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Florida Voters Deserve an Answer from Putnam on HB7069   MIAMI, FL – All across the state, concerned communities are mobilizing against HB7069. Parents, teachers, superintendents, school boards, and community leaders are all speaking out against HB7069. This includes every …

ICYMI: Parents, Teachers, Superintendents and Grassroots Organizations Resist HB 7069, Demand a Veto​   Across the state, concerned community members are calling on Rick Scott to veto HB 7069. The Republican sponsored legislation is a massive, 278 page bill …

Rick Scott: Veto HB 7069   HB 7069 passed the House and Senate and is just a signature away from siphoning our taxpayer dollars away from public schools to appease Republican donors. FDP spokesperson Johanna Cervone issued the following statement:  …

Trump Supporter and Artiles Apologist Jose Felix Diaz Running for Senate District 40   Florida Democratic Party spokesperson Johanna Cervone issued the statement below following Jose Felix Diaz’s announcement to run in Senate district 40:    “It shouldn’t …

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 …