Bernie Sanders to give cash boost to Angie Nixon campaign

The democratic socialist and U.S. Senator from Vermont endorsed Nixon for U.S. Senate shortly after her Democratic primary win in August.

by McKenna Schueler September 30, 2026September 30, 2026

U.S. Senate candidate Angie Nixon, a progressive Democrat, is reportedly getting a cash boost from Bernie Sanders.

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Photos: Orlando artists got loud for Angie Nixon at Will’s Pub rally

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by Jim Leatherman and Matthew Moyer September 24, 2026September 24, 2026

Orlando Area News

It’s National Voter Registration Day. Here’s how to check your voter status in Orange County

Here’s the quick-and-dirty on what you need to know

by Chloe Greenberg September 15, 2026September 15, 2026

Florida News

Angie Nixon says there are ‘$10 million reasons’ to oppose Ashley Moody

The Jacksonville state representative is also referencing Moody’s involvement in the Hope Florida saga.

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix September 10, 2026September 10, 2026

Florida News

‘Thank you Ron DeSantis for stealing $10 million from sick kids’: State Rep candidate confronts governor over Hope Florida scandal

“You showed true leadership stealing $10 million from poor kids and putting it into your politically motivated PACs!”

by Colin Wolf September 4, 2026September 4, 2026

Florida News

David Jolly says Casey DeSantis, Hope Florida were ‘used’ in a ‘sinister plan’

Jolly, who has committed to opening an investigation into the transfer of $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation if elected governor, called Republican opponent Byron Donalds a coward for not agreeing to do the same.

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 28, 2026

Florida News

Florida Dems call for resignations amid Hope Florida leak, while DeSantis claims investigation was designed to ‘smear’ his wife

The release of a blistering statewide grand jury report that found $10 million in Medicaid funds were “misappropriated” and wound up being used for “political activities.”

by Christine Sexton, Florida Phoenix August 28, 2026August 31, 2026

Orlando Area News

‘Moody should take a play from Dolly’s life’: Dems slam Ashley Moody’s healthcare record in Orlando

U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody is facing criticism over her votes to cut Medicaid and to kill off subsidies that made health insurance plans more affordable.

by McKenna Schueler August 26, 2026August 26, 2026

Florida News

Ashley Moody says news media need to ‘answer’ for coverage of Democratic Senate primary

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 23, 2026August 23, 2026

Florida News

Bernie Sanders endorses Angie Nixon for U.S. Senate in Florida

“Angie’s campaign is proof that Florida voters are looking for candidates who will fight for them and who will take on the greed of the billionaire class”

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix August 20, 2026August 20, 2026

Florida News

Florida Democratic chair calls on Ashley Moody to release grand jury report on Hope Florida

Moody approved a transfer of the $10 million to the Hope Florida Foundation as part of a larger $67 million agreement the Florida Agency of Healthcare Administration

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 29, 2026July 29, 2026

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Florida Republicans warn of rise of popularity of Democratic Socialists, or ‘anarchist psychos’

“They are anarchist psychos who want to destroy this country,” added U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 29, 2026June 29, 2026

Florida News

More political leaders, residents want to block Kanye West from performing in Florida

West has made public antisemitic comments in recent years, including posting “I am a Nazi”

by Ana Goñi-Lessan, News Service of Florida June 15, 2026June 15, 2026

Florida News

Florida US Senator Ashley Moody votes against ‘anti-weaponization’ payments to J6 rioters

Florida’s other senator, Rick Scott, voted no on the amendment

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix June 9, 2026June 9, 2026

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Florida Sen. Rick Scott ‘surprised’ by spending in ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ but voted for it anyway

‘In this bill, there are many spending projects you will be surprised to see with our nation more than $37 trillion in debt’

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix July 2, 2025August 4, 2025

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He fought officers in front of the Capitol. Now he wants to be Florida’s next U.S. senator

Native New Yorker Jake Lang was one of the more than 1,500 people charged with offenses related to the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix March 17, 2025May 30, 2025

News

DeSantis taps Ashley Moody to take Marco Rubio’s seat in U.S. Senate

Speaking in Orlando, DeSantis said that on the issues he’s ran on since he was elected in 2018, Moody has been right at his side of all of those battles

by Mitch Perry, Florida Phoenix January 16, 2025January 22, 2025