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Congresswoman tells of her ‘proudest moment’ as COVID-aid contracts draw new attention

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — As Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick began self-funding her successful 2021 congressional campaign, the company where she was CEO at the time started receiving a new source of income: providing COVID vaccines in underserved communities.

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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

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?

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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

Anti-LGBTQ+ attacks by US extremist groups surge as right spews vitriol

Anti-trans politics spurred by lawmakers and far-right news outlets has renewed fears over community’s safety

The Guardian - US

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.

Tribune News Service

Iowa doors swing open for Republicans eyeing White House run

At least a half-dozen GOP presidential prospects are planning Iowa visits this summer now that the state's June primary has come and gone

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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

With COVID shots approved for toddlers, here’s what you need to know

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized COVID-19 vaccines for children under 5 years old Friday, a welcome relief to parents of the last age group to become eligible for shots. Although the move will help protect children from infection and serious disease, vaccine hesitancy still looms in the U.S.…

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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.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

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

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

The Independent UK

Seth Meyers: Ginni Thomas’ texts ‘make Mike Lindell sound like a levelheaded businessman’

Late-night hosts unpack the third hearing by the House Capitol attack panel, which focused on the plot to have Mike Pence overturn the 2020 election

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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

Trump weighs another run as GOP rivals eye own campaigns

Former President Donald Trump’s desperate attempts to remain in power by challenging American democracy have been thrown back into the spotlight by the Jan. 6 committee, with harrowing footage and searing testimony from his closest aides and family

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.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis taps DC law firm billing $725 an hour to defend culture war laws

A conservative Washington, D.C., law firm with deep political connections has emerged as the courthouse defender of much of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ culture war agenda, raking in nearly $2.8 million in legal fees and contracts from taxpayers to defend some of his top priorities.

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Some lawmakers hope to crack down on drag shows watched by children

Republican legislators in Florida, Arizona, Texas and other states have proposed to ban minors from drag shows.

Miami Herald

DeSantis defends state decision not to order COVID vaccines for young kids

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday defended the state’s decision not to preorder COVID-19 pediatric vaccines for children under 5, saying that parents who want the shots can access them without the state’s help.

The Independent UK

Florida only state not pre-ordering toddler COVID-19 jabs

Florida is the only the state that hasn’t preordered COVID-19 vaccines for toddlers in anticipation of their final approval by the federal government

Tribune News Service

DeSantis administration targets Tampa Bay Bucs over employee vaccine requirement

TAMPA, Fla. — Officials with Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration took to Twitter this week to voice their frustration at the Tampa Bay Buccaneers’ vaccination requirement for new employees, with Florida’s Department of Health Press Secretary Jeremy Redfern calling a specific job listing illegal.

The Independent UK

Florida becomes only state not to order Covid vaccines for children under five

49 states have ordered vaccines for children under five, with federal officials targeting a June 21 rollout. One state has not.

The Independent UK

Burmese python hunt in Florida Everglades slated for August

Florida's annual prize-winning hunt for invasive Burmese pythons in the Everglades is slated to begin Aug. 5

Miami Herald

Calling all snake hunters. Florida opens registration for this year’s python challenge

MIAMI — Have you ever wanted to become a snake hunter in the Florida Everglades? Now’s your chance.

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