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Fired Florida COVID data scientist Rebekah Jones to challenge Gaetz for U.S. House seat
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Fired Florida COVID data scientist Rebekah Jones to challenge Gaetz for U.S. House seat
axios.com/2022/08/24/fired-florida-covid-data-scientist-to-challenge-gaetz-for-us-house-seat
US appeals court split over Florida ban on Chinese citizens owning property: A U.S. appeals court on Friday appeared divided over whether to block a Florida law ...
reuters.com/legal/government/us-appeals-court-split-over-florida-ban-chinese-citizens-owning-property-2024-04-19/
Quick Glance: Patti Smith Applauds Taylor Swift in 'Tortured Poets Department'
- Taylor Swift mentions Patti Smith in her new album 'The Tortured Poets Department'.
- Smith responded positively by posting photos of herself with a book by Dylan Thomas.
- Despite seeming different, Smith expressed understanding for Swift and praised her for potentially influencing fans positively.
- HuffPost calls for support for high-quality journalism that is freely accessible to all.
Equity shift in foreclosures: A tale of 2008 vs. 2024 | Opinion: Homeowners in foreclosure today have more to loose than back in 2008 | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/article287906115.html
Lauren Boebert Gets Support for Becoming House Speaker: Representative Matt Gaetz said he believes the congresswoman would do a better job in the role than ...
newsweek.com/lauren-boebert-gets-support-becoming-house-speaker-1892294
Texas Congressman Roasts Fellow Republicans on CNN: ‘I Serve With Some Real Scumbags’ | Video
thewrap.com/tony-gonzales-matt-gaetz-scumbags/
Ethics Committee Wants to Know if Matt Gaetz Got High at Parties: ABC: The House committee has reportedly obtained a woman’s statement claiming the Republican ...
thedailybeast.com/ethics-committee-wants-to-know-if-matt-gaetz-got-high-at-parties-abc
GOP lawmaker blames ‘Gaetz and 7 useful idiots’ for House turmoil: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) blamed Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) and “seven useful idiots” for ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4604636-gop-rep-blames-gaetz-and-seven-useful-idiots-for-house-turmoil/
Editorial: The cruelty of exposing outdoor workers to extreme heat: Gov. Ron DeSantis has signed House Bill 433, which prevents local governments from putting in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/20/outdoor-workers-extreme-heat-editorial/
Florida ban on teachers using preferred pronouns blocked by judge: A federal judge in Florida has blocked the Republican-led state from enforcing a ban on ...
reuters.com/legal/government/florida-ban-teachers-using-preferred-pronouns-blocked-by-judge-2024-04-10/
Andrew Warren is running for Hillsborough state attorney. Here’s why that’s a good thing.
tampabay.com/opinion/2024/04/16/andrew-warren-is-ballot-hillsborough-state-attorney-heres-why-thats-good-thing/
Conservatives corner Mike Johnson in House floor confrontation: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) said Johnson would not commit to keeping the current rules.
axios.com/2024/04/18/mike-johnson-gaetz-motion-to-vacate-ukraine
McCarthy says he’s not Speaker because ‘one person’ in Congress wanted to avoid ethics complaint
thehill.com/homenews/house/4585217-mccarthy-gaetz-motion-vacate-speaker-ethics-complaint/
Quick Glance: The Controversial Rise of Matt Gaetz
- Matt Gaetz is a product of his time: adept in the art of political performance and willing to blow up anything to achieve something.
- Starting as an unknown freshman in Washington, he rose to become a key figure of Trumpism and now aims to run for governor.
- Despite controversies and investigations, Gaetz has strengthened his alliance with the MAGA right and become a prominent voice of Trumpism.
- His political strategy is based on media presence and direct engagement with Americans, earning him influence and followers.
