7 celebrities you didn’t know were from Florida
These world-famous superstars of music, film and television all hail from the Sunshine State.
Dec
2024
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Giselle Balido
Giselle is Floricua's political correspondent. She writes about the economy, environmental and social justice, and all things Latino. A published author, Giselle was born in Havana and grew up in New Jersey and Miami. She is passionate about equality, books, and cats.
Dec
2024
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Jeanette Núñez could be the next governor of Florida. Here’s what you need to know
If Gov. Ron DeSantis is appointed to President-Elect Donald Trump's new administration, Núñez would become Florida’s first Cuban-American and first female governor.
Dec
2024
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Florida seniors in dire financial straits are losing their housing
Despite its reputation as a retirement destination, rising rent costs continue to impact older Floridians, with approximately 35% of seniors in the Sunshine State moving or facing homelessness due to rising rent prices.
Nov
2024
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Trump’s Florida 9: Who they are and what they bring to the new administration
The president-elect’s nominations have given Florida a prominent role in his administration that could reshape the face of the nation.
Nov
2024
14
What you need to know to enroll in the Affordable Care Act in 2025
Explore yours or your family’s specific healthcare options through the ACA, find a health plan and start a 2025 application now.
Nov
2024
12
Sen. Rick Scott vows to ‘accomplish’ Trump’s agenda as he runs for Senate majority leader
Several Republican Senators have endorsed Scott ahead of Wednesday's secret ballot election to appoint a new caucus leader.
Nov
2024
6
Breaking down Florida’s election results
Trump's victory was not the only GOP win in The Sunshine State. Florida failed tilted reinstated GOP candidates in office and axe amendments that the Republican legislature fought to derail.
Nov
2024
5
Donald Trump wins Florida in presidential race
If he ultimately wins the 270 electoral college votes needed to become the 47th president, Trump plans to focus on more aggressive deportation policy that would repatriate hundreds of thousands of immigrants, greatly expanded tariffs that economists believe would add $4000 a year in expenses to middle class families, and seeking revenge on his political opponents.
Nov
2024
5
Rick Scott wins Florida’s US Senate race
Scott – a Donald Trump loyalist – supports Florida’s six-week abortion ban, has voted against stricter gun safety laws, and has long minimized the impact of climate change.
Nov
2024
5
Amendment 4 fails, leaving Florida’s 6-week abortion ban in place
The measure faced strong opposition from DeSantis, who used tactics such as using taxpayer funds to run ads that opposed the amendment
