Florida, Democrats and Alligator Alcatraz
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With the Florida Democratic Party looking for creative ways to break through to voters in a state that’s become a GOP stronghold, Chair Nikki Fried wants party members to consider opening their primary elections to nonparty-affiliated voters,
Florida Democratic Chair Nikki Fried, at a Florida Democratic Party event on Aug. 10, 2023 in West Palm Beach. (Anthony Man/South Florida Sun Sentinel) 2025 landscape
Gen Z Congressman Maxwell Frost faces backlash after controversial remarks about Republicans' pro-life stance during a House hearing that resulted in a tense exchange with Virginia Foxx.
President Donald Trump toured the newly opened Florida immigration detention center nicknamed “Alligator Alcatraz" on Tuesday morning.
Murphy represented parts of Orange County for Florida's 7th congressional district from 2017 to 2023 before choosing not to run for reelection as her district would be redrawn.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. — Former U.S. Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy announced she is running for Mayor of Orange County. Murphy says her campaign will focus on economic growth, lowering living costs, community safety, and family opportunities.
After denying entry to Democratic lawmakers last week, the Florida Division of Emergency Management is scheduling a tour of the Everglades immigrant detention center for state legislators and Congress members on Saturday.