of their choice, a decision widely seen as benefiting Democrats.

By Gary Fields and Adriana Gomez Licon

7 minute read

September 18, 2023 | Daily Report Online

Supreme Court Redistricting Ruling Gave Hope to Black Voters. They're Still Waiting for New Maps

It's been more than three months since the justices' 5-4 ruling, and maps that could produce more districts represented by Black lawmakers still do not exist.

By Gary Fields and Adriana Gomez Licon | The Associated Press

7 minute read

August 17, 2023 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Costs for Protecting DeSantis Rise as He Became GOP Presidential Hopeful

Florida law requires that the Department of Law Enforcement provide security for the governor and his immediate family whether or not he is in the state.

By Adriana Gomez Licon

3 minute read

July 26, 2023 | Daily Business Review

FEC Asked to Investigate Flower Shop's $500K Contribution to Super PAC Backing Suarez's 2024 Bid

Miami Mayor Francis Suarez is one of the long shots running for the 2024 Republican nomination.

By Adriana Gomez Licon

2 minute read