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Ryan NicolJuly 1, 2018

Chris King knows he has ground to make up in the race for the Democratic gubernatorial nomination. But as the August 28 primary closes in, he says his campaign can make it happen. “I’ve got to work very, very hard all across the state of Florida to communicate our message, communicate our ideas.” In an […]

Ryan NicolJuly 1, 2018

Philip Levine is fighting hard to hold onto his slight lead in the polls, as he made the rounds at the Leadership Blue conference at The Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood. The event provided candidates with the opportunity to connect with activists and interest groups, providing at least 14 different caucuses advocating for different constituents. Levine […]

Ryan NicolJuly 1, 2018

Jeff Greene is the newest Democrat to enter the Florida governor’s race. And as he tries to play catch-up, the billionaire is sharing his thoughts on the primary race, including some tough talk about his opponents. Greene was one of several Democratic candidates for Governor to appear at this weekend’s Leadership Blue conference at The Diplomat […]

Ryan NicolJuly 1, 2018

As President Donald Trump says his administration has ended the policy of separating migrant children from their families at the border, Democrats say they are intent on making sure voters don’t forget. Hundreds rallied Saturday outside The Diplomat Hotel in Hollywood, the site of this weekend’s Leadership Blue conference. Among those attending the “Families Belong […]

Ryan NicolJune 30, 2018

Voters and activists have packed The Diplomat Hotel through the weekend during the Democrats’ Leadership Blue summit. Saturday, they got their chance to meet the campaigns up close. Volunteers, and even some of the candidates, set up to meet with party loyalists and give their pitch on why their team will be the winning team […]

Daniel TilsonJune 17, 2015

We 99 percent of Floridians who haven’t benefited from and in many cases have been harmed or held back by almost 20 years of increasingly conservative Republican domination of Florida government and public policy — we deserve and desperately need a high-functioning opposition party with a specific plan and time frame for restoring political and legislative balance to […]

Daniel TilsonJune 16, 2015

We 99 percent of Floridians who haven’t benefited from and in many cases have been harmed or held back by almost 20 years of increasingly conservative Republican domination of Florida government and public policy — we deserve and desperately need a high-functioning opposition party with a specific plan and time frame for restoring political and legislative balance to […]

Daniel TilsonJune 16, 2015

We 99 percent of Floridians who haven’t benefited from and in many cases have been harmed or held back by almost 20 years of increasingly conservative Republican domination of Florida government and public policy — we deserve and desperately need a high-functioning opposition party with a specific plan and time frame for restoring political and legislative balance to […]

Mitch PerryJune 11, 2015

Charlie Crist’s narrow loss last fall to Rick Scott was devastating for the Democratic Party of Florida, but hope springs eternal when it comes to 2016. To prepare for next year’s battles, as well as just getting together and having a good time, over 1,200 Florida Democrats from across the state will regroup and get fired up […]

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Crowds gather to see Atlantis at Kennedy Space Center Visitor Complex. (Gabrielle Russon)

Chris King looks to differentiate himself from Democratic field

Philip Levine talks issues from Leadership Blue conference

Jeff Greene talks Democratic primary from Leadership Blue conference

Florida Democrats rally against child separation policy in Hollywood

Democratic gubernatorial campaigns hold meet-and-greet with activists

Daniel Tilson: Florida Democratic Party “rebrands” with a whimper, not a bang

Daniel Tilson: Florida Democratic Party “rebrands” with a whimper, not a bang

Daniel Tilson: Florida Democratic Party 'rebrands' with a whimper, not a bang

Florida Democrats prepare to party this Saturday night in Hollywood