Latest False Fact-checks in Florida Clear Any Rating True Mostly True Half True Mostly False False Pants on Fire Full Flop Half Flip No Flip Any Speaker Any Date Range Last 3 Months Last 6 Months Last 12 Months 2025 2024 2023 2022 2021 2020 2019 2018 2017 2016 2015 2014 2013 2012 2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 Any Category Florida Chamber of Commerce stated on March 29, 2011 in a campaign-style ad.: Says unions "take away" hard-earned money of teachers, firefighters and police officers to play politics. Scott Randolph stated on April 4, 2011 in comments during an appearance on 'The Rachel Maddow Show' on MSNBC: "We have a guy who is going to be speaker of the House in four years, and his name has been on the ballot one time." J.D. Alexander stated on March 28, 2011 in comments to reporters: Says the Southwest Florida Water Management District has $850 million in reserves, enough money in savings to run without levying taxes for more than two years. Rick Scott stated on March 23, 2011 in an opinion article published in the 'Tampa Tribune': "Before this (federal health care) law was enacted, Florida parents ... were able to purchase inexpensive 'child-only' coverage for their children. The law’s 'consumer protections' have now eliminated that choice in Florida." Larry Ahern stated on March 25, 2011 in a letter to the editor of the "St. Petersburg Times": "We don't need a separate (prescription drug) database ... Pharmacies already have a database in place." Matt Gaetz stated on March 16, 2011 in comments before a House subcommittee: Says his bill, HB 97, would prevent the use of taxpayer dollars on abortions. Andy Gardiner stated on March 15, 2011 in a press statement.: A proposed revenue smart cap "gives Floridians a voice, requiring a 60 percent vote by citizens in order to impose a new tax, fee, license, fine, charge or assessment." Thad Altman stated on March 10, 2011 in comments while discussing merit pay for teachers: Says students who receive free or reduced lunch are "performing just as well" as students who do not. Rose Ferlita stated on March 10, 2011 in a campaign TV ad: Tampa mayoral opponent Bob Buckhorn "supported forcing police officers to keep their guns locked in the trunks of their cruisers." Corrine Brown stated on February 17, 2011 in an interview with WESH-TV: The high-speed rail project would create "60,000-plus jobs for Floridians." Tom Scott stated on February 8, 2011 in a mayoral debate: A 2005 gay pride vote "had nothing to do with discrimination." Rick Scott stated on February 3, 2011 in comments during a tour of a manufacturing plant.: The federal health care law is "probably the biggest tax increase ever in the history of our country." Rick Scott stated on February 7, 2011 in talking about his budget proposal.: Says he never said he would keep education funding the same. David Rivera stated on January 25, 2011 in a statement: "In the past, President Obama has refused to meet with representatives from Cuban exile organizations." Jason Brodeur stated on January 16, 2011 in comments published in the Fort Myers News-Press.: Says gun ownership information could be recorded and collected by the federal government and insurance companies as part of the federal health care law. Bob Buckhorn stated on January 4, 2011 in a radio interview on WFLA-AM 970: "There was no panhandling when I left office." Steve Southerland stated on January 17, 2011 in comments at the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.: "92 percent" of President Barack Obama's administration has "never worked outside government." Allen West stated on January 2, 2011 in a Fox News TV show: "We had an amendment in the health care law that said the federal government is going to take over education." John Mica stated on November 18, 2010 in an interview with MSNBC.: "On the question on the DREAM Act, no -- no to granting lower tuition to illegals." Vern Buchanan stated on December 2, 2010 in a web video.: "In Florida, illegal immigration costs taxpayers nearly $4 billion (a year). This amounts to $700 for every household in Florida." Pam Bondi stated on November 9, 2010 in an interview with Fox News.: "We're the only system of federalism in the world." Alex Sink stated on October 25, 2010 in a debate: Rick Scott "has said that he would do away with the Department of Community Affairs." Kendrick Meek stated on October 24, 2010 in a debate: "Middle-class families throughout America (would) have to pay $6,000 per year" to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. Rick Scott stated on October 20, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.: Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending. Charlie Crist stated on October 6, 2010 in an ABC News U.S. Senate debate.: "I've also offered a plan that can help (fix Social Security) that's supported by Robert Reich, secretary of labor previously, in a previous administration." Kendrick Meek stated on October 15, 2010 in a web ad.: Marco Rubio says "Solo Ingles" (English only). Jeff Atwater stated on October 13, 2010 in a TV ad.: Loranne "Ausley's a financial train wreck for taxpayers -- pushing gas taxes, property taxes, taxes on seniors." David Rivera stated on September 29, 2010 in a television ad: "Joe Garcia raised utility rates on families." Loranne Ausley stated on October 11, 2010 in a TV ad.: "(Jeff) Atwater's busy helping his friends and wasting our tax dollars -- $48 million for a government building so lavish it's dubbed the 'Taj Mahal,' $100,000 for a golf musuem, and $110 million to build a private prison to help a big contributor." Florida Democratic Party stated on October 10, 2010 in a TV ad.: Shows in a television ad that police took evidence from Solantic, Rick Scott's new health care company, after allegations emerged that the company was engaging in fraud.
