Florida politics

DHS Watchdog Details Conditions at Alligator Alcatraz; Driskell Calls for Accountability

A DHS inspector general report found serious detention-standard failures at Florida’s former Alligator Alcatraz facility, including the use of small…

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Maxwell Frost Introduces Bill to Block Homeless Detention, Forced Labor

Rep. Maxwell Frost introduced the No Homeless Detention Centers Act, legislation that would restrict HUD-funded programs from forcing homeless people…

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Florida Senate Democrats Call for Uthmeier, Moody to Resign Over Hope Florida Grand Jury Findings

Florida Senate Democrats unanimously called for Attorney General James Uthmeier and U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody to resign following revelations from…

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Florida’s Primary Election Is a Lesson on Black Political Representation By Kevin Harris

Florida’s 2026 primary produced three striking examples of the changing meaning of Black political representation: Byron Donalds could become Florida’s…

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Anthony Rios Resigns as Fire Chief

Orange County Fire Rescue Chief Anthony Rios resigned after acknowledging an inaccurate answer during a county budget hearing concerning fleet…

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Jolly earns major endorsements in Black community

David Jolly continued his campaign outreach to Black communities in Central Florida, meeting with pastors, educators and young voters while…

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FDP Names Marie Woodson to Haitian Outreach Role

The Florida Democratic Party has appointed State Rep. Marie Woodson as Vice Chair for Haitian American Voter Engagement, expanding the…

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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…

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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…

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Frost Praises Closure of ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ Detention Facility

Congressman Maxwell Frost is praising the closure of the controversial “Alligator Alcatraz” detention facility, calling it a failed operation plagued…

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