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Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried calls for inquiry into election police over voter fraud arrests

State election police should’ve scrutinized the system, not the illegal voters, Fried says.

by Renzo Downey and Florida Politics September 6, 2022March 15, 2025

Florida Democrats elect Charlie Crist to defeat Ron DeSantis this fall

Crist said a victory in November would “send shockwaves across this country.”

by Ryan Dailey, Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 24, 2022August 3, 2023

Florida Gov. DeSantis predicts Fried will lose primary because she used her time in office ‘to smear me on a daily basis’

DeSantis expects to face U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist in the General Election.

by Gray Rohrer and Florida Politics August 23, 2022August 3, 2023

‘Democracy is on the ballot’: Nikki Fried focuses on abortion rights in bid for Florida governor

“I am the only person in this race, who has been a pro-choice her entire life.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 17, 2022September 26, 2024

Nikki Fried once again says she’s no longer friends with Matt Gaetz

“I’m speechless because he has turned into a direction that is dangerous for our country.”

by Renzo Downey and Florida Politics August 17, 2022June 26, 2025

Feds asks judge to dismiss Florida lawsuit seeking to allow medical marijuana patients to buy guns

“Calling marijuana users dangerous. Using a 1633 case about the disarming of Indians. It is very disappointing.”

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida August 10, 2022August 3, 2023

Florida Democrats roast DeSantis over Mar-a-Lago raid comments

“He (DeSantis) won’t condemn January 6. But he has no problem attacking the FBI.”

by Jim Turner and News Service of Florida August 9, 2022August 3, 2023

Florida Planned Parenthood refuses to endorse Democratic gubernatorial candidate

In a brief news release, the PAC did not explain its decision.

by News Service of Florida August 3, 2022July 2, 2024

Florida Democrats Nikki Fried and Charlie Crist battle it out in first and only debate

The pair closed out Thursday’s match-up on a harsh note.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida July 22, 2022August 3, 2023

Florida Democrats, Moms for Liberty held dueling rallies in Tampa over the weekend

Moms for Liberty and the Democratic Party held dueling weekend events at downtown Tampa hotels connected by a pedestrian bridge.

by Ryan Dailey and News Service of Florida July 18, 2022August 3, 2023

Citing SCOTUS ruling, Nikki Fried takes aim at federal law prohibiting medical marijuana users from buying firearms

The lawsuit centers, in part, on a federal form that must be completed by people seeking to purchase guns.

by Dara Kam and News Service of Florida July 12, 2022August 3, 2023

Over 1,000 giant African land snails captured in Pasco County so far

Past eradication efforts show the fight to remove these invasive mollusks may not be easy

by Molly Ryan July 8, 2022June 10, 2025

Florida Dems Charlie Crist, Nikki Fried call on Biden to extend protections for Venezuelan immigrants

The Biden Administration has until Monday to act on temporary protected status.

by News Service of Florida July 7, 2022August 3, 2023

Nikki Fried accuses Florida Gov. DeSantis of child vaccine confusion, conspiracy to curb parental rights

Fried said the Governor and Florida’s recommendation against vaccinating those 5 and under wrought chaos and denied immediate vaccine access.

by Renzo Downey and Florida Politics June 20, 2022August 17, 2023

DeSantis’ State Board of Administration meeting excludes Nikki Fried

Fried, Florida’s Agriculture Commissioner, is the Cabinet’s lone Democrat.

by News Service of Florida June 16, 2022September 17, 2024

Nikki Fried poll shows her trailing Charlie Crist by just four percentage points

A consultant to Fried’s gubernatorial campaign called the primary race a dead heat.

by Scott Powers and Florida Politics June 16, 2022August 3, 2023

In Florida gubernatorial race, Charlie Crist adds to fundraising lead over Nikki Fried

Friends of Charlie Crist had $4.5 million on hand as of May 31.

by News Service of Florida June 13, 2022August 3, 2023

Nikki Fried says DeSantis avoids talking about Jan. 6 riots because those are ‘his people’

She accused DeSantis of courting ‘white supremacist insurrectionists’ for a 2024 presidential run.

by Renzo Downey and Florida Politics June 10, 2022January 29, 2024

Nikki Fried calls out Florida Gov. DeSantis for ‘unwillingness to do his job’ after cancelling cabinet, clemency meetings

Fried said in a news release that DeSantis’ office did not explain why the meetings were canceled.

by News Service of Florida June 8, 2022June 13, 2025

Nikki Fried accuses Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis of courting ‘violent, white supremacist insurrectionists’

Fried blasted the Governor for vetoing positions reviewing concealed weapon permits.

by A.G. Gancarski and Florida Politics June 7, 2022May 24, 2025