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State Attorney Worrell Returns to Office, Prioritizes Justice, Accountability, Equity

State Attorney Monique Worrell said her "rightful return to office" was a pivotal moment for Orange County and Osceola County.
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No CORRUPTION Act Signed Into Law

The No Congressionally Obligated Recurring Revenue Used As Pensions to Incarcerated Officials Now (No CORRUPTION) Act was signed into law.
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Florida Senator Rick Scott Named Chairman of Special Committee on Aging

Florida Senator Rick Scott was recently named the Chairman of the Special Committee on Aging, in addition to other committee assignments.
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Tampa Man Guilty of Threatening to Plant Bomb in Congressional District Office

A Tampa man is guilty of threatening to plant a bomb in a congressional district office in Central Florida.
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Florida Debt Report Highlights Fiscal Responsibility, Strong Economic Growth

Florida debt report highlighted fiscal responsibility and strong economic growth in 2024, according to the Sunshine State's CFO.
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State Attorney Dave Aronberg Announces Next Chapter with Launch of New Law Firm

Palm Beach County State Attorney Dave Aronberg announced he will be managing partner of a boutique law firm.
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Former Hillsborough County Republican Party Treasurer Arrested

The former Hillsborough County Republican Party Treasurer was arrested.
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Election Date Set for Brightline Workers to Join Transport Workers Union

An election for Lead Attendants and Onboard Attendants at Brightline to join the Transport Workers Union of America is taking place.
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Open Letter: Florida’s Health Curriculum Limits Should Not Impact Our Libraries

Multiple organizations are urging school district leaders to recognize that state-mandated curriculum limits should not extend to school libraries.
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Florida Democrats’ Letter Urges Biden to Extend Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status

U.S. Representatives Soto and Wasserman Schultz, both Florida Democrats, led a letter urging to extend Venezuela for Temporary Protected Status.
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Florida Prosperity Project Applauds Florida for Further Reducing Childhood Poverty

Florida Prosperity Project applauded Florida for further reducing childhood poverty, saying it is a testament to collaborative action.
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Florida KidCare Expansion Approved, Cutting Childhood Poverty

Florida's KidCare expansion was approved, cutting childhood poverty.
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State Representative Wants Florida Protected from Venezuelan Gang Tren de Aragua

A state representative wants to make sure Florida is protected from the violent Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua.
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Orange County Resident Appointed Member of Electoral College

Orange County resident was one of the 30 electors appointed to the Electoral College in Florida.
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Florida AG Leads Coalition in Support of Pam Bondi’s U.S. Attorney General Confirmation

The Florida AG is leading a coalition in support of Pam Bondi's Senate confirmation for U.S. Attorney General.
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Florida Democratic Party Issues ‘Grave Warning’ If Ron DeSantis Nominated as Defense Secretary

The Florida Democratic Party issued a "grave warning" if Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is nominated as Defense Secretary.
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Florida Democrat Joins DOGE Government Efficiency Caucus

Florida Congressman, a Democrat, is joining the DOGE government efficiency caucus.
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Senator Rick Scott Joins Senate DOGE Caucus to Eliminate Government Waste

Florida Senator Rick Scott joined the Senate DOGE Caucus to eliminate government waste.
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New Chair of the Libertarian Party of Florida Announced

A new chair of the Libertarian Party of Florida was recently announced.
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Progressives Want Democratic Party Reform with Bold Working-Class Agenda

Progressives want Democratic Party reform with a bold working-class agenda after Republican President Donald Trump's electoral success. 
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Orlando Congressman Accepts Award for Leadership in Housing Justice

Orlando Congressman recently accepted an award for leadership in housing justice and fighting to end homelessness and poverty.
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Florida Congressman Launches DOGE Caucus

Florida Congressman launched Delivering Outstanding Government Efficiency (DOGE) Caucus to reduce waste, fraud, and abuse in the federal government.
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Democratic Party Responds to President Trump’s ‘Extreme Florida Man’ Cabinet

The Democratic Party responded to President Donald Trump's "extreme Florida Man" cabinet after several top picks from the Sunshine State.
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City of Winter Garden Unanimously Passes Energy Choice Ordinance

The Winter Garden City Council unanimously passed Ordinance No. 24-46, better known as the “Energy Choice Ordinance."
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Senator Rick Scott Slams Department of Defense Audit Failure, Demands Accountability

Florida Senator Rick Scott slammed the Department of Defense audit failure and demanded accountability to the U.S. taxpayer.
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Florida Attorney General Moody Takes Action Against FEMA Officials

Attorney General Ashley Moody takes legal action against Federal Emergency Management Agency officials.
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Information on Getting Inauguration Tickets from Florida Senator Rubio

Florida Senator Marco Rubio’s office is issuing a limited number of inauguration tickets to President-elect Donald Trump’s ceremony.
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Florida Democrat Wants to Be First Gen Z Member of Congressional Leadership

A Florida Democrat wants to be the first Gen Z member of congressional leadership.
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Florida Congressman Introduces Youth Climate Leadership Act

Florida Congressman introduces the Youth Climate Leadership Act, a new bill in the House of Representatives.
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House Democrats Promise Bipartisanship ‘Whenever Possible’ to Help Americans

U.S. House Democrats said they will extend a hand of bipartisanship "whenever possible" to make life better for everyday Americans.
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