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All Eyes Will Be on Florida’s Primary Election
In addition to determining who will challenge DeSantis for the governor’s seat, the Aug. 23 primary could have a big impact on the US House.
Yes, Climate Change Is Impacting Floridians Right Now
Residents of the Sunshine State are feeling the effects of global warming, and Latinos and Democrats are calling for action.
Five Years After Pulse: There Is No Set Time to Heal.
We spoke with a survivor, a Florida representative, and a psychologist about the needs of those who are alive to tell about that horrific night in Orlando.
What the Democrats’ Ban on Gender-Specific Pronouns Really Means
The plan, which Speaker Nancy Pelosi called a “bold and future-focused” move, aims to strike “he” and “she” from the rules of the US House of Representatives.
Bernie Sanders Drops Out Of Presidential Race
Benie Sanders ends presidential campaign after disappointing primary results, leaving Biden as likely Democratic nominee.
Here’s What You Need to Know to Vote in North Carolina This Year
At the close of 2019, the state’s voter ID law was temporarily struck down and its gerrymandered congressional maps were drawn.
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.
Trump and the MAGA movement have spent years preparing to contest the 2024 election results
Donald Trump’s plan to challenge a 2024 election loss involves relying on the far-right justices on the Supreme Court all the way down to MAGA sheriffs and local election officials, with a helping hand from Republicans in Congress, state lawmakers, and a firehose of lies and conspiracies being spread on social media.
Jennifer López’s Emotional Speech for Kamala Harris Sparks Call to Action in Las Vegas
The singer said that the former president “reminded us who he really is and how he really feels.” And she emphasized that he not only offended Puerto Ricans, but all Latinos.
Progressive Turnout Project: ‘Florida is still very much a swing state’
The voting organization has sent handwritten postcards to nearly 2 million voters in Florida. If you're feeling election anxiety and want to put that energy to work, the Progressive Turnout Project has a long list of volunteer opportunities—from phone banking in your...
13 wildest lies Trump told in the debate with Kamala Harris
Ex-President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris met for their first presidential debate—and Trump unleashed a barrage of lies and misleading claims.
Llamado Boricua: Puerto Rican leaders in Central Florida launch voting initiative for 2024 elections
Florida Rep. Johanna López, highlighs the importance of supporting Puerto Rican candidates and those who advocate for policies that align with the community’s needs.
Want to help increase voter turnout in Florida? Here are 5 ways.
With such a pivotal election just around the corner, it’s more important than ever that we encourage everyone to exercise their right to vote and make their voices heard.
Top 6 reasons you should become a poll worker in Florida
Are you looking for a way to get involved in the electoral process? Here are some reasons why you should consider applying to be a poll worker.
Florida House candidate María Revelles condemns JD Vance’s ‘childless cat ladies’ remarks
For María Revelles, candidate for Florida House of Representatives 47 district, comments characterizing women in the Democratic Party as “childless cat ladies” only divide society and divert attention from more important issues.
Sabrina Bousbar shares why she’s running for Congress
Bousbar, who is running to unseat Republican Anna Paulina Luna in November, talked to Floricua about what is really causing high prices and inflation, and who’s restricting freedoms across the state.
10 things to know about Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar
Here is a look at some of the Republican incumbent’s most controversial positions as she runs for reelection in November.
Navigating voter registration in Florida: What you need to know
An estimated 36.2 million Latinos are eligible to vote this year. That’s up from the 32.3 million that voted in 2020. This represents 50% of the total growth in eligible voters during this time.
Florida home insurance premiums are devastating residents
Legislation signed by Gov. DeSantis has fueled the home insurance crisis in Florida, leaving homeowners struggling to find affordable policies and worrying claims won’t be approved.
How Floridians Are Fighting DeSantis’ Abortion Ban
Alejandra Rondon, Latinx constituency manager at Florida Rising, the state’s largest independent political progressive organization, talked to Floricua about the ongoing efforts to give voters the power to protect women’s right to choose across the state.
Democratic State Senate Candidate Carmen Torres: ‘It’s About the People of Florida’
The longtime activist and Democratic candidate for the Florida Senate explains how the Republican supermajority in Tallahassee is affecting average Floridians, and what needs to be done to rescue the Sunshine State from the growing affordability crisis.
Farmers Insurance Pulls Out of Florida, Leaving 100,000 Homeowners to Scramble for Alternatives
The company is the fourth insurance firm to pull out of Florida in the past year, leaving homeowners scrambling for solutions in the state with the highest property insurance premiums in the country.
Seven Years After Tragic Pulse Nightclub Attack, a Community Promises Never to Forget
This year, the annual commemoration of the 49 lives lost will be held Monday evening at the Doctor Phillips’ Center’s Steinmetz Hall, with performances and special remarks from the families of victims and survivors.
What ‘Make America Florida’ Might Actually Mean
Gov. Ron DeSantis has argued that Florida is thriving and is the freest state in the country, but the data and evidence suggests otherwise.
Most Floridians Disapprove of State’s Direction, DeSantis’ Approval Rating Drops by 19 Points in New Poll
Is the Sunshine State barreling down the wrong track? After the 2023 Legislative Session, a significant majority of the state’s electorate believes this to be true.
As Florida Struggles, Republican Majority Hands Conservative Culture Wins to DeSantis
The GOP-majority legislature delivered on an aggressive agenda for the governor, who told reporters that he got 99% of what he wanted.
Florida Republicans’ New Election Laws Could Limit Your Ability to Vote
The new legislation appears calculated to discourage volunteers from registering new voters, and could disproportionally affect Black, Latino and Generation Z Floridians.
DeSantis’ War on ‘Woke’ and Extreme Restrictions on Education Could Backfire, Survey Suggests
Despite growing ultra conservative Republicans’ attempts at demonizing the term, a majority of Americans see “woke” in a positive light, and that could have a decisive impact at the ballot box next year.
‘Ron DeSantis Is Putting Us in Danger’: Gun Safety Activists Criticize Open Carry Bill
Florida requires 1,200 hours of training to obtain a license to cut hair. If permitless carry becomes law, the state will require zero hours of training for people to carry a loaded firearm in public.