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Today, by a 5-2 vote, the Florida Supreme Court upheld Leon County Circuit Court Judge Robert Wheeler’s decision to sentence Alvin Davis to a 15-year prison sentence in a firearms case, the maximum allowed under Florida …
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On Monday November 29, 2021, the Florida House of Representatives published two draft congressional district maps as part of this year’s redistricting process. Based on the 2020 election results the first map would have had former …
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Today the Supreme Court hears oral arguments today in the most important abortion access case in decades that could determine the future of reproductive health care for millions of women, Florida Democratic Party Executive Director Marcus …
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On Sunday November 28th, trailblazing former Congresswoman Carrie Meek passed away in Miami at the age of 95 according to a statement released by a family spokesperson. In reaction to these devastating news, Florida Democratic Party …
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At sunset on Sunday November 28, 2021, Jewish communities across our nation and the world began celebrating Hanukkah. In recognition of this important religious observance, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz issued the following statement: “The …
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On Thursday November 25, 2021 Americans across the nation will celebrate the traditional Thanksgiving holiday. In recognition of this occasion, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz issued the following statement: “Thanksgiving gives us an opportunity to …
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Today a jury in Glynn County, Georgia found Travis McMichael, Gregory McMichael and William Bryan Jr., accused of killing 25-year-old Ahmaud Arbery in February of last year, to be guilty of murder. In reaction to these …
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Today, after roughly 26 hours of deliberation, a Kenosha, Wisconsin jury found Kyle Rittenhouse, who shot two men and wounded a third, not guilty of homicide and other charges. In reaction to the jury’s verdict, Florida …
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Following the House Of Representatives voting to pass the Build Back Better Act, Florida Democratic Party Chair Manny Diaz released the following statement: “Democrats are focused on lowering costs for Floridians, and advancing the Build Back …
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President Joe Biden announced yesterday additional appointments to his administration including Puerto Rican physician Dr. Lester Martinez-Lopez as Assistant Secretary of Defense for Health Affairs in the Department of Defense. Dr. Martinez-Lopez recently served as the …
