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FDP Chair Stephen Bittel Embarks on Florida Panhandle Tour  ​ Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel and President Sally Boynton Brown embarked on a two day tour of the Florida panhandle to energize the Democratic base and spread the party’s …

Republicans Sell Out Public Schools, Create Corporate Slush Fund  In response to the Florida Legislature passing HB 7069, FDP spokesperson Johanna Cervone issued the following statement:   “Unsurprisingly, Republicans have closed out the 2017 legislative session …

Mario Diaz-Balart Plays Guessing Games with Floridians’ Healthcare Coverage  Today, South Florida Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart was quoted saying the following about his vote on Trumpcare: “At this stage, I want to keep you guys guessing.” FDP spokesperson …

In First 100 Days as Chair of the Florida Democratic Party, Stephen Bittel Continues Delivering on Campaign Promises, Announces Accomplishments   100 days after his election, FDP Chair Stephen Bittel announced that the Florida Democratic Party …

Florida Democratic Party Announces Former Vice-President Joe Biden as Keynote Speaker for Annual Leadership Blue Gala Former Vice President Biden will join Democrats from across the state as the party gears up for 2018   Today, the Florida Democratic Party announced that former …

Upon the recent news that Congresswoman Ileana Ros-Lehtinen retiring, Johanna Cervone, spokeswoman for the the Florida Democratic Party issued the following statement:  It’s not surprising that moderate Republicans are retiring as their party no longer represents …

As Critical Budget Deadline Looms, Scott Leaves Town for NRA Convention Tallahassee, FL — In response to Governor Rick Scott’s address to the NRA National Convention in Atlanta, Florida Democratic Party President Sally Boynton Brown issued …

Puerto Rico Becomes Newest Target of Donald Trump’s Lies and Bullying  Florida Democratic Party spokesperson Johanna Cervone issued the following statement regarding Donald Trump’s falsehoods about Puerto Rico:   “Puerto Ricans are tax-paying, American citizens, though it …

Florida Democratic Party Concludes National Search, Hires Sally Boynton Brown as New President   Boynton Brown brings extensive experience in party building and grassroots infrastructure development from her time as President of the Association of Democratic State Party Executive Directors and Executive Director of the Idaho …

Frank Artiles Caves to Florida Democrats and Progressives Around the Country and Resigns from Florida Senate While Republicans in the State Legislature have remained silent on Artiles racist and sexist hate speech, Democrats and Progressives successfully …