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Democrats React to ‘Florida Night’ at RNC Convention

Florida Democrats react to Republican National Convention and the many Florida Republicans who took center stage.

Biden-Harris Campaign Opened Coordinated Campaign Offices in Florida

The Biden-Harris campaign and Florida Democratic Party opened 11 new coordinated campaign offices across the state of Florida.

Trump Survives Assassination Attempt, Calls for Unity

President Donald J. Trump survived assassination attempt at his rally, standing with blood on his face and raising his fist in the air after being shot.

Key Progressive Organizers, Strategists Call to Unite Behind Biden-Harris Ticket

Key progressive organizers, strategists, social media organizers, and organization leaders call on progressives to unite behind Biden-Harris ticket.

Florida Democratic Congressman Slams SCOTUS Decision on Homelessness

A Florida Democratic Congressman slammed the Supreme Court’s decision on criminalizing homelessness in Grants Pass v. Johnson. 

Trump to Hold Rally in Florida

Former President Donald J. Trump will deliver remarks at a rally in Florida.

Democratic Governors United Behind Biden-Harris Ticket

Democratic Governors joined President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris at the White House to discuss the 2024 election.

Senator Rick Scott’s Package of Bills to Hold Communist China Accountable

Florida Senator Rick Scott announced comprehensive package of finance-focused bills to hold Communist China accountable and safeguard American investors.

Democratic Senate Candidate Campaigns in Central Florida

Democratic Senate candidate Debbie Mucarsel-Powell will campaign in Central Florida.

Biden and Trump Brag about Presidential Fundraising Totals

Democratic President Joe Biden and former Republican President Donald Trump are both bragging about their presidential fundraising totals.

Report: U.S. Disenfranchises Large Numbers of Citizens for Criminal Convictions

New report reveals the United States is out of step with rest of the world in disenfranchising large numbers of citizens based on criminal convictions.

Florida AG Leads Fight to Protect President Trump’s First Amendment Rights

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody led a multistate coalition of attorneys general in fighting to support President Trump’s First Amendment rights. 

Inflatable IUD Comes to Orlando in Fight to Protect Contraception Rights

The “IUD Express” Tour arrived in Orlando with a 20-foot plus inflatable IUD to protect contraception rights.

Central Florida State Rep. Receives League of Cities Legislative Award

A Central Florida State Representative received a League of Cities Legislative Appreciation Award.

Orlando Democrat Calls Florida Museum of Black History Task Force a Failure

An Orlando Democrat is calling the Florida Museum of Black History task force a "failure."

Orlando Rep. Highlighted Impacts of Clean Energy Investments for Disadvantaged Communities

Orlando State Rep. and others highlight how clean energy investment is making positive impact on local disadvantaged communities.

Democrats Launch Seniors For Biden-Harris in Florida

Democrats launched Seniors For Biden-Harris with voter outreach events in Florida.

Trump Campaign Announces ‘Black Americans for Trump’ Coalition

Trump campaign launched “Black Americans for Trump,” a coalition with endorsements from elected officials, athletes, entertainers, pastors, and more.

Florida Independent Senate Candidate Calls for Fair Flat Tax

A Florida Independent running for U.S. Senate calls for "fair flat tax," differing from both the Trump plan by Republicans and Biden plan by Democrats.

U.S. Surgeon General Issues Advisory on Public Health Crisis of Gun Violence

United States Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy released a landmark advisory declaring gun violence in America a public health crisis.

Pro-Family Group Shows Video of ‘Homosexual Assault’ on Public Advocate Truck

In what a pro-family group is calling a "homosexual assault," an LGBT activist attacked a pro-family billboard truck displaying political messages.

Presidential Punches Thrown: First Face to Face Fight of 2024 Debate Season

West Orlando News had staff in attendance at the Presidential Debate in Atlanta between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.

Interim Orlando Commissioner Elected, Voters Reject Mayor Buddy Dyer & Regina Hill

Orlando has a new City Commissioner as voters in District 5 reject Mayor Buddy Dyer and disgraced Regina Hill.

Democratic U.S. Senate Candidate Fights for Reproductive Freedom in Tampa

Democratic U.S. Senate candidate campaigned across Tampa, meeting with voters and discussing the importance of protecting reproductive freedom in Florida.

Two Orange County School Board Members Re-Elected Without Opposition

Following the qualifying deadline, two Orange County School Board members have been re-elected without opposition.

Florida Senator Rubio Warns Abortion Pill Harms Environment

Florida Senator Marco Rubio warns that the abortion pill potentially harms the environment.

Florida AG Urges Biden to Stop Supporting Cuba’s Communist Interests

Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody is urging the Biden administration to stop its continued support of Cuba’s communist interests.

Central Florida Congressman’s SHIELD Act Protects Victims of Online Identity Theft

Central Florida Congressman introduced Stopping Hijacking of Identity Expressly for Libel on Domains (SHIELD) Act for victims of online identity theft.

Independent Candidate Runs for U.S. Senate in Florida

Florida’s U.S. Senate contest has another option, as a Central Florida candidate qualified for an independent run for office.

Florida Raises Minimum Age for Strippers, Combats Human Trafficking

Florida is raising the minimum age for strippers, as part of many actions to combat human trafficking and support survivors.