/tags/florida-democrats Florida Democrats en-US WLRN Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-05/experts-think-bidens-poor-debate-could-hurt-down-ballot-democrat-races While it was unlikely the president would win Florida even before the debate, Florida Democrats have been hoping to use a strong top-of-the-ticket draw to turn the tides in several local races across the state. Fri, 05 Jul 2024 13:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2024-07-05/experts-think-bidens-poor-debate-could-hurt-down-ballot-democrat-races Tristan Wood | WFSU /law-justice/2024-01-30/suspended-hillsborough-state-attorney-reinstatement Gov. Ron DeSantis suspended Warren from his post in 2022, a move that the attorney characterizes as a political stunt. A recent court ruling sided with Warren, opening the door for his reinstatement. Tue, 30 Jan 2024 15:29:05 GMT /law-justice/2024-01-30/suspended-hillsborough-state-attorney-reinstatement Nancy Guan /government-politics/2023-10-17/florida-democrats-question-the-states-role-in-rescuing-israel-evacuees Florida Democrats mentioned the cost of evacuations from Israel, as well as DeSantis overstepping the federal government and looking to further his presidential campaign. Tue, 17 Oct 2023 16:48:42 GMT /government-politics/2023-10-17/florida-democrats-question-the-states-role-in-rescuing-israel-evacuees Jim Turner - News Service of Florida /government-politics/2023-04-18/jury-is-seated-in-andrew-gillums-federal-trial A federal jury was empaneled in the trial of former Florida Democratic gubernatorial candidate Andrew Gillum, who was indicted last year on corruption charges including wire fraud and lying to federal investigators. Tue, 18 Apr 2023 11:30:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-18/jury-is-seated-in-andrew-gillums-federal-trial Dara Kam - News Service of Florida /government-politics/2023-04-07/in-desantis-shadow-florida-democrats-fight-to-be-relevant Democrats are struggling for relevance in Florida. They hope the arrests of Senate Democratic leader Lauren Book and state party Chair Nikki Fried could signal a new swagger in their fight — and one that directly contradicts Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis' claim that Florida is the freest state in the nation. Fri, 07 Apr 2023 20:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-07/in-desantis-shadow-florida-democrats-fight-to-be-relevant Brendan Farrington | Associated Press /government-politics/2023-04-05/florida-democrats-charged-after-abortion-rights-protest Chairwoman of the Florida Democratic Party Nikki Fried and Democratic Senate minority leader Lauren Book have been charged with trespassing after refusing to leave a protest in Tallahassee against a bill to ban abortions after six weeks. Wed, 05 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMT /government-politics/2023-04-05/florida-democrats-charged-after-abortion-rights-protest Associated Press /florida-news/2023-03-10/florida-roundup-nikki-fried-wants-to-rebrand-florida-democratic-party As the new chair of the Florida Democratic Party, Nikki Fried told the Florida Roundup on Friday that she wants to rebrand and reunify the party, reconnect with voters across the state and recruit a new generation of Democratic leaders to win elections at every level of government. Fri, 10 Mar 2023 18:00:00 GMT /florida-news/2023-03-10/florida-roundup-nikki-fried-wants-to-rebrand-florida-democratic-party ¸Û°ÄÌìϲÊNews Staff /state/2023-02-27/nikki-fried-aims-to-end-30-years-of-losses-as-new-leader-of-embattled-florida-democrats Nikki Fried, the last Democrat to hold a statewide office in Florida, was selected to chair the Florida Democratic Party as it looks to recover from its latest disastrous election cycle. Mon, 27 Feb 2023 11:30:00 GMT /state/2023-02-27/nikki-fried-aims-to-end-30-years-of-losses-as-new-leader-of-embattled-florida-democrats Jim Turner /politics/2023-02-13/a-former-state-leader-has-launched-a-bid-to-lead-florida-democrats Former Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is seeking the chairmanship of the Florida Democratic Party. Mon, 13 Feb 2023 21:30:00 GMT /politics/2023-02-13/a-former-state-leader-has-launched-a-bid-to-lead-florida-democrats The News Service of Florida /politics/2023-01-24/florida-democrats-prepare-for-fights-on-abortion-anti-wokeness-and-gun-control Florida Democrats are gearing up for a fight this session on issues including abortion access, anti-wokeness and gun control. Tue, 24 Jan 2023 17:00:00 GMT /politics/2023-01-24/florida-democrats-prepare-for-fights-on-abortion-anti-wokeness-and-gun-control Regan McCarthy