Remembering Florida Sen. Geraldine Thompson, trailblazing Orlando lawmaker

Geraldine Thompson, who represented Orange County in the Florida House and Senate for almost 20 years, died Thursday, according to several lawmakers who worked with Thompson throughout her career. In the legislature, she advocated for public education, voting rights, and public health. After a tourist died on an International Drive attraction in 2022, Thompson worked to pass a law that strengthened safety standards for amusement rides.