Derrick Van Orden tangles with fellow Republican Matt Gaetz over threats to oust speaker
jsonline.com/story/news/politics/2024/04/18/van-orden-gaetz-tangle-over-threats-to-oust-house-speaker/73370442007/
Editorial: Bob Graham did his best work for the people of Florida: Bob Graham was the last governor who owed his election to a runoff primary ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/18/bob-graham-editorial/
Late Gov. Bob Graham to lie in state in Tallahassee: A public memorial service is also being planned for Graham in Miami Lakes.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/19/bob-graham-governor-senator-funeral-lie-in-state-old-capitol/
Florida tells school principals it’s on them to fix abuses in book challenge process
miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article287775770.html
Florida’s property insurance struggles are no secret. It might be worse than you think
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287619745.html
John Eastman wants to keep practicing law, representing Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene – and paying his own bills
cnn.com/2024/04/05/politics/john-eastman-legal-bills/
Black Man Charged With DUI After Police Open Sealed Bottle, Then Cite Container In Arrest
huffpost.com/entry/black-man-arrested-dui-tallahassee_n_660e4089e4b078af1447617c
Ron DeSantis hosts donors at South Florida casino with an eye toward what's next: Ron DeSantis gathered top supporters over the weekend at South Florida’s Hard ...
nbcnews.com/politics/elections/desantis-hosts-donors-south-florida-casino-eye-rcna146852
Severe weather takes aim at parts of the Ohio Valley after battering the South: Powerful storms are rumbling over parts of the southeastern U.S ...
apnews.com/article/severe-weather-tornadoes-ad58f3de58d4a18d0a1d76d838bdb685
A Black history museum in Florida – a whitewashing-history state | Commentary: Maxwell: A Black history museum in Florida? Some Black leaders are skeptical as ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/05/florida-black-history-museum-whitewash-maxwell/
BP oil spill money to pay for $98.5M high-tech manufacturing center built by FSU: BP oil spill money will pay for a $98.5 million high-tech manufacturing center ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/11/bp-oil-spill-money-to-pay-for-98-5m-high-tech-manufacturing-center-built-by-fsu/
Jury finds Florida man featured in viral video guilty of driving under the influence
cnn.com/2024/04/08/us/florida-man-dui-tallahassee-viral/
DeSantis signs bill putting tribal gambling revenues toward wildlife preservation
thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4576870-desantis-signs-bill-putting-tribal-gambling-revenues-toward-wildlife-preservation/
In Florida, does parental notification for abortions equal consent?: The distinction between parental notification and parental consent may impact an abortion ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/09/florida-does-parental-notification-abortions-equal-consent/
Democracy delayed is democracy denied | Editorial: Florida's Fair Districts amendments state unequivocally that no district, state or federal ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/08/democracy-delayed-is-democracy-denied-editorial/
Gaetz's deposition in civil defamation case moved to June: Sources: Gaetz is not a party to the suit, which was brought by a longtime friend.
abcnews.go.com/US/gaetzs-deposition-civil-defamation-case-moved-june-sources/story
Ex-DeSantis aide had $6.5K a month contract with state attorney Bain’s office: A former top aide to Gov. Ron DeSantis inked a $6,500-a-month public relations ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/03/ex-desantis-aide-had-6-5k-a-month-contract-with-state-attorney-bains-office/
Florida Supreme Court clears way for 6-week abortion ban, puts issue on November ballot
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287167345.html
Abortion access is on the ballot in Florida. So are two justices who voted against it
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287321485.html
Opinion | Will Abortion Make Florida a Swing State?: Overruling DeSantis’s six-week restriction is coming to the ballot.
wsj.com/articles/florida-supreme-court-abortion-six-week-ban-ballot-measure-samuel-alito-dobbs-4e4b0f04
Florida State takes home-court loss in ACC lawsuit, but case ‘not over’: A Leon County judge rules against Florida State but will allow the school to amend its ...
