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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Party issued the following statement:  It’s not surprising that moderate Republicans are retiring as their party no longer represents …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 …

ICYMI: Frank Artiles and Republicans Have Worst Week Ever After Racial and Misogynist Slurs    After referring to his colleagues using racist and sexist slurs, Frank Artiles is feeling the pressure to resign. Republicans refuse to …

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 …

Protestors Call for Frank Artiles’ Resignation After Use of Racist and Misogynistic Slurs Dozens gather at closed Kendall office to demand he resign   Today,​ dozens of protestors gathered outside Frank Artiles’ Kendall office to protest the racist …

Florida Democratic Party Rejects Frank Artiles Weak Apology for Racist and Misogynistic Statements, Stands Behind Senator Audrey Gibson   In response to Frank Artiles’ weak apology for his hate-speech, Florida Democratic Party Chair Stephen Bittel released the following …

As a Result of Racist and Sexist Comments, Florida Democratic Party Calls on Senator Frank Artiles to Resign   In response to the racist and sexist slurs used by Frank Artiles when referring to his African-American and female colleagues …

ICYMI: The Worst of the Worst of the Republican Legislature Budget Republicans hurt Florida families with massive cuts to healthcare, education and the environment   The Florida House and Senate will vote on their respective budgets …