Florida’s first elected Iranian American talks US/Israel strikes
Florida State Representative Dr. Anna Eskamani of Orange County is the first Iranian American elected to any public…
Florida charts its own course on data centers
At the national level, the message from President Donald Trump is clear: build. In Florida, the Legislature’s approach…
Could Pulse memorial be affected by Florida’s proposed crackdown on city-funded DEI?
Credit: Photo by J.D. Casto State and local elected officials have expressed concerns about bills making their way…
Daniel Perez leads House on ‘historic’ vote to eliminate most homestead property taxes
The House has approved a resolution proposing a constitutional amendment that would eliminate most property taxes on homesteaded…
Bill to ban the use of ‘West Bank’ in Florida schools and state agencies passes the Florida House
Aerial photo of downtown Tallahassee, Florida and the State Capitol. By felixmizioznikov via iStock for WMNF. by Mitch…
Orlando Congressman Punched in Face, Democratic Party Responded
Orlando Congressman Maxwell Frost was punched in the face by a drunk attacker at the Sundance Festival, and…
Orlando lawmaker Anna Eskamani calls to defund, abolish ICE after Alex Pretti killed
Orlando-area state representative Anna Eskamani issued a statement Sarturday calling for the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency…
Orlando lawmakers, LGBTQ advocates push back on slate of ‘bigoted’ legislation
Florida Democratic Senator Carlos Guillermo Smith speaking in the Capitol on Jan. 21, 2026. Credit: Mitch Perry/Florida Phoenix…
Anna Eskamani hits $1M fundraising milestone for Orlando Mayor race
Rep. Anna Eskamani says she has raised more than $1 million so far as she tries to become…
Central Florida Democrats urge Disney to investigate restaurant owner
Several local and state-level Democratic leaders are pushing Disney to investigate allegations being raised about how workers are…
Democrat Anna Eskamani on Orlando Immigration Detention Facility, City Council Silent
Democratic State Representative and candidate for Orlando Mayor Anna Eskamani responded to federal officials considering opening an immigration…
Congressman Maxwell Frost warns of possible ICE presence in Orlando
ORLANDO, Fla. – Central Florida lawmakers are reporting that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) may be planning a…