CPAC poll: Ron DeSantis top choice without Trump on ballot
Conservatives continue to warm to Florida’s Governor.
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After 365 days of coronavirus, Florida infections exceed 1.9M
But more than 3 million have now been vaccinated in the state.
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Rick Scott claims GOP divisions ‘on TV’ don’t exist among voters
Are Republicans unified? Rick Scott says yes, even if TV says no.
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News & Trending
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Donald Trump teases ‘triumphant return’ to White House in 2024
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CPAC poll: Ron DeSantis top choice without Trump on ballot
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Jacob Ogles
After 365 days of coronavirus, Florida infections exceed 1.9M
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Rick Scott claims GOP divisions ‘on TV’ don’t exist among voters
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Drew Wilson
In letter to AHCA, EMPOWER Patients says PBM reform could save $100M
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Scott Powers
VISIT FLORIDA hoping for reemergence in potential heroic role
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Scott Powers
Jason Brodeur to tackle environment, drug dealers, child welfare
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Joe Henderson
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — 2.28.21
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Presidential
Associated PressJoe Biden ambitions run into reality of Senate’s rules
Biden is so far trying to find the middle ground.
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Joe Biden lifts Donald Trump-era ban blocking legal immigration to U.S.
Trump said he limited green cards to protect American jobs during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Joe Biden to order a review of U.S. supply chains for vital goods
Sees potential national security and economic risks
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Joe Biden to boost pandemic lending to smallest businesses
For a period, only businesses with 20 employees or less can apply for PPP.
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Snubbed as high court pick, Merrick Garland in line to be AG
Lindsey Graham tweeted that Garland would be a ‘sound choice.’
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Extreme weather testing Joe Biden’s disaster management skills
At least 59 deaths across the U.S. have been blamed on the blast of unseasonable weather.
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Coronavirus in Florida
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Legislative, Influence & Policy
In letter to AHCA, EMPOWER Patients says PBM reform could save $100M
The coalition estimates PBMs are pocketing $133 million in taxpayer dollars.
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VISIT FLORIDA hoping for reemergence in potential heroic role
Could VISIT FLORIDA go from life support to economic savior?
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Staff ReportsJenna Persons-Mulicka hits the 2021 Session running
‘Environmental issues are extremely critical in terms of our being great stewards of our state …’
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Guest AuthorWith several high-profile safety bills, Dan Daley starts Session on-point
‘COVID is the 1,000-pound gorilla in the room’
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Florida lawmakers face challenges as 60-day Session begins
More than 2,500 bills have been filed ahead of the 2021 session.
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Haley BrownBill would revamp Florida’s PPE preparedness
Legislation allows preliminary PPE agreements for emergencies.
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Communities
Former Live Oak prosecutor charged with bribery, fraud
The former prosecutor solicited bribes from defense attorneys in exchange for the favorable disposition of charges filed against clients.
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Joe Gruters files boating bill named for Sarasota boy killed in motorboat accident
Ethan’s Law would regulate the use of kill switches for motorboat engines.
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Vanessa Baugh survives attempt to strip her leadership post over Lakewood Ranch vaccine flap
Commissioners were divided 4-3 on whether she should lose her title.
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Drew DixonJAXPORT plans increased services, expanded property over 5 years
A new master plan seeks to improve and expand service for customers.
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‘Holy Spirit’ juror drives Corrine Brown appeal push
New judges from Florida seemed sympathetic to former Congresswoman’s case.
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Sam Garrison draws a Democratic challenger in HD 18
Cornelius Jones of Orange Park entered the race Monday.
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South Florida
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Federal
‘Blame Donald Trump’ defense in Capitol riot looks like a long shot
Defendants argue they were following President’s directions.
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Byron Donalds tells CPAC criminal justice is more than ‘punishment’
Rookie Congressman basks in conservative movement spotlight.
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‘Blame Trump’ defense in Capitol riot looks like a long shot
While experts say blaming Trump may not get their clients off the hook, it may help at sentencing when they ask the judge for leniency.
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‘Help is on the way’: Kathy Castor reacts to passage of American Rescue Plan
Tampa would receive about $80 million in relief, and Hillsborough County should expect $285 million in funds from the plan.
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House passes $1.9T pandemic bill on near party-line vote
The COVID-19 relief bill passed on a near party-line 219-212 vote early Saturday.
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House to vote on $1.9 trillion virus bill
Wage hike just for show in House; Parliamentarian struck it in Senate.
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Jason Delgado2022
CPAC poll: Ron DeSantis top choice without Trump on ballot
Conservatives continue to warm to Florida’s Governor.
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Rick Scott claims GOP divisions ‘on TV’ don’t exist among voters
Are Republicans unified? Rick Scott says yes, even if TV says no.
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What’s in an adjective? ‘Democrat Party’ label on the rise
Propelled by conservative media, it also has caught on with far-right elements that were energized by the Trump presidency.
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Matt Gaetz says Mr. Potato Head was ‘America’s first transgender doll’
Conservatives were outraged with Hasbro attempted to make the iconic toy gender-neutral.
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Pam Bondi yokes civil rights movement, White nationalist in Freedom of Assembly defense
The former AG addressed a conservative gathering in Orlando Friday.
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Ron DeSantis slams ‘failed Republican establishment’ in CPAC sizzler
2024 Presidential candidate? Don’t rule it out.
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Emails & Opinions
Winner and Loser of the Week in Florida politics — 2.28.21
In this installment of W&L, U.S. Rep. Charlie Crist came out swinging, but former U.S. Rep. David Rivera, well, he had a setback.
Apolitical
Elusive wetland bird added to Florida’s endangered species list
Eastern black rail’s wetlands habitat is vanishing.
Plans underway to replace Miami-Dade bridge that collapsed
FIU approves new bridge three years after deadly collapse.
Tech
Australia passes law to make Google, Facebook pay for news
Google, Facebook, will sign agreements with Australian news media.
Unfriended no more: Facebook to lift Australia news ban
Australia has been a proxy battle for the world.
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