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Judge Criticizes DeSantis But Doesn’t Reinstate Suspended Prosecutor

January 20, 2023
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A federal judge on Jan. 20 declined to reinstate a Tampa-area prosecutor suspended in August 2022 by Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. Federal Judge Robert L. Hinkle criticized DeSantis throughout a 59-page opinion, saying the governor’s office investigation of suspended State Attorney Andrew Warren was politically motivated and cursory, and the official doing it didn’t even…

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Leaders of Florida’s College System Vow Not to ‘Fund or Support’ Critical Race Theory

January 20, 2023
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In a show of support for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, the leaders of the Florida College System (FCS) vowed not to support or fund critical race theory (CRT)—unless it is taught objectively along with other concepts—and to eliminate “woke positions and ideologies.” During comments at the Jan. 18 state Board of Education meeting, Florida State College of…

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Disney Executive Who Left After ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Controversy Made $119,505 per Day

January 20, 2023
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A Walt Disney Company executive who was fired after he instigated a fight against the Florida “Don’t Say Gay’ controversy raked in more than $100,000 per day in his brief stint in Hollywood. The executive, Geoff Morrell, who was hired as Disney’s chief corporate affairs officer in January 2021, lasted only three months at the…

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Florida Supreme Court Upholds State Law Banning Local Governments From Restricting Gun Sales

January 20, 2023
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The Florida Supreme Court on Jan. 19 upheld a state law banning local governments from implementing restrictions on the sale of guns and ammunition. Under Florida law passed in 1987, cities and counties are not allowed to create restrictions on guns that are stricter than state law, also known as “preemption” of local gun laws. Those who do…

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DeSantis Admin Requires Universities to Report Transgender Medical Procedures on Students

January 20, 2023
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The administration of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Jan. 11 requested data from state universities on the number of transgender treatments performed on students under 18. The governor made the request in a memo to the chairs of the boards of trustees of all the state universities. Chris Spencer, director of the Governor’s Office of Policy and…

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Florida’s New All-Republican Cabinet Helps DeSantis Advance Anti-Woke Agenda

January 19, 2023
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News Analysis On Jan. 17, when Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis met with the Florida cabinet for the first time in his second term, he experienced something he hadn’t known during the entirety of his first term. There were no Democrats in the cabinet to challenge his anti-woke agenda. So without opposition, DeSantis and the Board…

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Enjoy South Florida’s Quirky Winter Ways With These 11 Activities

January 19, 2023
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By Lois K. Solomon From South Florida Sun-Sentinel Fort Lauderdale—South Florida residents are used to the weird. Mailboxes shaped like manatees, buildings painted pink and trees eating up sidewalks are part of the quirky landscape. For those who appreciate unconventionality, there are abundant outdoor adventures to savor in the coming weeks during this cherished period…

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EXCLUSIVE: Florida’s DeSantis Hopes to Let Hospital Immunity Related to COVID Die, Insider Says

January 19, 2023
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to let a controversial law giving hospitals immunity related to COVID-19 expire in June, a high-ranking official in the administration told The Epoch Times on the condition of anonymity. A spokesperson for DeSantis declined to comment on the information. Hearing that their governor won’t seek to extend the law thrilled…

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DeSantis Announces $100 Million in Recovery Grants For Hurricane-Hit Beaches

January 18, 2023
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Florida’s Gov. Ron DeSantis awarded $100 million to support beach recovery projects in counties hard hit by two hurricanes in 2022. Speaking in Daytona Beach Shores, DeSantis allocated money to 16 counties. The amounts ranged from $37.7 million for Volusia County, hard hit by Category 1 Hurricane Nicole, and $23.1 million for Lee County, the…

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Florida Judge Rejects DeSantis Administration’s Bid to Toss Lawsuit Over Migrant Flights

January 18, 2023
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A Florida judge has ruled that a legal challenge to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ program to fly illegal immigrants to other states will go to trial. On Jan. 13, Leon County Circuit Judge John Cooper refused to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Democrat state Sen. Jason Pizzo against DeSantis and two individuals with the Florida Department…

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