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Florida Chamber of Commerce stated on March 29, 2011 in a campaign-style ad.: Says unions "take away" hard-earned money of teachers, firefighters and police officers to play politics. Scott Randolph stated on April 4, 2011 in comments during an appearance on 'The Rachel Maddow Show' on MSNBC: "We have a guy who is going to be speaker of the House in four years, and his name has been on the ballot one time." J.D. Alexander stated on March 28, 2011 in comments to reporters: Says the Southwest Florida Water Management District has $850 million in reserves, enough money in savings to run without levying taxes for more than two years. Rick Scott stated on March 23, 2011 in an opinion article published in the 'Tampa Tribune': "Before this (federal health care) law was enacted, Florida parents ... were able to purchase inexpensive 'child-only' coverage for their children. The law’s 'consumer protections' have now eliminated that choice in Florida." Larry Ahern stated on March 25, 2011 in a letter to the editor of the "St. Petersburg Times": "We don't need a separate (prescription drug) database ... Pharmacies already have a database in place." Matt Gaetz stated on March 16, 2011 in comments before a House subcommittee: Says his bill, HB 97, would prevent the use of taxpayer dollars on abortions. Andy Gardiner stated on March 15, 2011 in a press statement.: A proposed revenue smart cap "gives Floridians a voice, requiring a 60 percent vote by citizens in order to impose a new tax, fee, license, fine, charge or assessment." Thad Altman stated on March 10, 2011 in comments while discussing merit pay for teachers: Says students who receive free or reduced lunch are "performing just as well" as students who do not. Rose Ferlita stated on March 10, 2011 in a campaign TV ad: Tampa mayoral opponent Bob Buckhorn "supported forcing police officers to keep their guns locked in the trunks of their cruisers." Corrine Brown stated on February 17, 2011 in an interview with WESH-TV: The high-speed rail project would create "60,000-plus jobs for Floridians." Tom Scott stated on February 8, 2011 in a mayoral debate: A 2005 gay pride vote "had nothing to do with discrimination." Rick Scott stated on February 3, 2011 in comments during a tour of a manufacturing plant.: The federal health care law is "probably the biggest tax increase ever in the history of our country." Rick Scott stated on February 7, 2011 in talking about his budget proposal.: Says he never said he would keep education funding the same. David Rivera stated on January 25, 2011 in a statement: "In the past, President Obama has refused to meet with representatives from Cuban exile organizations." Jason Brodeur stated on January 16, 2011 in comments published in the Fort Myers News-Press.: Says gun ownership information could be recorded and collected by the federal government and insurance companies as part of the federal health care law. Bob Buckhorn stated on January 4, 2011 in a radio interview on WFLA-AM 970: "There was no panhandling when I left office." Steve Southerland stated on January 17, 2011 in comments at the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.: "92 percent" of President Barack Obama's administration has "never worked outside government." Allen West stated on January 2, 2011 in a Fox News TV show: "We had an amendment in the health care law that said the federal government is going to take over education." John Mica stated on November 18, 2010 in an interview with MSNBC.: "On the question on the DREAM Act, no -- no to granting lower tuition to illegals." Vern Buchanan stated on December 2, 2010 in a web video.: "In Florida, illegal immigration costs taxpayers nearly $4 billion (a year). This amounts to $700 for every household in Florida." Pam Bondi stated on November 9, 2010 in an interview with Fox News.: "We're the only system of federalism in the world." Alex Sink stated on October 25, 2010 in a debate: Rick Scott "has said that he would do away with the Department of Community Affairs." Kendrick Meek stated on October 24, 2010 in a debate: "Middle-class families throughout America (would) have to pay $6,000 per year" to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy. Rick Scott stated on October 20, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.: Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending. Charlie Crist stated on October 6, 2010 in an ABC News U.S. Senate debate.: "I've also offered a plan that can help (fix Social Security) that's supported by Robert Reich, secretary of labor previously, in a previous administration." Kendrick Meek stated on October 15, 2010 in a web ad.: Marco Rubio says "Solo Ingles" (English only). Jeff Atwater stated on October 13, 2010 in a TV ad.: Loranne "Ausley's a financial train wreck for taxpayers -- pushing gas taxes, property taxes, taxes on seniors." David Rivera stated on September 29, 2010 in a television ad: "Joe Garcia raised utility rates on families." Loranne Ausley stated on October 11, 2010 in a TV ad.: "(Jeff) Atwater's busy helping his friends and wasting our tax dollars -- $48 million for a government building so lavish it's dubbed the 'Taj Mahal,' $100,000 for a golf musuem, and $110 million to build a private prison to help a big contributor." Florida Democratic Party stated on October 10, 2010 in a TV ad.: Shows in a television ad that police took evidence from Solantic, Rick Scott's new health care company, after allegations emerged that the company was engaging in fraud.
