Schools across U.S. brace for surge of kindergartners in fall
In Orange County, there are estimates the incoming kindergarten class will be 17% bigger than in fall 2020.
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After G-7, Joe Biden says he’s reestablishing U.S. credibility
Biden is now set to meet with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle as part of his overseas trip.
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Joe Biden to name Pulse Nightclub a national memorial
The deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in U.S. history left 49 people dead.
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Jake Bergmann, Nikki Fried’s fiancé, finalizes Georgia divorce from previous wife
The development comes as further scrutiny falls on the potential First Gentleman.
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Staff ReportsLegislative, Influence & Policy
Gov. DeSantis signs homeowners insurance overhaul into law
Insurance carriers say this should stem losses, but believe more work must be done.
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A.G. GancarskiRon DeSantis says critical race theory teaches kids to ‘attack cops’
The Governor took a victory lap in Sarasota Friday.
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Education board backs controversial history guidelines
The Governor wins another battle in the culture war.
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News Service Of FloridaGov. DeSantis to sign property insurance changes into law
Citizens customers could see larger rate hikes.
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Drew WilsonPersonnel note: Cristal Cole joins Amazon
She is the company’s new regional policy manager for the Southeastern U.S.
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Jason DelgadoGov. DeSantis vetoes emergency fund bill
Federal guidance on COVID-19 relief dollars derailed the plan.
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Jake Bergmann, Nikki Fried’s fiancé, finalizes Georgia divorce from previous wife
The development comes as further scrutiny falls on the potential First Gentleman.
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Nikki Fried’s political committee raises just $215K in May
DeSantis raised $7.5M and Crist raised $1.2M.
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Ryan NicolNikki Fried hosts forum highlighting ‘rigged system’ against Black farmers
‘It has been nearly impossible for farmers of color to acquire land, access funding and get farms off the ground.’
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Was Marco Rubio dissing Val Demings from his official desk?
Based on a comparison of photos, it sure looks like it.
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Nikki Fried claims Ron DeSantis wants anti-vaxxer vote
The Commissioner continues to critique the Governor.
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Brand New Congress endorses Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick in CD 20 Special Election
The group backed Democratic Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rashida Tlaib of Michigan.
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Gaetzgate
ReutersNewsmax turned down embattled Republican Matt Gaetz for a job
The Congressman approached the conservative network, saying he may leave Congress early.
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Dodging probe questions, Matt Gaetz tells Newsmax that media targets his friends
Gaetz dodged a question from a friendly interviewer about the ongoing probe.
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Report: Matt Gaetz could face obstruction of justice investigation
Witnesses appear to be cooperating.
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‘Who knows?’ Matt Gaetz floats presidential run during Georgia appearance
Controversy creates candidacy?
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Defiant Matt Gaetz, Marjorie Greene bring ‘America First’ roadshow, controversy to Georgia
Dalton, Georgia is the latest stop for the Gaetz/Greene roadshow.
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Kelly HayesMatt Gaetz’s ex-girlfriend to cooperate with federal officials in investigation
The woman is also a former Capitol Hill staffer.
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Coronavirus
Renzo Downey
Corona Economics
State fires back in cruise ship fight
Moody’s office said the CDC is “coercing” the cruise industry into requiring almost all passengers to be vaccinated.
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Communities
Daniel Davis adds $200K more for likely Jacksonville mayoral bid
The invisible Primary continues.
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Vivian de las Cuevas-Diaz appointed to Florida State University Board of Trustees
The appointment is subject to confirmation by the Florida Senate.
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Lakesha Burton raises nearly $500,000 to kick off Jacksonville Sheriff campaign
A historic candidate starts strong.
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Nikki Fried says Jax bridge lighting is part of anti-Pride pattern for Ron DeSantis
DOT also shot down plans to light a Sarasota bridge in rainbow colors.
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Veteran suicide prevention, Tyndall Air Force Base score grant funding
Tyndall Air Force Base was severely damaged during Hurricane Michael in 2018.
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‘Stonewall’ed by state: DOT orders Pride lights switched off at Jacksonville‘s Acosta Bridge
FDOT was vague, but Democrats blame DeSantis.
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Presidential
After G-7, Joe Biden says he’s reestablishing U.S. credibility
Biden is now set to meet with Queen Elizabeth II at Windsor Castle as part of his overseas trip.
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Shevrin Jones asks Joe Biden administration to visit South Florida amid spate of shootings
Jones, an early backer of Biden’s 2020 campaign, is asking for a meeting with victims’ families and local leaders.
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Free beer, other new incentives for Joe Biden’s ‘vaccine sprint’
The President wants 70% of adults vaccinated by Independence Day.
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For President Biden, a deeply personal Memorial Day Weekend observance
“They’re the guardians of us and we’re the guardians of their legacy.”
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White House asks court to dismiss lawsuit over drug imports
Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill in 2019 allowing prescription drugs to be imported from Canada.
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White House legislative team pursues ‘politics is personal’ strategy
Biden’s legislative team of 15 is charged with maneuvering and mapping out the process of actually getting his agenda passed.
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Federal
Janelle Irwin TaylorCharlie Crist lands victory on $25M for Pinellas infrastructure projects
Four projects are in line for funding including solar panels for PSTA.
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Marco Rubio rails against critical race theory ‘indoctrination’
Rubio offered comments on Florida’s new critical race theory ban Thursday.
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AFP-Florida presses Stephanie Murphy to vote against infrastructure bill
The group says the $4-trillion package funds special interest sweetheart deals.
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Congressional Black Caucus is rebuffing Byron Donalds’ interest in membership
The organization has allowed Republicans, including Allen West, into its ranks before.
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Rick Scott slams Kamala Harris: ‘What has she ever accomplished?’
Even the Fox News host tried to dial down Scott’s rhetoric.
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Epilogue: Trump
Seized House records show just how far Trump admin would go
A move carried echoes of President Richard Nixon during Watergate.
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Justice Dept., Congress probing Donald Trump seizures of Democrats’ data
Prosecutors from Trump’s Justice Department subpoenaed Apple for the data.
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Could Donald Trump run for Congress in Florida? If so, where?
He told Wayne Allyn Root he’s interested. It would shake up Florida politics for sure.
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Donald Trump: ‘I was at the beginning of Ron DeSantis’
Did Trump create DeSantis? He certainly likes to take credit.
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Facebook suspends Donald Trump for 2 years, then will reassess
The ban would expire in early 2023 if Facebook decides against additional action.
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Talk of Donald Trump 2024 run builds as legal pressure intensifies
He’s holding a rally in North Carolina and has teased a Florida event.
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Emails & Opinions
Mac Stipanovich: Marco Rubio’s Faustian bargain
“Of all the sad words of tongue or pen, the saddest are these, ‘It might have been.'”
Apolitical
Recreational bay scallop season kicks off as biologists work to maintain population
Some Floridians eat bay scallops while others babysit them.
Tech
Panhandle counties choose RapidDeploy for Next Generation 9-1-1 tech
RapidDeploy technology will accelerate their transition to Next Generation 9-1-1
Lauren’s Kids launches new PSA for National Internet Safety Month
The group is advising parents to set up an ‘internet code of conduct’ to help keep their kids safe.
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