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Sinking Feeling: Rescuers Pluck Family Of 11 From Sea After Boat Capsized

“We're happy to report that a family of 11 people are safe today thanks to the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office Marine Unit.”

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NASA fears Elon Musk rocket will explode destroying route to International Space Station

The billionaire if his latest SpaceX launch goes badly, it could effectively cut off the space agency's sole means of launching U.S. astronauts to the International Space Station

Daily Mirror

MAGA influencers flock to Florida, chasing political clout and connections

TAMPA, Fla. — The tongue-in-cheek digital campaign ad mirrors the script of an insurance commercial, where “Jake for State House” is reminiscent of the State Farm spokesperson, with a Republican twist.

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June is a pivotal month for abortion in Florida

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — The next few weeks could bring a major change in Florida when it comes to abortions.

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Can Democrats flip the Florida Legislature in 2022? Realistically, no.

TAMPA, Fla. — Florida voters won’t have a say in more than a quarter of state legislative races after Friday’s qualifying deadline expired with no apparent opposition filed in 45 House and Senate seats where a Democrat or Republican failed to draw a challenger.

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Doctors ‘thrilled’ to order COVID vaccines for young kids after DeSantis changes course

MIAMI — Pediatricians across Florida have begun ordering COVID-19 vaccines for their patients under 5 after Gov. Ron DeSantis changed course Friday and allowed doctors and hospitals in the state to get them from a federal program.

Miami Herald

Florida surpasses 75,000 COVID deaths; two-thirds of state in high-risk category for community spread

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Florida reached a grim milestone this week: More than 75,000 people in the state have died of COVID-19.

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Editorial: Gov. DeSantis’ hypocrisy on parental rights

Is there anyone’s life Ron DeSantis won’t endanger in his anticipated run for the White House?

Tribune News Service

Fabiola Santiago: When it comes to dissing his Black constituents, DeSantis just can’t help himself

This is your weekly Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis Watch.

Miami Herald

How Biden’s LGBTQ order could affect Florida’s laws and policies

Florida was front and center when President Joe Biden signed an historic executive order to protect transgender and non-binary kids from state laws that strip them of protection and inclusion.

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Controversial ex-congressman Rivera files to run for Florida House seat

MIAMI — Former Miami Congressman David Rivera, who is under federal investigation over a consulting arrangement with the Venezuelan state-run oil company and was recently ordered to pay a six-figure penalty for violating campaign finance laws, is running for state House again.

Miami Herald

DeSantis makes rare request for statewide grand jury on immigration issues in Florida

TALAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday asked the Florida Supreme Court to impanel a statewide grand jury to investigate whether families, local governments and transnational criminal organizations are conspiring to illegally bring migrants to Florida.

Miami Herald

Ron DeSantis doubles down on decision not to order Covid vaccines for children, calling risk ‘media hysteria’

State has among worst Covid rates and fatalities in US

The Independent UK

Sixteen laws restricting the LGBTQ community passed in 2022

At least 11 states passed laws restricting access to healthcare or public facilities, or discussion of gender issues in schools or workplaces.

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The Independent UK

Florida duo charged with hate crimes over alleged axe attack on Black man

Prosecutors say the the suspects hurled racial slurs at the victim before alleged attack

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Florida attorney general raises $1.2 million this election cycle

According to the most recent campaign finance reports filed with the Florida Department of State, Florida Attorney General Ashley Moody has raised $1.2 million and spent $416,969 between Jan. 1, 2021, and Mar. 31, 2022. Moody is currently ranked fourth in state-level donations in the 2022 election cycle.

The Independent UK

Hate crime charges filed against 2 in Black man's beating

Two white Florida men have been charged with a federal hate crime for allegedly beating a Black man in a store parking lot while yelling racial slurs

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Gov. Ron DeSantis reverses, allowing Florida health care providers to order vaccines for young children

WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now allowing health care providers, including pediatricians and children’s hospitals, to order COVID-19 vaccines from a federal program for children between 6 months and 5 years old, a reversal from earlier this week, White House officials told McClatchy.

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The Independent UK

White House: Florida doctors can order under-5 COVID shots

The White House says Florida doctors will be able to directly order COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 from the federal government

The Independent UK

Danielle Redlick: Florida woman weeps as she’s cleared of murdering stepfather-turned-husband

Danielle Redlick wept as the jury found her not guilty of murdering university director Michael Redlick

The Independent UK

DeSantis wants panel to probe trafficking, sanctuary cities

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has asked that a statewide grand jury be set up to examine networks that illegally smuggle people into the state

Miami Herald

‘We are devastated.’ Doctors angry over DeSantis not ordering COVID vaccines for young kids

MIAMI — Dr. Lisa Gwynn can order a COVID-19 vaccine for a Florida 7-year-old, but she can’t for a immunocompromised toddler.

The Independent UK

11 rescued as boat capsizes off ‘Beer Can Island’ in Florida

The sheriff’s office praised the quick actions of local boaters who helped save 11 men, women and children from the water

Al Jazeera

Religious freedom: The next battleground for US abortion rights?

As a synagogue sues Florida over new abortion law, experts say faith could be at heart of ‘post-Roe’ abortion defence.

Tribune News Service

Some Texans want police in every school post-Uvalde. Is that the answer?

DALLAS — Anna schools Superintendent Michael Comeaux says his police department is barely keeping up with the district’s booming growth. The Collin County district has one officer for every 1,000 students. As the district’s enrollment hits 5,000, it is adding a fifth officer – but Anna has seven campuses.

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