Florida Chamber of Commerce stated on March 29, 2011 in a campaign-style ad.: Says unions "take away" hard-earned money of teachers, firefighters and police officers to play politics.
Scott Randolph stated on April 4, 2011 in comments during an appearance on 'The Rachel Maddow Show' on MSNBC: "We have a guy who is going to be speaker of the House in four years, and his name has been on the ballot one time."
J.D. Alexander stated on March 28, 2011 in comments to reporters: Says the Southwest Florida Water Management District has $850 million in reserves, enough money in savings to run without levying taxes for more than two years.
Rick Scott stated on March 23, 2011 in an opinion article published in the 'Tampa Tribune': "Before this (federal health care) law was enacted, Florida parents ... were able to purchase inexpensive 'child-only' coverage for their children. The law’s 'consumer protections' have now eliminated that choice in Florida."
Larry Ahern stated on March 25, 2011 in a letter to the editor of the "St. Petersburg Times": "We don't need a separate (prescription drug) database ... Pharmacies already have a database in place."
Matt Gaetz stated on March 16, 2011 in comments before a House subcommittee: Says his bill, HB 97, would prevent the use of taxpayer dollars on abortions.
Andy Gardiner stated on March 15, 2011 in a press statement.: A proposed revenue smart cap "gives Floridians a voice, requiring a 60 percent vote by citizens in order to impose a new tax, fee, license, fine, charge or assessment."
Thad Altman stated on March 10, 2011 in comments while discussing merit pay for teachers: Says students who receive free or reduced lunch are "performing just as well" as students who do not.
Rose Ferlita stated on March 10, 2011 in a campaign TV ad: Tampa mayoral opponent Bob Buckhorn "supported forcing police officers to keep their guns locked in the trunks of their cruisers."
Corrine Brown stated on February 17, 2011 in an interview with WESH-TV: The high-speed rail project would create "60,000-plus jobs for Floridians."
Tom Scott stated on February 8, 2011 in a mayoral debate: A 2005 gay pride vote "had nothing to do with discrimination."
Rick Scott stated on February 3, 2011 in comments during a tour of a manufacturing plant.: The federal health care law is "probably the biggest tax increase ever in the history of our country."
Rick Scott stated on February 7, 2011 in talking about his budget proposal.: Says he never said he would keep education funding the same.
David Rivera stated on January 25, 2011 in a statement: "In the past, President Obama has refused to meet with representatives from Cuban exile organizations."
Jason Brodeur stated on January 16, 2011 in comments published in the Fort Myers News-Press.: Says gun ownership information could be recorded and collected by the federal government and insurance companies as part of the federal health care law.
Bob Buckhorn stated on January 4, 2011 in a radio interview on WFLA-AM 970: "There was no panhandling when I left office."
Steve Southerland stated on January 17, 2011 in comments at the Liberty County Chamber of Commerce annual dinner.: "92 percent" of President Barack Obama's administration has "never worked outside government."
Allen West stated on January 2, 2011 in a Fox News TV show: "We had an amendment in the health care law that said the federal government is going to take over education."
John Mica stated on November 18, 2010 in an interview with MSNBC.: "On the question on the DREAM Act, no -- no to granting lower tuition to illegals."
Vern Buchanan stated on December 2, 2010 in a web video.: "In Florida, illegal immigration costs taxpayers nearly $4 billion (a year). This amounts to $700 for every household in Florida."
Pam Bondi stated on November 9, 2010 in an interview with Fox News.: "We're the only system of federalism in the world."
Alex Sink stated on October 25, 2010 in a debate: Rick Scott "has said that he would do away with the Department of Community Affairs."
Kendrick Meek stated on October 24, 2010 in a debate: "Middle-class families throughout America (would) have to pay $6,000 per year" to pay for tax cuts for the wealthy.
Rick Scott stated on October 20, 2010 in a Leadership Florida/Florida Press Association debate.: Says Alex Sink's plans for governor include $12.5 billion in new spending.
Charlie Crist stated on October 6, 2010 in an ABC News U.S. Senate debate.: "I've also offered a plan that can help (fix Social Security) that's supported by Robert Reich, secretary of labor previously, in a previous administration."
Kendrick Meek stated on October 15, 2010 in a web ad.: Marco Rubio says "Solo Ingles" (English only).
Jeff Atwater stated on October 13, 2010 in a TV ad.: Loranne "Ausley's a financial train wreck for taxpayers -- pushing gas taxes, property taxes, taxes on seniors."
David Rivera stated on September 29, 2010 in a television ad: "Joe Garcia raised utility rates on families."
Loranne Ausley stated on October 11, 2010 in a TV ad.: "(Jeff) Atwater's busy helping his friends and wasting our tax dollars -- $48 million for a government building so lavish it's dubbed the 'Taj Mahal,' $100,000 for a golf musuem, and $110 million to build a private prison to help a big contributor."
Florida Democratic Party stated on October 10, 2010 in a TV ad.: Shows in a television ad that police took evidence from Solantic, Rick Scott's new health care company, after allegations emerged that the company was engaging in fraud.
