Giselle is Floricua’s political correspondent. She writes about the economy, environmental and social justice, and all things Latino. A published author, Giselle was born in Havana and grew up in New Jersey and Miami. She is passionate about equality, books, and cats.
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Charlie Crist’s Running Mate Karla Hernandez-Mats: ‘Four More Years of DeSantis Would Be a Disaster’
Karla Hernández-Mats sat down with Floricua to discuss some of the issues that are most pressing to Floridians, like the growing affordability crisis and the dangerous precedent set by some of the governor’s policies which infringe on personal freedoms.
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‘A Disgusting and Absolute Failure of Leadership’: Crist Calls Out DeSantis for Failure to Condemn Antisemitic Comments
Gov. Ron DeSantis, who was at Saturday’s game when the offensive message was projected, has not offered comment.
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DeSantis Receives a D- Grade From Environmental Group for ‘Refusal to Address Climate Crisis’
The environmental charges against the Republican governor are serious enough. But this time, the Sierra Club expanded its scorecard to include issues related to “freedom” and “democracy.”
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Charlie Crist Picks Up Thousands of New Donors After Taking It to Ron DeSantis During Monday’s Debate
The Democrat picked up new donors, and one particular clip from the match lit up social media.
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Help Available for Orlando Businesses Impacted by Hurricane Ian
The city sends a message to inform of the resources available to businesses affected by the devastating path of the deadly storm.
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After Devastation Caused by Ian, State Republicans Vote Against Florida Hurricane Aid
Twenty-five GOP senators, including Rick Scott, refused to vote for the bill. Marco Rubio didn’t even cast a vote.
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‘It Has Come to the Point Where You Wonder if You Can Stay in This City,’ Floridians Ask as Prices Soar
Sunshine State residents continue to feel the economic pinch that is making many leave the place they call home, but can no longer afford. Here’s what they have to say.
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‘Pawns in a Political Stunt’: Migrants Flown to Martha’s Vineyard File Lawsuit Against DeSantis
Florida officials created an “official-looking brochure” that used language from a refugee resettlement program to lure them to the planes with the false promise of better opportunities, the suit alleges.
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Florida Democrats Demand Answers About the Legality of Martha’s Vineyard Flights
If the migrants were misled into boarding the flights, the ruse used to transport them could constitute fraud, false imprisonment, or kidnapping, lawyer warns.
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He Does It Again! DeSantis Hands Out Checks, But Fails to Say They Come From Federal Plan He Opposed.
After vigorously criticizing the American Rescue Plan, which he called “Washington at its worst,” the Republican governor is handing out those very same funds in time to boost his reelection campaign.
