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Report Details Potential Illegal Fraud Activity on ActBlue Democratic Platform

A new U.S. House report detailed potential illegal fraud activity on the ActBlue Democratic fundraising platform.
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Florida Senator Rick Scott Visits U.S. Allies Denmark, Estonia, Finland

Florida Senator Rick Scott visited U.S. allies Denmark, Estonia, and Finland to discuss shared national security interests.
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Tiffany Moore Russell Officially Files to Run for Orange County Mayor

Tiffany Moore Russell officially announced her candidacy for Orange County Mayor in the 2026 election.
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Orlando Mayor Candidate Attacks President Trump Over…Harvard?

Progressive Democrat Anna Eskamani, who is running for Orlando Mayor, attacked Republican President Donald Trump in a hyper-partisan way over...Harvard.
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Florida Democratic Congressman Calls President Donald Trump a Dictator

A Florida Democratic Congressman called Republican President Donald Trump a dictator.
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Florida State University Democrats, FDP Respond to FSU Mass Shooting

The Florida State University Democrats and the Florida Democratic Party responded to the recent FSU mass shooting.
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Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Gulf of America Bills

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signed two Gulf of America bills.
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Florida College & University Leaders Discuss House Cuts to Higher Education Budget

Florida college and university leaders recently discussed House cuts to the higher education budget.
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Florida Democratic Party Slams Governor DeSantis for ‘Continued Abuses of Power’

The Florida Democratic Party slammed Republican Governor Ron DeSantis for "continued abuses of power."
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Florida Senators Introduce Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act

Florida Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody, both Republicans, introduced the Defending Domestic Orange Juice Production Act.
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Florida House Proposes Budget with Record $6 Billion in Cuts, DeSantis Says Misplaced Priorities

Republicans in the Florida House proposed a budget with a record $6 billion in cuts, but Governor Ron DeSantis believes it represents misplaced priorities.
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$1,000 Property Tax Rebates for Florida Homeowners Proposed

Governor DeSantis proposed $1,000 property tax rebates for Florida homeowners, saying property taxes require homeowners to pay rent to government.
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Bill Moore Announces Campaign for Orange County Sheriff to ‘Reset The Tone’

Bill Moore announced his candidacy for Orange County Sheriff and pledged to "reset the tone" while citing transparency and accountability concerns.
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Florida Congressman Slams President Trump, ICE for ‘Kidnapping’ UF Student

Florida Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost slammed President Donald Trump and ICE for "kidnapping" a UF student, who has been deported.
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Tampa Representative Kathy Castor Blasts ‘Wallet-Busting’ Trump Tariffs

Tampa Representative Kathy Castor blasted the "wallet-busting" Trump tariffs and warned Republican economic policies could throw America into a recession.
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Rep. Soto Introduces Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act

Central Florida Congressman Darren Soto introduced the Kissimmee River Wild and Scenic River Act.
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Senator Rick Scott Announces Bill to Establish Secretary for U.S. Coast Guard

Senator Rick Scott introduced legislation to establish a Secretary of the Coast Guard.
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Senator Moody Fights for Affordable Homeownership for Florida Law Enforcement

Senator Ashley Moody is fighting for affordable homeownership for Florida law enforcement officers, as the HELPER Act is a top priority.
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Congressman Maxwell Frost Takes Questions during Reddit AMA

Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost took questions during a recent Reddit AMA.
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Despite Big Losses, Florida Democrats Celebrate Performances in Special Elections

Despite big political losses, Florida Democrats celebrated "historic performances" in recent congressional special elections that Republicans easily won.
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Senator Rick Scott Introduces Bill to Track Treasury Payments

Florida Senator Rick Scott introduced bill to track all Treasury payments after DOGE found $4.7 trillion in unmarked and untraceable payments.
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Congressman Maxwell Frost, Florida Legislators Sound Alarm on Medicaid Cuts

Congressman Maxwell Alejandro Frost joined Democratic Florida legislators to sound the alarm on Medicaid cuts the uncertain state of the program.
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Senator Bernie Sanders Endorses in Florida Congressional Special Election

Senator Bernie Sanders endorsed in Florida congressional special election, Republicans quickly made "socialist" political attacks and warned voters.
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Trump-Endorsed Republican Calls Democratic Campaign ‘A $10 Million Scam’

Trump-endorsed Republican candidate Randy Fine called the Democratic campaign of Josh Weil "a $10 million scam" in Florida.
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Tampa Representative Kathy Castor Reintroduces Bipartisan MISSION ZERO Act

Tampa Democratic Representative Kathy Castor reintroduced the bipartisan MISSION ZERO Act with North Carolina Republican Rep. Richard Hudson.
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Lawmakers, Civil Rights Groups Push Revised & Expanded Florida Voting Rights Act

Democratic lawmakers and civil rights groups are pushing a revised and expanded Harry T. and Harriette V. Moore Florida Voting Rights Act.
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UCF Economist: Florida Will Continue to Grow, Despite Federal Shakeups

A UCF economist is predicting Florida will continue to grow, despite federal shakeups.
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Florida Senators Introduce Legislation to Bring NASA HQ to Space Coast

Florida Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody introduced legislation to bring the NASA HQ to the Space Coast.
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DNC Chair Joins FDP Chair to Campaign in Florida ahead of Special Election

Ahead of Tuesday’s special congressional election in Florida, Democratic National Committee Chair is joining FDP Chair on the ground.
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Democrat Josh Weil Raises Over $10 Million in FL-6 Congressional Special Election

Josh Weil, Democrat in the FL-6 congressional special election, announced that his campaign has raised over $10 million for the cycle.
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