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Photos: Hillsborough Democrats gather for annual gala, after keynote speaker cancels over AIPAC comments

The Hillsborough Dem’s annual event still featured Nikki Fried, David Jolly, and Kathy Castor.

by Colin Wolf and Dave Decker August 10, 2026August 10, 2026

It would appear taking hardline jabs against the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) didn’t hurt Democrats in states like Michigan and New York, Democrats across the Tampa Bay area aren’t so sure. The Hillsborough County Democratic Party got together last Saturday, Aug. 8, for its annual Kennedy-King Gala, despite the keynote speaker dropping out […]

Neon 'OPEN' and 'EBT & ATM' signs glowing in a convenience store window next to lottery jackpot displays and a thank you sign.

Florida’s high SNAP error rate is by design, says state’s top Democrat

‘You know, all of the things for our most vulnerable portions of our society, they cut corners,’ FL Democratic Party Chair Nikki Fried says.

by Christine Sexton and Florida Phoenix July 10, 2026July 10, 2026

Democratic PAC says it will spend $20 million on Florida congressional races this year

The House Majority PAC is targeting Cory Mills, Anna Paulina Luna, Laurel Lee, María Elvira Salazar, and Carlos Giménez.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix April 23, 2026April 23, 2026

Nikki Fried delivering a speech at a reproductive rights event. She is wearing a signature Nikki for Governor shirt, positioned behind a microphone with "Roe the Vote" signage visible.

Florida Dem Chair Nikki Fried says party has more candidates signing up to run for office than ever have before

“People are just flooding our zone.”

by Ana Goñi-Lessan and News Service of Florida April 10, 2026April 10, 2026

Nikki Fried: Ingoglia is ‘bullying local governments’

She criticized his proposal to allow the removal of local officials for “financial abuse.”

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 19, 2025December 19, 2025

Nikki Fried: ‘The pendulum is swinging towards Democrats’ after Miami victory

Florida Dems are focused on flipping Tampa Bay congressional seats.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix December 11, 2025December 11, 2025

An open primary for Florida Democrats? Nikki Fried’s staff is collecting data on that proposal right now

The party is looking for ways to break through to voters in a state that’s become a GOP stronghold.

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix July 14, 2025August 2, 2025

Elections, News & Views

‘They had to call Daddy’: Florida Democrats find positives in Tuesday’s special election losses

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix April 3, 2025

Florida’s Democratic Party is confident they’ll have big surprises on Election Day

“We’re going to have a lot of surprises on Nov. 5 because people are frustrated with extremism.”

by News Service of Florida October 31, 2024July 21, 2025

‘We can show them unity’: Florida Democrats quickly lineup to endorse Kamala Harris

Party Chairwoman Nikki Fried said the speed of support for Harris isn’t surprising.

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 23, 2024October 17, 2024

‘Clown show’: Florida Democrats respond to Rubio, Scott and DeSantis RNC speeches

The three took the stage during the second day of the convention in Milwaukee.

by Jay Waagmeester and Florida Phoenix July 18, 2024June 13, 2025

Florida Dems hope to use contests in every legislative race to undo GOP supermajority

“Today, we’re putting Republicans on notice.”

by Jackie Llanos and Florida Phoenix June 19, 2024September 1, 2024

Florida Democrats are now running billboards to get people to run for state office

by Mitch Perry and Florida Phoenix April 17, 2024August 5, 2024

Florida Democrat Tom Keen flips GOP state House seat in special election

Rep. Tom Keen, D-Lake Nona, won with 51.3% of the vote, a margin of 590 votes.

by Silas Morgan and Fresh Take Florida January 17, 2024February 4, 2025

‘A political hit job’: Florida Dems, elected officials denounce DeSantis’ suspension of state attorney Monique Worrell

“I am your duly elected state attorney for the 9th Judicial Circuit, and nothing done by a weak dictator can change that,” Worrell said.

by Ryan Dailey, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 10, 2023September 22, 2023

Florida Democrats vow to ‘Take Back Florida’

Democrats will be traveling to a mix of Democratic and Republican-leaning counties over the next several weeks.

by McKenna Schueler August 3, 2023June 17, 2024

Florida Democrats spend $1 million on ‘Take Back Florida’ voter registration push

“Unlike Ron DeSantis, we are actually here —- working on the ground and talking to voters about the issues they really care about.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida July 28, 2023October 19, 2024

Photos: Nikki Fried and hundreds of Florida Democrats ‘Stand United’ at rally through Ybor City

by Ray Roa May 8, 2023

Ethics commission dismisses dispute over Nikki Fried financial disclosure

The case involved income from periods before Fried was elected agriculture commissioner in 2018.

by Jim Saunders and News Service of Florida March 13, 2023September 22, 2023

‘This is what a dictator does’: Nikki Fried rips Republican proposal to abolish Florida Democratic Party

“A dictator goes after those who oppose his policies, those who stand in his way of ultimate power.”

by News Service of Florida March 2, 2023August 15, 2024