Politics

Travaris McCurdy for House District 40 Special Election: “This Is Personal”

“This community is in my DNA. I went to school here, walked these streets with my grandparents, and now I’m raising my own family here.”—Travaris McCurdy

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Florida Watch Names Natasha Sutherland as New Executive Director

“As a military brat, a daughter of immigrants, and a military spouse, I’ve seen firsthand what the American Dream can be—and what it costs." —Natasha Sutherland

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Mayor Scott Condemns Trump Administration’s Cuts to Public Safety Funding

BLACKPRESSUSA NEWSWIRE — the mayor emphasized that cuts to the Department of Justice’s Office of Justice Programs and related agencies extend far beyond dollar amounts — jeopardizing technical assistance, training,…

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Coretta Anthony-Smith Enters Race for Florida Senate District 15 Seat; Honors Senator Thompson

“Pine Hills, Washington Shores, Historic Parramore, Winter Garden, Ocoee, Gotha, parts of Oakland, the Dr. Phillips area, Historic Eatonville and Apopka residents are struggling to get the kind of public…

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Governor Josh Shapiro’s Home Set on Fire in Early Morning Attack; Suspect in Custod

Authorities have identified the suspect as 38-year-old Cody Balmer, who is now in custody. After scaling the fence, Balmer reportedly made his way inside the residence. He was apprehended in…

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Congressman Maxwell Frost Walks Out of Trump Joint Address

  WASHINGTON, D.C. — Last night, Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost (FL-10) sent a loud and clear message on behalf of the American people by walking out of Donald Trump’s Presidential…

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Senator Geraldine F. Thompson : A Lasting Legacy

U.S. Representative Maxwell Frost, D‑Orlando, stated, "Her impact and legacy of service, resilience, and unwavering love for her community will be felt for generations to come. We lost a giant,…

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Shocking Audio Emerges: 96-Year-Old Interrogated by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement in the Case Against Commissioner Regina Hill

“I’m so confused, I don’t even know my name.” Annie Mae Curtis, the 96-year-old woman who is at the center of the Florida Department of Law Enforcement’s (FDLE) case against …

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Congressman Maxwell A. Frost Talks to The Florida Sun about Immigration and the elimination of The White House Office of Gun Violence and Prevention

“The fact that a guy that’s been shot at would take away The White House Office of Gun Violence and Prevention shows the ignorance and evil we’re battling in the…

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Equal Ground Announces New Era of Leadership

"Under my leadership, you can count on Equal Ground to remain at the forefront of defending democracy, amplifying Black voices, fostering civic engagement, and resisting injustice. We will continue speaking…

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