Felicia Robinson to lead Florida Legislative Black Caucus, promises community-driven agenda

Rep. Felicia Robinson will lead the Florida Legislative Black Caucus (FLBC) for the next two years after being elected Chair for the 2026-28 term.

The 27-member caucus selected Robinson, a Miami Gardens Democrat, to succeed outgoing Chair Darryl Rouson, a Democratic Senator from St. Petersburg.

Robinson previously served as the organization’s Vice Chair. She ran for Chair unopposed.

In a statement, Robinson said she is “deeply honored” to lead the FLBC, which was established in the 1960s to unify Black lawmakers in advancing equity and representation in Florida.

“This position is not just a privilege but a responsibility to advocate for our communities and address the challenges we face,” she said.

“Together, we will work tirelessly to improve and sustain the quality of life for all Floridians. I am excited to collaborate with my colleagues and community leaders as we strive for progress, equity, and empowerment throughout our great state.”

Robinson, who represents House District 104, has served in the Legislature since 2020 and built her career around education and local government service.

A longtime Miami-Dade County Public Schools educator, she spent more than two decades as a math teacher, instructional coach and administrator before entering elected office. She previously served on the Miami Gardens City Council from 2010 to 2018, including as Vice Mayor.

This past Session, Robinson passed legislation requiring certain health care providers to include instruction on treating pain in patients with sickle cell disease as part of their mandatory continuing education on prescribing controlled substances.

Her elevation to Chair comes as the Caucus continues to focus on a broad policy agenda that includes expanding access to affordable health care, securing funding for K-12 and higher education, supporting economic development and pushing for criminal justice reforms.

The group has also been active on environmental issues, including alternative energy and sustainability efforts.

Robinson told Florida Politics that as Chair, she plans to emphasize direct community engagement and a less partisan approach to policymaking.

“I’m just really honored and looking forward to us continuing the work that we do across Florida and in communities — ensuring that we’re truly doing what people want us to do, trying to concentrate less on the political points and actually looking at what we can do to benefit Floridians,” she said. “So, getting back to the basics and doing things that address affordability for real and how education works and operates in different communities.”

A key part of that effort, Robinson said, will be holding listening sessions across the state to better understand how recent policy changes — particularly in education — are affecting communities.

“Over the last several years, we have had a lot of changes to education,” Robinson said. “What are the impacts of the changes? Are they really beneficial, or are they not? That’s something I’m eager to hear from our constituents about.”

Those conversations, she continued, will help guide the Caucus’ legislative priorities.

Alongside Robinson, Caucus members elected a new Executive Board that includes Tamarac Sen. Rosalind Osgood as Vice Chair, Homestead Rep. Kevin Chambliss as Secretary, Gotha Rep. Leonard Spencer as Treasurer and Broward County Sen. Barbara Sharief as Parliamentarian.

Miami Rep. Ashley Gantt, Hollywood Rep. Marie Woodson and Ocoee Sen. LaVon Bracy Davis are the outgoing Secretary, Treasurer and Parliamentarian, respectively.

All FLBC members are Democrats.