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Five Local Scholars Recognized by DWC

Five Local Scholars Recognized by DWC

DWC awards five scholarships

For 33 years, the Democratic Women’s Club of Indian River County has recognized exceptional local seniors with scholarships. This year’s five scholars, all students at Vero Beach High School, received $1,500 toward their futures.  As club president ...

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Ties with Trump Must End

Ties with Trump Must End

Florida Democratic Party Calls out Ron DeSantis and Marco Rubio for Continued Alliance with Donald Trump

Palm Beach, Fla– This weekend multiple Republican Party and Republican candidate events are happening at Mar-a-Lago and throughout ...

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Representative Matt Gaetz is a Disgrace to Florida

Representative Matt Gaetz is a Disgrace to Florida

FDP Calls on Congressman Matt Gaetz to Resign and for Senators Rubio and Scott to Comment on the Investigation

Tallahassee, Fla — In light of continued reporting that Congressman Matt Gaetz is being investigated by the Department of ...

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Our Country Needs Gun Reform Now

Our Country Needs Gun Reform Now

FDP Chair Manny Diaz Renews Call for Meaningful Gun Violence Reform on March for Our Lives Anniversary

Miami, Fla— Today is the third anniversary of the first March for Our Lives in DC. This comes after a tragic week ...

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Indian River County Commissioners Poised to Pass Resolution Supporting Dr. Martin Luther King Park, Historic Museum and Cultural Center

Indian River County Commissioners Poised to Pass Resolution Supporting Dr. Martin Luther King Park, Historic Museum and Cultural Center

 A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF INDIAN RIVER COUNTY SUPPORTING THE DR. MARTIN LUTHER KING, JR. PARK, HISTORIC MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER

  WHEREAS, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. changed our Nation forever through his leadership, service, and clarity ...

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The American Rescue Plan:  How if Affects Florida

The American Rescue Plan: How if Affects Florida

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The American Rescue Plan: Impacts on Florida The Need for Action in Florida

The pandemic and the associated economic crisis have had a severe impact on Florida. The need for action ...

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Nikki Fried Responds to Governor DeSantis

Nikki Fried Responds to Governor DeSantis

Fried Responds to Unclear and Negative Republican Messages

As Florida’s 2021 legislative session begins and the governor gives his State of the State address, Nikki Fried, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner and only statewide elected Democrat, is speaking directly to Floridians, responding to mixed ...

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Pandemic Aid Passed House Without Support of Florida Republicans

Pandemic Aid Passed House Without Support of Florida Republicans

Florida Republicans Voted To Reject Direct Payments For Their Constituents Even As Americans Broadly Support Relief Package

  78% of Americans support additional stimulus checks, including 64% of Republicans   Yesterday, the Florida Republican members of Congress voted to reject the most popular piece ...

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