'Not the GOP I signed up with': Florida Republican quits party

After 17 years on the Orlando City Commission representing a majority-Hispanic district, retired police officer and U.S. Marine veteran Tony Ortiz has changed his political party from Republican to Democrat, saying it is not the Republican party he "signed up with."

Orlando Sentinel reported Tuesday that Ortiz's decision was prompted by his opposition to GOP positions on issues such as immigration, banning books in schools, and eliminating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.