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Something fierce is rising from the Everglades—and it’s not just the gators.

Scholars of social movements warn that silencing passionate, people-centered stories – to avoid making opponents uncomfortable can backfire.

Today wasn’t about fear. The scare tactics were just that — tactics. They were not stronger than the will, wisdom, and fierce organization o

Youth organizers say the message is clear: the same land once saved from environmental destruction should not become a prison

The people of Florida drew a line in the sand—and they did it right in the heart of Lee County. Dozens of residents, advocates, parents, and elders turned out to the Lee County Civic Center in North Fort Myers for the first of only seven in-district public hearings on Florida Power & Light’s proposed $10 billion rate hike—the largest utility rate increase request in U.S. history.

HB 439, which DeSantis signed in May 2025, calls for a ban on “atmospheric aerosol injection”—a nod to long-debunked conspiracy theory…

On May 2, 2025, Governor Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1205 into law—and with it, handed a loaded weapon to those who want to dismantle democracy in Florida.

What happened to Gage is disgusting. Those were my first thoughts upon seeing the now-viral video of 22-year-old Gage Towles being harassed on a Florida waterway. In the footage, a much older charter boat captain – later identified as Brock Horner – drives up aggressively, curses at the young fisherman over a petty dispute about boat lights, and even jumps onto Gage’s boat to confront him .

We don’t need another feel-good myth. We need to get honest about what it’s going to take to beat American authoritarianism…

In the wake of the recent special elections in Florida’s 1st and 6th Congressional Districts, it’s imperative to recognize the substantial..

When Byron Donalds dismisses the growing wave of protests in his district as “astroturfing,” he’s not just wrong—he’s out of touch. The frus

Hang tight, folks—Congressman Byron Donalds is a trainwreck we can’t stop watching, and now he’s eyeing Florida’s governor gig in 2026. This

In a powerful display of democracy, Fort Myers residents filled City Hall on Friday for an emergency meeting, bringing thoughtful arguments,

Fort Myers, Florida- In a bold and principled move, three Fort Myers City Council members—Terolyn Watson (Ward 3), Diana Giraldo (Ward 2), a

In today’s political climate, minor campaign missteps are often blown out of proportion, and the recent coverage of congressional candidates

A powerful wave of grassroots activism swept through Naples on Monday as over 150 concerned Floridians gathered outside Rep. Byron Donalds..

Rebekah Jones has long been a central figure in the fight for government transparency, particularly in relation to Florida’s handling of COV

Rep. Byron Donalds (R-19-Fla.) looks like a shoo-in for governor of Florida—and if the election were held tomorrow he likely would be...

Peaceful protester against mass deportations arrested during Florida Swamp Cabbage Festival

by David Silverberg While President Joseph Biden’s State of the Union address to the nation last night, March 7, touched on the full...