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Jacob OglesOctober 13, 2018

Democratic congressional candidate David Holden this week called for federal gun legislation after a deadly shooting at a Fort Myers mall. “Our prayers are with you, the two survivors in the hospital and the heroic Marine who came to their aid,” Holden said Wednesday on social media. “This is yet another reason we must end […]

Scott PowersApril 5, 2018

Democrats are sharpening their attacks on Rick Scott just as Florida’s Republican Governor bides his time with a no-comment period until the big announcement Monday when he’s expected to become a candidate for the U.S. Senate. On Thursday, the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee launched a new website “SelfServingScott.com” anticipating Scott’s candidacy. The site lays out […]

Joe HendersonApril 3, 2018

Teachers have been used as chew toys by state legislatures across the country for years, and Florida is no exception. They have been shot at, threatened, and faced great increases in the job demands while the pay and resources haven’t kept up. When students fail, no matter the reason, the blame often falls on teachers […]

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David Holden talks gun control after Fort Myers shootings

Democrats aim new website at Rick Scott

Joe Henderson: Teachers are striking but it probably won’t happen in Florida