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Florida Dems Face A ‘Battlefield' In Upcoming Legislative Session
Florida Democrats in the Legislature face an uphill battle in the upcoming 2022‐2024 term, following the recent general election results.
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Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell: ‘We Will Call Out Injustice…We Will Call For The Truth.'
Newly designated House Democratic Leader Fentrice Driskell told colleagues the next two years "we will be a vocal and principled minority."
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Election 2022: The Legislature Will Have More Black GOP Lawmakers In Both Chambers
Following the midterm elections in Florida, Black representation in the GOP has increased in the state Legislature.
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Pro-Abortion Activists May Be Scarce, While Anti-Abortion Crowd Rallies Tuesday At The Capitol
Anti-abortion activists plan to rally on the Florida Capitol grounds and inside the building Tuesday.
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Fla., Legislative Black Caucus Elects New Leader — Democrat Dianne Hart
With incumbents and new lawmakers convening Tuesday in the Legislature, state Rep. Dianne Hart will take a leadership role as chair.
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Most DeSantis-Backed School Board Candidates In Fla., Won In The 2022 Elections
Overall, 25 of 30 school board candidates backed by DeSantis in 2022 came out as winners, pushing a conservative, controversial agenda.
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DeSantis Pressed On Presidential Run, Speculation Fueled On 'Civil War' With Trump
Following twice-impeached Trump officially launching his 2024 presidential campaign, DeSantis Wednesday didn't acknowledge it.
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U.S. Sens. Rubio And Scott Vote Against Advancing Federal Marriage Equality Law
Florida's two Republican U.S. senators – Marco Rubio and Rick Scott — voted Wednesday against marriage equality.
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Charlie Crist Is Clearing Out His Campaign Accounts, Sending Donations To 20 Statewide Groups
Crist's political future is unknown after the loss to DeSantis in the governor's race last week; he has turned to beneficence.
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Fla., Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried Calls On Feds To Investigate Trump's Claims Of ‘Ballot Theft'
Fried has called upon U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland to investigate what are called "baseless claims" by the twice-impeached Trump.
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Fla., Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz: Will He Stay Or Go, Following These Midterm Results?
While the Democrats' performance in the rest of the U.S., allowed it to maintain control of the Senate, in Fla., the showing wasn't so hot.
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DeSantis Didn't Use Twice-Impeached Trump's Name, But Ignored Trump's Insults
Without even mentioning Trump's name, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday ignored insults from the former president.
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Abortion Foes Press DeSantis For Quick Action On Additional Abortion Restrictions
Anti-abortion activists plan to rally at the Florida Capitol when the Legislature gathers there on Nov. 22, to reorganize.
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Incoming Fla., House Democratic Leader: ‘We Have To Claw And Fight Our Way Out Of This Supermajority'
Florida's incoming House Democratic Leader, Fentrice Driskell, reflects on the challenges ahead for her caucus.
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Are Fla., Republicans Ready For A Trump-DeSantis Clash For The 2024 GOP Presidential Nomination?
DeSantis's decisive reelection victory last week carried significant GOP coattails throughout the state, ending a debate for now.
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Florida GOP Flips Three Congressional Seats With What Democrat Lynn Calls "DeSantis's Illegal Gerrymandered Map"
Lynn said he believes DeSantis's "Illegal Gerrymandered Map will get thrown out by the courts," and Lynn will "return" as winner.
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Proposed Constitutional Amendments Were Popular, But Not Popular Enough
Florida voters have decided not to grant themselves property tax breaks for armoring their homes against flooding.
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Board Approves Sen. Ben Sasse To Lead The University Of Florida, Despite Outcry
The Florida Board of Governors approved U.S. Sen. Ben Sasse as next president of U. of Florida, following weeks of controversy.
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Nicole Upgraded To Tropical Storm; Possible Fla., Hurricane, With Georgia Now In Trajectory
A large incoming storm, Nicole, has been upgraded to a full tropical storm and could soon be a hurricane as it approaches the East Coast.
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2022 Election: Florida's Elected Cabinet Members Will All Be Republicans
With 98 percent of precincts reporting across the state, Florida's elected Cabinet members will be all Republicans.