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Politics

IN MEMORIAM

Geraldine F. Thompson 1948-2025

Friends and colleagues remember Thompson as a trailblazer, a force, a civil rights titan, a mentor and an advocate for many.

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COVID LOAN FRAUD

Ex-Florida lawmaker Carolina Amesty accused of stealing money through COVID loans

Amesty got thousands of dollars in loans, complaint says.

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PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION

(Electoral) College Bound

Orange County GOP Chair Erin Huntley shares what it’s like to be one of Florida’s 30 state electors. 

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GOVERNMENT

Longtime Oakland commissioner resigns seat with 15 months left in his term

Cites "personal endeavors" as reason for leaving mid-term

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GOVERNMENT

Florida municipal leaders get Form 6 filing reprieve

Federal District Court judge grants preliminary injunction to block “highly intrusive” financial disclosure requirements.

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GOVERNMENT

Bennett calls out Mueller for “made-up lie,” ignores own false statements

The District 1 commissioner said she wanted to make her statement “for the record” because she couldn’t afford to sue.

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2024 ELECTION

Biden picks Equal Ground’s Jasmine Burney-Clark to run Florida reelection campaign

Ocoee’s “proven operative” has spent her life expanding voting opportunities for communities of color.

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GOVERNMENT

Oakland mayor opens Seat 3 applications to the public

In a first, the town commission will not nominate the next commissioner to fill seat.

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