Category Archives: State News

Memorial Island Vero Beach Florida

Scott’s Cuts to Water Quality Monitoring Network Played into Killer Algae Devastation

As Bouts with Killer Algae Rose, Florida Gutted Its Water Quality Monitoring Network Posted by the Florida Democratic Party, August 7, 2018 “Gov. Rick Scott…ordered budget cuts to water-management agencies for ...

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Gov. Scott’s personal fortune and Senate campaign awash in millions- Democrats must counter by energizing voters with positive message

In Florida, the Blue Wave may crash into a Tidal Wave of Money Times are good for Republican Gov. Rick Scott.     He and his wife are awash in ...

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Stand Your Ground Law Does Not Stand for You

Statement on Stand Your Ground Law Being Used in Clearwater Case Posted July 23, 2018 by Florida Democratic Party After it was revealed that Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri won’t ...

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Well-being of Florida’s Children Mired in Mediocrity

Results Reveal Failures of One-Party Control Gone Amuck The Sunshine State is a great place to a retire, whether it’s full time or seasonal. We don’t need a study to ...

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Check to See if Your Vote By Mail Request Has Expired

Expired Vote-by-Mail Ballot Request Notice ATTENTION REGISTERED VOTER If you plan to vote-by-mail in upcoming elections, please be sure you have a valid request on file with the Indian River ...

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Democratic Candidates for Governor Square Off on Wednesday, July 18th

Florida Democrats to Hold Gubernatorial Debate in Fort Myers Florida Democratic Party, Posted July 16, 2018 This Wednesday, July 18, the Florida Democratic Party will be hosting a Democratic Gubernatorial ...

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Richard Leonard: “It’s Time for the GOP to Decide Between Country and Party!”

American Citizens Can No Longer Take Our Democracy for Granted Americans, it’s time for a gut check. No citizen gets a pass — especially our elected leaders, from Congress to ...

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Adam Putnam Consistently Voted Against Veterans’ Benefits while in Congress

Senator Victor Torres: Adam Putnam Didn’t Support Veterans When It Counted Florida Democratic Party, Posted July 11, 2018 The Associated Press is reporting that Adam Putnam will release his plan on ...

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Educate Yourself on the Democratic Candidates

Check Out “Voting” Tab Two new features can be found on the “Voting” tab of the Democrats of Indian River website. ·     One is a tool to help you understand how ...

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Information for Voters on the 13 Constitutional Amendments

Florida 2018 Amendments On November 6th, 2018, Floridians will go to the polls. This year there are 13 amendments. This is an unusually large number of complex issues that will ...

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