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Orange County Mayor Candidate Sends Message on Status of Campaign

One Orange County Mayor candidate sent a message about the status of her campaign.
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Florida Rep. Calls for President’s Removal from Office

A Florida Representative is calling for President's removal from office. 
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In Contrast to Current Mayor, Orlando Candidate Encourages Civic Participation

In stark contrast to current Mayor Buddy Dyer, Orlando mayoral candidate is encouraging civic participation.
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Democratic Florida Rep. Found Guilty by Ethics Committee

A Democratic Florida Representative was found guilty by the Ethics Committee. 
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Orange County Mayor Candidate Wants to Work with Republicans & Democrats

An Orange County Mayor candidate said she wants to work with Republicans and Democrats.
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Florida Governor DeSantis Signs Crime Bills

Governor DeSantis signed crime bills, including Missy's Law.
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Tampa Rep. Blasts President Trump for Selling Out Florida Families

Tampa Representative Kathy Castor blasted President Trump for "selling out Florida families."
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Florida Senator Pushes Legislation on Sanctuary Cities

Florida Senator Rick Scott introduced legislation on sanctuary cities.
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Governor DeSantis Signs Florida Farm Bill

Governor Ron DeSantis signed the Florida Farm Bill.
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Florida Rep. Maxwell Frost Leads Affordable Housing Fight

Florida Representative Maxwell Frost is leading a fight for affordable housing.
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Florida Democrats Win House Seat in Trump’s Backyard, Senate Seat Held by Lt. Governor

Florida Democrats celebrated winning a House seat in President Trump's backyard, and a Senate formerly held by the Republican Lt. Governor. 
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Florida Republicans Celebrate Wins in Local Elections

Florida Republicans celebrated various wins in local elections this month. 
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Governor DeSantis Signs Legislation to Protect Florida’s Coasts

Governor Ron DeSantis signed two pieces of legislation aimed at protecting Florida’s coasts and strengthening coastal resilience and restoration efforts.
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Florida Rep. Wants All Fallen Service Members Honored in Capitol Rotunda

A Florida Representative is renewing his push for all fallen service members to be honored in Capitol Rotunda.
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Leading Candidate for Mayor Says Small Businesses Struggling in Orlando

Candidate for Orlando mayor says local small businesses are struggling and that municipal construction projects are making things worse.
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Florida Senator Reprimands Democrats Over Continued DHS Shutdown

Republican Florida Senator reprimanded Democrats over the DHS government shutdown.
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Florida Democratic Party Slams Republicans for Legislature Not Doing Job

The Florida Democratic Party slammed Republicans for the state legislature not doing the one job required in the constitution. 
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Republican Florida Legislature Unanimously Passed Democrat’s Bill

The Republican-controlled Florida legislature unanimously passed a Democrat's bill in a powerful moment that brought everyone together.
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Florida Legislature Passes Animal Welfare, Heads to Governor DeSantis

The Florida legislature passed landmark bipartisan animal welfare legislation, and is now heads to Governor Ron DeSantis.
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Orange County Mayor Candidate Addresses Local Attainable Housing

Stephanie Murphy, running for Orange County Mayor, took on the issue of creating more attainable housing in Central Florida.
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Florida Representative Recognized Marco Rubio on House Floor

A Florida Representative recognized Marco Rubio on the House Floor.
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Tampa Congresswoman Says Republicans Putting Safety at Risk

Democratic Tampa Congresswoman said that Republicans are putting Americans' safety at risk.
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Florida Senator’s Balanced Budget Responsibility Act Aims to Stop Reckless Spending

Florida Senator is pushing his Balanced Budget Responsibility Act to "stop Washington's reckless spending."
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Florida Democrats Call to Suspend State Gas Tax

Florida Democrats are calling to suspend the state gas tax, while blaming President Donald Trump and Republicans for the increased costs. 
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Double Standard Darren Soto Recognizes Threat, Still Votes to Empower It

Central Florida Congressman Darren Soto proved a politician can acknowledge a threat and still vote to empower it. 
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Progressives Say ‘Dangerous’ Legislation Will Lead to ‘Disease, Sickness, and Death’

Progressives are saying that "dangerous" legislation in Florida will lead to "more disease, sickness, and death."
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Coalition Warns Florida Legislation Will Cause ‘Chaos and Disenfranchisement’

A coalition is warning that two bills in the Florida legislature, HB 991 and SB 1334, will cause "chaos and disenfranchisement."
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Consumer Protections from Costs of Data Centers Passed by Florida Senate

The Florida Senate passed consumer protections from increased utility costs of data centers.
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[Update] In Rare 116–0 Vote, Florida House Unanimously Passed Bill from Democrat

In a rare 116-0 vote, the Florida House which is dominated by Republicans unanimously passed a bill from a Democrat.
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Florida Congressmen Introduce Legislation to Expand Homeownership Opportunities

Two Florida Congressmen introduced legislation to expand homeownership opportunities.
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