Columnist Scott Maxwell says that legislator Geraldine Thompson was a rarity in Florida politics — smart, well-informed and ...

The longtime lawmaker was remembered as a passionate education advocate and a civil rights icon who pushed for African ...

Plans for the public to remember and celebrate Florida Sen. Geraldine Thompson are set. Thompson died last week at the age of ...

A “homegoing" service will be held Feb. 28 for longtime state lawmaker and civil-rights leader Geraldine Thompson, who died ...

Orlando’s ICON Park is set to honor the late Sen. Geraldine Thompson by lighting 30 palm trees in her favorite colors, pink and green, on Feb. 20 and 21. The tribute recognizes Thompson’s dedication ...

Pink and green are the official colors of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Senator Thompson's one of many beloved passions.

The group’s leader, Orlando Republican Rep. Susan Plasencia, said they were focused on member projects in their decision-making. The group did not recommend rescuing any of the projects from the $32 ...

Florida State Senator Geraldine Thompson died Thursday surrounded by her family following complications from knee replacement ...

The veteran legislator died Thursday following complications from knee surgery, according to a statement from her family ...

Funeral services for Sen. Geraldine Thompson will take place next week, a spokesman for the family confirmed Monday. The ...

The Orlando Democrat was first elected to the Florida House in 2006 and served multiple terms in both House and Senate.

The community will get to pay its respects to the late State Sen. Geraldine Thompson later this month in Orlando.