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ACLU Condemns Florida ‘Anti-Mob’ Legislation As Cruel, Timely Stunt To Advance Governor’s Agenda
Its executive director said "We are not fooled," going on to call DeSantis's legislation "a cruel, campaign political stunt."
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Three From Florida Arrested, National Guard Sent To D.C. As Police Defend Response To Mob Takeover At Capitol
One of the three Florida men arrested -- Michael Curzio of Summerfield -- was imprisoned eight years for attempted murder, reports indicate.
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Florida Lawmakers File Governor’s Anti-Mob Legislation, Sans ‘Stand Your Ground’ Provision
DeSantis said during a press conference Thursday, "You can’t just go in and ransack public places like that.”
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Florida Republicans Condemn D.C. Mob, But Not The President Who Inspired Assault On U.S. Capitol
Florida political leaders of all stripes condemned Wednesday’s invasion of the U.S. Capitol by President Trump’s supporters.
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Gov. DeSantis On COVID Vaccine: ‘What You Don’t Want The Government To Do Is To Try To Displace Our Health Care Infrastructure’
DeSantis Wednesday defended his management of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, noting that demand for the shots far exceeds supply.
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Duke Energy Gets Green Light On Solar Plans
Duke Energy Florida may proceed with its “Clean Energy Connection” program, designed to generate 750 megawatts of solar power in 2022.
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Virtual Public Testimony, Limited In-Person Attendance For Legislature’s 2021 Committee Meetings
As the pandemic continues, the Florida Legislature has granted limited access to state lawmakers, staff, media and “subject matter experts."
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Fla. Schools Begin 2021 Spring Semester In Pandemic; Some 36,000 Teachers, Kids And Staff Got COVID In The Fall
As Florida districts start the 2021 spring semester, some students return to classrooms while others remain home for online instruction.
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‘We Don’t Believe It’s Time To Rest’: DeSantis Cracks Down On COVID Vaccine Plans; Critics Concerned
DeSantis plans to ramp up COVID vaccine distribution by adding community sites such as churches and other state-run facilities.
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DeSantis Irked By Criticism Over Vaccine Rollout, But Asks Floridians For Patience
DeSantis was frustrated, sparring with a reporter late Monday afternoon during a press conference in Miami to discuss vaccine distribution.
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Fla. State Prisons Scrub Key COVID Data From Website, Obscuring Magnitude Of Inmate Deaths And Infections
With nearly 200 inmates killed by COVID-19, Florida’s state prison system is now ranked the deadliest in the nation for coronavirus deaths.
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‘Different Than Anything We’ve Seen Before’: What Experts Know About The New Coronavirus Variant
When Sara Sawyer read there was a new variant of the coronavirus rapidly spreading around the United Kingdom recently, she wasn’t surprised.
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New Details Emerge On New COVID Strain In Florida: ‘We May Have Cases Out There That We Don’t Know About’
Florida health officials, lawmakers provided new details about how the new COVID-19 strain was discovered New Year's Eve in Martin County.
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Can Employers Require Workers To Take The COVID-19 Vaccine?
A legal scholar answers questions on employers and employees' rights relevant to COVID-19 vaccine requirements.
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Two Years Into His Tenure, Gov. DeSantis Faces Pitfalls, Victories And The All-Encompassing COVID-19
DeSantis's administration -- now at its halfway point -- will be judged largely on its response to the COVID-19 crisis, the report states.
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On The Last Day Of 2020, Floridians Saw A Statistical Portrait Of Grief And Hope For More COVID Vaccines
The Florida Department of Health New Year’s Eve reported a staggering 1,323,315 COVID-19 infections and 21,673 Florida resident deaths.
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New, More Contagious COVID Strain Is Now In Florida
The new, more contagious strain of COVID-19 has now been identified in Florida, following cases in at least Colorado and S. California.
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Whistleblower Jones Likely To Irk FL Governor DeSantis Again
This may not be a very good week for Florida Governor Ron DeSantis.
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State Senator: Prison Warden Should Immediately Resign Following Multiple Abuse Incidents At Lowell
State Sen. Cruz calls for the resignation following allegations of sexual abuse and other misconduct, the report states.
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For More Than A Half Century, Marshall Ogletree Has Fought For Florida Educators
A veteran educator and higher education lobbyist has retired from the United Faculty of Florida, after a distinguished career.