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A.G. GancarskiJuly 25, 2018

On Fox News Tuesday, Republican gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis addressed his recent spat with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, a New York Democratic congressional nominee who DeSantis lampooned in an Orange Park campaign stop last weekend. “You look at this girl Ocasio-Cortez or whatever she is, I mean, she’s in a totally different universe,” DeSantis said. “It’s basically socialism wrapped […]

Scott PowersJuly 18, 2018

Democratic challenger Sanjay Patel raised $101,000 in the second quarter of his campaign for Florida’s 8th Congressional District, besting incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Bill Posey‘s fundraising efforts by more than $30,000. At the end of June, Posey, the five-term congressman from Rockledge, still possessed a significant campaign cash advantage over the newcomer candidate, with $642,000 […]

Ryan NicolJuly 5, 2018

David Richardson has added more ammo to his case that he’s the progressive choice in Florida’s 27th Congressional District, with the endorsement of the Democratic Progressive Caucus of Florida (DPCF). The group is a chartered caucus of the Florida Democratic Party which works to promote progressive candidates throughout the state. “David Richardson has been a relentless […]

Scott PowersJuly 3, 2018

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum became the first Florida Demoratic gubernatorial candidate Tuesday to adopt a progressive position that’s growing in support and controversy nationally: the abolition of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency. “I support a comprehensive immigration overhaul that includes abolishment of ICE in its current form to be replaced with a more […]

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TALLAHASSEE, FLA. 4/18/25-Candles and remembrances are left near the Unconquered statue a few hours after the Florida State University Gathering of Unity Vigil held Friday to honor victims of the recent mass shooting. COLIN HACKLEY PHOTO

Ron DeSantis bemoans ‘political correctness run amok’ in flap with Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

Democratic challenger Sanjay Patel out-raises Bill Posey in quarter for CD 8

David Richardson gets Democratic Progressive Caucus support

Andrew Gillum: Replace ICE with someone who cares