Courts have repeatedly rejected the Florida governor’s narrow-minded agenda as a “positively dystopian” assault on free speech and due process.
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Kris Fitzgerald Reinstated to Lake Wales City Commission Seat
City Commissioner Kris Fitzgerald has been reinstated to her seat on the Lake Wales City Commission nearly two years after her suspension by Governor Ron DeSantis following her arrest on felony charges. Her acquittal on all charges in a jury trial last October allowed for her resumption of service. Fitzgerald served only two months of her elected term prior to being suspended.
Florida Young Democrats ponder the future
‘We feel defeated, but I think we’re getting energy from each other’
Florida Supreme Court blocks DeSantis justice pick
The Florida Supreme Court blocked Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) pick to join the court and said he must select a new nominee because the woman he first chose to fill a vacancy is constitutionally ineligible to serve.
DeSantis overstepped authority in picking justice but no going back now, Florida Supreme Court rules
DeSantis overstepped authority in picking justice but no going back now, Florida Supreme Court rules
Orlando Sentinel Endorsement: Biden for president, because he can get us out of Trump’s mess
More than a year ago, the Orlando Sentinel published an editorial saying we wouldn’t endorse Donald Trump for re-election. We facetiously left the door open to changing our mind if, say, he cured cancer.
Oil drilling off Florida’s coast looms on the horizon this election season
A moratorium on oil leasing in part of the Gulf of Mexico is set to expire. What would Trump or Biden do?
DeSantis still isn’t filling key environmental boards. This group has an issue with that.
“We urge you to do your job as Governor.”
Gillum announces ‘unprecedented push’ in voter outreach and campaign donations
BY SAMANTHA J. GROSS Florida Democrats launch massive voter registration drive ahead of 2020. At an evening rally at Florida Memorial University’s Miami Gardens campus, Andrew Gillum rolled out an …
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Florida Democrats slam OFR pick for ties to anti-LGBTQ group
Florida Democrats slammed Gov. Ron DeSantis’ choice to run the Office of Financial Regulation for ties to anti-LGBTQ groups. A news release from the Florida Democratic Party criticizes the selection of securities …
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