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Parkland Students Speak Out Against Rick Scott’s Gun Proposal   As they returned to school Wednesday, Parkland students made it clear they are “mad” at Rick Scott and Republicans for continuing to prioritize their self-serving politics and the interests …

THE MAN WHO SOLD HIS SOUL: ADAM PUTNAM SIDES WITH MARION HAMMER OVER GUN VIOLENCE VICTIMS   Tallahassee, Fl. — After two weeks of silence, today Adam Putnam made clear where his true loyalties lie: with …

FDP Statement on Adam Putnam’s Latest #NRASellout News Tallahassee, Fl. — Today, Florida Democratic Party spokesperson Kevin Donohoe issued the following statement on the Tampa Bay Times’ report that Adam Putnam does not support raising the …

MEDIA AVAILABILITY, 3 PM: Parkland Mother Linda Beigel Schulman to Discuss Republican Efforts to Pressure Parkland Families   Tallahassee, Fl. — At 3 PM, Parkland Mother Linda Beigel Schulman will hold a media availability to discuss …

ICYMI: Baby-step Gun Bill Needs Governor’s Direction Tallahassee, Fl. – As three assault weapons bans failed in Senate and House committees this week, Rick Scott’s leadership was nowhere to be found in the Capitol. Scott and Tallahassee …

Corcoran Uses Gun Safety Debate to Cynically Advance His Gubernatorial Primary Ambitions   House Speaker Chooses Breitbart and Fox News over Parkland Students, #NeverAgain Movement   Tallahassee, Fl. — House Speaker Richard Corcoran is ignoring the …

FDP Responds After Third Democratic Amendment Banning Assault Weapons Fails   Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Juan Peñalosa released the following statement after the third Democratic amendment to ban assault weapons failed to pass Tuesday:   …

Rick Scott’s Record Speaks For Itself   FDP Spokeswoman Caroline Rowland released the following statement on Rick Scott’s “woefully inadequate” gun legislation.   “Rick Scott always says whatever he thinks will help himself, but his record …

Ron DeSantis Parties at Mar-a-Lago, Ignores Pleas from Parkland Students   “Truth About Israel” Gala Was Planned to Show Solidarity with Trump’s Charlottesville Comments   Tallahassee, Fl. — As lawmakers in Tallahassee fiercely debate gun safety …

FDP Responds to Democratic Amendment Banning Assault Weapons Failing to Pass House Rules Committee   Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Juan Peñalosa released the following statement after the Democratic amendment to ban assault rifle’s failed to …