Florida Rising Responds to White Supremacist Shooting in Jacksonville, FL
In response to the tragedy that occurred in Jacksonville yesterday afternoon on Saturday, August 26th – Moné Holder, Senior Director of Advocacy & Programs for Florida Rising, issued the following statement: During the DeSantis administration, white supremacy groups have often demonstrated their hate without any condemnation from the Governor or his allies. What happened in Jacksonville, […]
FOLLOWING HURRICANE IAN, FLORIDA GRASSROOTS GROUPS CALL FOR RENTER, WORKER, IMMIGRANT PROTECTIONS; LAUNCH DISASTER RELIEF FUND
Hurricane Ian Caused Catastrophic Damage Across Central Florida, Coalition of Florida Organizations Call for Immediate Action TAMPA, FL – Leaders from Florida Rising, Florida Student Power, Central Florida Jobs with Justice, Florida SEIU, and the Hope Community Center participated in a press call today to highlight the urgent needs of their communities. The organizations are […]
In the Midst of a Housing Emergency, Judge Permits Rent Stabilization Measure to Go on the Ballot
Joint Statement from Central Florida Jobs with Justice, Florida Rising, Hablamos Español Florida, 1199 SEIU and UNITE HERE 737 ORLANDO, Fla. – Today, an Orange County judge sided with Florida families in allowing a rent stabilization measure to proceed to the Nov. ballot. Advocates celebrated the decision understanding that all people deserve access to safe, affordable […]
New attack from DeSantis on the electoral process under the disguise of transparency and accountability
As a reaction to Governor Ron DeSantis’ announcement on the alleged investigation of voting fraud, Florida Rising Executive Director, Andrea Mercado, made the following statement: “No one has done more to violate the integrity of Florida’s elections and make it harder for Floridians to be part of our democracy than Ron DeSantis. If we had a […]
Orange County Commissioners Pass Historic Vote on Rent Stabilization Ballot Initiative
Rent Stabilization Progresses to November Ballot ORLANDO- The Florida For All coalition celebrates today as the Orange County Commissioners side with residents and take an important step in giving their constituents the power to decide their future in the County. By voting to place Rent Stabilization on the ballot in November, it shows that our commissioners are willing […]