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TALLAHASSEE, FL – This week, CBS News reported the dismantling and closure of the Everglades Detention Facility, also known as Alligator Alcatraz. In response to this news Nikki Fried, Chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, issued …
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – As the qualifying period for the 2026 midterm elections closes today, the Florida Democratic Party is recognizing the hundreds of Florida Democrats who stepped up to run and will appear on this year’s …
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced that he is suspending his 2026 Gubernatorial bid after being diagnosed with prostate cancer earlier this week. In response to this news Nikki Fried, Chairwoman of …
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, after nearly 33 years of tireless service to the people of South Florida, Congresswoman Frederica Wilson announced her retirement. In response to the Congresswoman’s decision to retire, Nikki Fried, Chairwoman of the …
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, Ron DeSantis had Capitol police forcibly remove peaceful protesters, including Rep. Angie Nixon, and members of the press from his office. The protestors gathered to have their voices heard in response to …
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Tallahassee, FL — Following today’s 6-3 U.S. Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana v. Callais, and today’s passage of illegal Congressional maps in the Florida Legislature, the Florida Democratic Party released the following statement: “The Voting Rights …
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, Ron DeSantis sent his personally drawn Congressional map, presented in red and blue, to FOX News before he shared them with Floridians or the very state lawmakers that will vote on it. …
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – Today, Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from the House of Representatives after being indicted on fraud charges involving the misuse of COVID-19 funds. In response, Nikki Fried, Chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party, issued the …
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TALLAHASSEE, FL- Today, news broke of the tragic and untimely death of Florida Democratic Party Vice Chair and Coral Springs Vice Mayor, Nancy Metayer Bowen. Upon learning of her passing, Florida Democratic Party Chair, Nikki Fried …
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TALLAHASSEE, FL – Last night, Donald Trump signed an unconstitutional executive order gutting vote-by-mail access ahead of the 2026 midterms. Today, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida’s so-called “Purge Act,” imposing new documentation barriers that will make …