Sabina Covo wins Special Election for short-term seat on Miami City Commission
Public relations and media pro Sabina Covo is headed to the Miami City Commission after defeating 12 other candidates Monday in a Special Election for the District 2 seat. With all 44 precincts reporting and all early, mail-in and Election Day ballots tallied at 8:14 p.m. Monday, Covo had 1,861 ballots cast for her, representing 30% of the […]
Nikki Fried, Ruth’s List endorse Donna Deegan for Jacksonville mayor
Jacksonville Democrat mayoral candidate Donna Deegan has received a slew of endorsements leading up to the spring election. Deegan has 25 years of experience as a news reporter and is a former lead anchor for First Coast News. The candidate described herself as a proud Jacksonville native, award-winning local television news anchor and non-profit executive. […]
Ruth’s List Florida welcomes Christina Diamond as interim CEO
Veteran political strategist Christina Diamond is joining Ruth’s List Florida as interim CEO, the group’s board of directors announced. Current CEO Lucy Sedgwick will remain in an advisory capacity for a transition period to help onboard Diamond. “The board extends our deepest gratitude to Lucy for all she has done to grow Ruth’s List during […]
Nikki Fried endorses Sabina Covo for Miami City Commission
Florida’s last statewide-elected Democrat is backing Sabina Covo’s bid for the Miami City Commission. On Friday, former Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried announced her endorsement of Covo, a former television journalist-turned-public relations pro running for the vacant Commission seat representing District 2. “Sabina’s candidacy reflects the very strength of our democracy when a working mom and […]
Anna Eskamani to host ‘Bigger Than Roe’ rally against abortion bans
State Rep. Anna V. Eskamani will serve as the host and mistress of ceremonies for the Bigger Than Roe Orlando march Saturday. The event will include a rally and march and will encourage activists to organize against abortion bans. Read more…
Kamala Harris comes to Florida to rally abortion supporters on DeSantis’ doorstep
Of all the places to go to rally advocates for reproductive rights on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday will travel to Florida’s capital — and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ home turf — to exploit an issue that even supporters of the conservative culture warrior say may be a […]
A Look at the Candidates who Qualified for the Jacksonville Mayoral Race
The list of the candidates who qualified for the Jacksonville Mayoral race is set for the upcoming spring election. The Jacksonville Mayoral election will be held on March 21, 2023. The qualifying period ended Friday. Read more…
Crist Campaign Donates Leftover Funds
Charlie Crist’s campaign now says it will donate money left in the former governor’s war chest to 20 different Florida-based organizations. No specific numbers, but a release from the Crist campaign says the funds will be distributed equally to groups ranging from reproductive rights to gun reform. Read more…
Charlie Crist is clearing out his campaign accounts, sending donations to 20 statewide groups
With his political future unknown after a resounding loss to Ron DeSantis in the governor’s race last week, Charlie Crist is clearing out his campaign accounts by donating the remainder of his financial contributions to 20 statewide organizations, his campaign announced Monday. Among the progressive groups receiving funds are Planned Parenthood Action Fund, Ruth’s List […]
Crist Campaign Announces Donations to 20 Florida Organizations
Charlie Crist’s campaign announced donations to 20 Florida-based organizations leading the fight for a range of issues from reproductive rights to health care to gun reform. “With women’s rights, LGBTQ rights, and the rights of all of our fellow Floridians still on the line, I am proud to announce our campaign will redirect our resources […]