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Floridians to DeSantis: Come home and fix housing crisis, other woes

TALLAHASSEE — While Gov. Ron DeSantis barnstorms the country campaigning for president, a growing chorus of Floridians are urging him to come home to deal with the state’s soaring housing costs and other problems.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 20, 2023

Florida Governor DeSantis Under Fire For Controversial State Guard Program

Critics raise concerns over militarization and DeSantis's command style if he was Commander-in-Chief.

Zenger · Jul 17, 2023

Special election gives Florida Democrats a shot at swing district

An upcoming special election for a House seat in Central Florida could be a major test for whether state Democrats can bounce back from the drubbing they took last year.

Orlando Sentinel · Jul 13, 2023

Trump lands in West Palm Beach after pleading not guilty to 34 felony counts in New York

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump returned to South Florida on Tuesday evening after an early afternoon court appearance in New York where he pleaded not guilty to 34 felony charges.

Tribune News Service · Apr 5, 2023

Florida Democratic Chair Nikki Fried, Senate leader Lauren Book released from jail after abortion protest arrest

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried, Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book and nine others were released from jail after being arrested Monday night on trespassing charges for protesting a six-week abortion ban that’s poised to pass the Legislature.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 4, 2023

Fla. Dems arrested in pro-choice protest

"The women of this state will not forget the names of the 26 cowards who refused to stand up to Ron DeSantis"

Salon · Apr 4, 2023

Nikki Fried, Senate leader Book arrested by police during abortion protest

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried and Senate Minority Leader Lauren Book were arrested and taken away in handcuffs Monday night during a demonstration over an abortion bill outside Tallahassee City Hall near the Capitol.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 4, 2023

The DOJ Says Marijuana Use, Which Biden Thinks Should Not Be a Crime, Nullifies the Second Amendment

Even as the president bemoans the injustice of pot prohibition, his administration insists that cannabis consumers have no right to arms.

Reason · Mar 13, 2023

The top fundraisers among Florida statewide elected offices

Campaign finance requirements govern how much money candidates may receive from individuals and organizations, how often they must report those contributions, and how much individuals, organizations, and political entities may contribute to campaigns.

Ballotpedia · Mar 8, 2023

Florida bill would "cancel" Democrats

The bill would disenfranchise millions of Florida voters, blocking them from taking part in primary elections

Salon · Mar 2, 2023