The Orlando representative says she works hard for the rights of everyday people and for those who think government does not work for them. That includes Boricuas in the Sunshine State.

The tragedy that some have called one of the worst disasters in Florida history has already claimed 10 lives while more than 150 remain unaccounted for. As experts look for answers, family and friends of the missing keep the hope alive.

All eyes will be on the Sunshine State as Democrats resolute to unseat controversial Republican incumbents vie for two of the most sought-after offices in the state, if not country.

In Florida, cash bail system critics see it as “criminalizing” poverty and bloating jail populations, as those who cannot pay bail can be stuck in jail awaiting trial, sometimes for months or years.

Running against the Republican incumbent, the math and science teacher from Orlando has a clear plan of action to build systems that help Floridians and promises to work only "for the people."

Undercounted states can lose out not only on political representation and Electoral College votes, but, very importantly, on federal funding that uses census data as a base. This can have a profound impact on individuals and families.

After the GOP-controlled Florida House voted to ban transgender women from playing girls’ or women’s school sports, activists in the state and across the country rev up their efforts to pass the Equality Act.