Florida politics
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Nov- 2026 -11 NovemberPolitics
Florida House Democrats Name Leadership Team for 2026–28
Florida House Democratic Leader-designate Christine Hunschofsky announced her leadership team for the 2026–28 term. Marie Woodson, Gallop Franklin II, Allison…
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5 NovemberPolitics
Black Women Make History in 2026 Elections Across Florida and Georgia | Florida Sun
The 2026 elections marked historic gains for Black women in politics. Tiffany Moore Russell became Orange County's first Black woman…
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Oct- 2026 -28 OctoberPolitics
Uthmeier’s Push for Fetal Personhood in Florida Draws Criticism
Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s fetal personhood push drew criticism from state Democrats and warnings about potential effects on abortion,…
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21 OctoberElections
Angie Nixon Joins Disney Workers Town Hall | Florida Sun
Angie Nixon and former U.S. Sen. Bill Nelson joined Disney workers for an Oct. 20 town hall in Orlando focused…
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7 OctoberLocal Politics
Orange County Blue Bash Brings Democrats Together in Orlando
Orange County Democrats gathered in Orlando for the annual Victory Blue Bash, bringing together candidates, elected officials, activists and community…
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Sep- 2026 -16 SeptemberCommentary
MAGA Fest at the Orange Blossom Classic
Republican Byron Donalds made an appearance at the Orange Blossom Classic while Democrat David Jolly continued gathering prominent endorsements and…
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14 SeptemberFlorida News
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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9 SeptemberGovernment
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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Aug- 2026 -27 AugustCrime
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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19 AugustOp-Ed
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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