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Thursday - Apr. 29, 2021
 

My News 13: Drop boxes remain flash point as Florida House OKs contentious Senate voting bill

FlaPol: House OKs polarizing bill to raise 'guardrails' on early voting

Sun-Sentinel: Controversial elections changes approved by Florida House

Herald: Republicans in Legislature can't agree on changes to make in voting by mail


Times: Why did Florida and other Sunbelt states fall short in census?


My News 13: Florida House OKs bill banning social media deplatforming

Sun-Sentinel: Florida House backs social media crackdown bill after debate featuring talk of former President Trump and free speech


Sun-Sentinel: Florida House approves DeSantis COVID vaccine passport ban

Bradenton Herald: House passes bill prohibiting businesses and others from requiring vaccine passports


Sentinel: DeSantis to appear on Fox News governors town hall from Orlando on Thursday


Sentinel: Bracy could run for Demings' seat in Congress if she runs for governor


Sun-Sentinel: State Rep. Omari Hardy running for Congress. Young progressive hopes to succeed the late Alcee Hastings.

Herald: Palm Beach legislator and 'unapologetic progressive' joins race for Hastings' seat

Post: Omari Hardy to run for Alcee Hastings' congress seat


Floridian Press: Deutch Warns of Rise in Anti-Semitic Incidents


Sentinel: Ante up: Florida's gambling deal opens the door for online poker and blackjack


CBS Miami: Broward School Board To Vote Thursday On Future Of Superintendent Robert Runcie

Sun-Sentinel: Robert Runcie pleads not guilty to perjury. Case continues despite his offer to resign.

Herald: Runcie pleads not guilty to perjury charge; school board to take up his resignation deal


TCPalm: How will new Florida congressional district change Treasure Coast political dynamics?


Sun: State Senate: University president searches will stay open


Post: COVID-19: Florida lags behind other big states in vaccinating public


TCPalm: Toxic algae in Pahokee foreshadows Stuart's fate if Lake Okeechobee discharges resume


WUSF: Florida's New Invasive Reptile Rules Have Breeders Leaving And Activists Rejoicing

Post: Clock ticking to legalize your lizard: Microchipping your pet tegu, iguana now Florida law


Herald: Miami code inspector files libel lawsuit against Commissioner Daz de la Portilla


Democrat: FSU anti-racism task force votes against removing Doak Campbell's name from football stadium


WUSF: Florida Reports Over 5,000 New Coronavirus Cases, Hospitalizations Trend Downwards

Herald: Florida COVID update for Wednesday: 5,178 new cases as about 6M Floridians vaccinated


News4Jax: Florida surpasses 35,000 COVID-19 deaths of residents

Democrat: Controversial bills, a closed Capitol: How COVID defined Florida's 2021 legislative session


Sun-Sentinel: Democratic turmoil: Long-simmering tension boils over as Florida senators oust their leader

The Capitolist: Farmer out as Minority Leader with only three days left in Legislative Session

Herald: One Broward senator replaces the other in late-session revolt by Democrats


CBS Miami: Lawmakers Revive, Pass Transgender Athlete Ban

FlaPol: Transgender athlete ban jammed through both chambers in last minute amendment

News4Jax: Florida Republicans send sports transgender bill to governor

Bradenton Herald: Republicans ban transgender athletes, send bill to DeSantis amid outcry from Democrats


The Capitolist: Senate moves quickly on policing bill


FlaPol: Wilton Simpson's suggests increased unemployment benefits dead for this Session


Times: Florida's gun preemption law just got more powerful


WUSF: Energy Preemption Bills Await Gov. DeSantis' Signature, And One Could Lead To Lawsuits


FlaPol: Legislature passes rural broadband expansion bill


My News 13: Florida teachers worry legislation could shrink their retirement


Herald: Florida medical marijuana legislation stalls as public employees are fired for legal use


The Capitolist: Florida utilities continue to invest in smart meters


News4Jax: Bill aiming to protect Floridians' data nears final passage


FlaPol: House OKs amended public works bill


The Capitolist: M-CORES hits dead end, repeal sent to Governor's desk


News4Jax: Lawmakers continue discussions on Florida homeowners insurance

Bradenton Herald: The Legislature is trying to help fix homeowners insurance. Will these steps do it?


FlaPol: Car sharing bill headed to Governor's desk


Times: Legal age for vaping to increase to 21 in bill headed to DeSantis


FlaPol: CFO-backed crackdown on rogue telemarketers moves to Governor's desk


CBS Miami: Republican State Sen. Manny Diaz Calls Centner Academy’s Stance On COVID Vaccine ‘Pretty Ridiculous’ & ‘Dangerous’


Democrat: In the money: Here's what's in the proposed state budget for Tallahassee, Leon County


News4Jax: Florida lawmakers pass alcohol to go

Sentinel: 'Cheers, members': Legislature makes restaurant alcohol-to-go permanent


FlaPol: Legislature approves port preemption bill to undercut Key West cruise limits

Herald: Legislators revive, then pass, preemption on Key West cruise referendum

 
 
 
 
 
 
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TB Times: Mayors, scientists join Spotlight Tampa Bay's climate change panel

Sun Sentinel: Biden and Trump ask voters if they're 'better off' than they were 4 years ago. It's complicated

TB Times: DeSantis signs bills aimed at health care access, but they do little to help uninsured

Herald: Rubio may be on Trump's VP shortlist, but can two Floridians run on the same ticket?

Herald: DeSantis signs healthcare modernization bills that do little to treat Florida uninsured

TB Times: A Florida paramedic doubted this response to overdoses — then he saw it working

Sun Sentinel: DeSantis signs 'Live Healthy' bills, including programs to train doctors, boost mental-health care

TB Times: 1 in 5 Florida Republicans just voted against Trump. Should he be worried?

TB Times: Attorneys try to stop DeSantis appointees from giving depositions in Disney case

TB Times: Human smuggling case against migrant van driver heads to trial in Florida

Sun Sentinel: Wall Street debut of Trump's Truth Social network could net him stock worth billions on paper

Sun Sentinel: 9 takeaways from California, Illinois and Ohio elections

Sun Sentinel: Delray Beach City Commission appoints a special investigator

TB Times: Florida Supreme Court rejects challenge to sports betting compact

TB Times: Pasco may not lose millions in taxes from Live Local Act after all

Sun Sentinel: Florida online sports betting challenge is denied by state's Supreme Court, but fight is not over

Sun Sentinel: US Jews upset with Trump's latest rhetoric say he doesn't get to tell them how to be Jewish

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