Politics
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Jul- 2026 -13 July
Florida Democrats Target Uthmeier After Herald Report
The Florida Democratic Party is criticizing Attorney General James Uthmeier after a Miami Herald investigation examined campaign donations and official actions taken by his office.
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3 July
The Lie That Built The Chains
Reverend Dr. Robert M. Spooney reflects on the contradiction of American liberty and slavery, calling readers to honor human dignity and continue the work of justice.
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May- 2026 -26 May
Jolly Pledges to Restore Civil Rights Protections
Democratic gubernatorial candidate David Jolly pledged to restore civil rights protections in Florida while supporting Project Urgency, a statewide coalition focused on voter mobilization and equity issues.
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Apr- 2026 -22 April
DeSantis Signs Law Ending Local DEI Programs Across Florida
As the new laws take effect, local governments across Florida will be required to reassess existing programs and spending priorities, a process that could reshape how public agencies address economic…
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9 April
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings Visits Democratic Club of Solivita In Gubernatorial Bid
"I am not trying to just be the Governor of the just the Democrats. Autocracy not the way." —Jerry Demings
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Mar- 2026 -31 March
DeSantis Signs Law to Rename Palm Beach Airport After Trump; No Democrats Supported Bill
While the renaming has drawn national attention, policy experts say the more consequential change may be the law’s transfer of naming authority over major commercial service airports from local governments…
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28 March
Hundreds Gather in Downtown Orlando for “No Kings” Rally
One driver who honked his horn in apparent support of the protesters was pulled over by Orlando police. Officers told The Florida Sun the driver received a citation for using…
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27 March
Ethics Panel Findings Put Rep. Cherfilus-McCormick’s Seat at Risk
“Using disaster relief funds for self-enrichment is a particularly selfish, cynical crime,” Attorney General Pam Bondi said at the time of the indictment. “No one is above the law, least…
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23 March
Ya Ya Alert Bill Dies in Senate Committee, Advocates Plan to Reintroduce School Safety Measure Next Year
Despite support from community leaders and families affected by violence, the bill did not receive a hearing vote in the Senate Criminal Justice Committee before the legislative deadline, effectively ending…
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Nov- 2025 -19 November
Congressman Maxwell Frost Appointed to Critical Transportation & Infrastructure Subcommittees
“I look forward to working with Representative Frost on the Subcommittee on Highways and Transit and the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines and Hazardous Materials to continue improving and expanding access…
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