tampabay.com/sports/2024/04/22/florida-state-vs-acc-lawsuit-fsu-football-conference-realignment-clemson/
Candidate qualifying begins for U.S. Senate, House races in Florida: Candidate qualifying starts for U.S. Senate, House races in Florida's election this ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/22/candidate-qualifying-begins-for-u-s-senate-house-races-in-florida/
Joe Biden is headed back to Florida, a state he says he can still win: During a stop in Miami-Dade in January, Biden raised more than $6 million in a single ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287795630.html
DeSantis approval on the upswing; Republicans like idea of Casey DeSantis for governor
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/18/desantis-approval-on-the-upswing-republicans-like-idea-of-casey-desantis-for-governor/
US Rep. Matt Gaetz to campaign in Greenville against GOP colleague William Timmons
postandcourier.com/politics/gaetz-campaign-adam-morgan-greenville/article_a3ff555a-fc15-11ee-ba3f-57617f00a54f.html
Its name is ‘Pirate Island’ for a reason — and its bungalows are for sale in Florida
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287323350.html
Here are the winning Powerball numbers for the $1.09 billion prize: These are the winning Powerball numbers drawn April 4, 2024, for the $1.09 billion jackpot.
azcentral.com/story/news/local/arizona/2024/04/03/winning-powerball-numbers-for-1-09-billion-jackpot/73199982007/
Quick Glance: Player Falls Short of $1.13 Billion Powerball Jackpot - Huge Wins in Washington
- A ticket in Washington secured $1 million, but narrowly missed the $1.13 billion jackpot, officials confirmed.
- Although the tickets matched five numbers, the Powerball eluded the player in the April 3 draw, shared by Washington’s Lottery.
- As per the national Powerball site, the grand prize, escalating to an estimated $1.23 billion, remained unclaimed for the upcoming draw on April 6.
- The winning combination comprised the numbers 11, 38, 41, 62, and 65, with the Powerball being 15. Washington also boasted over 49,000 other winning tickets ranging from $4 to $50,000.
Florida State's Luke Clanton becomes first Seminole to win three straight events
golfweek.usatoday.com/2024/04/10/college-golf-florida-state-luke-clanton-three-straight-wins/
Augusta National Women's Amateur champ Lottie Woad chooses LPGA major over ACCs
golfweek.usatoday.com/gallery/lottie-woad-lpga-chevron-championship-2024-field/
Florida’s 6-week ban will significantly change abortion in the state, but won’t end it
miamiherald.com/news/health-care/article287339250.html
Infant Dies, 3 Of Indian-Origin Family Injured In US Car Crash: After the unfortunate accident that happened in Florida, the baby was taken to a hospital in ...
ndtv.com/indians-abroad/infant-dies-3-of-indian-origin-family-injured-in-us-car-crash-5375058
Florida Supreme Court rulings ensure abortion takes center stage in elections: Democrats are hoping that a ballot measure that would protect abortion access in ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287294410.html
Judge permits Gaetz, Greene to sue California cities that canceled their events: But the judge blasted the GOP lawmakers for “pure conjecture” and “conspiracy ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/22/judge-permits-gaetz-greene-to-sue-california-cities-that-canceled-their-events-00148693
The Mystery Money Behind This Matt Gaetz-Marjorie Taylor Greene Lawsuit: Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor Greene are suing two California cities ...
thedailybeast.com/the-mystery-money-behind-this-matt-gaetz-marjorie-taylor-greene-lawsuit
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Mike Johnson Has an Unlikely Ally in Fight to Keep His Job: Matt Gaetz : Gaetz told CNN this weekend he’s been advising the rookie speaker on how to placate the ...
thedailybeast.com/mike-johnson-has-an-unlikely-ally-in-fight-to-keep-his-job-matt-gaetz
What does the marijuana amendment that Floridians will vote on actually say?: Floridians will get to vote on allowing recreational marijuana usage in the state ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287292920.html
A Florida activist creates safe spaces as laws and rhetoric turn against trans rights
npr.org/2024/03/31/1241386011/florida-trans-rights-activist-book-ban-rupaul
Gingrich reacts to Greene’s motion to oust Speaker Johnson: Gaetz ‘unleashed the demons’
thehill.com/homenews/house/4551945-gingrich-reacts-to-greenes-motion-to-oust-speaker-johnson-gaetz-unleashed-the-demons/
Kevin McCarthy-Matt Gaetz feud heats up months after the former speaker's ouster: Rep. Matt Gaetz and Kevin McCarthy are still at odds after Gaetz forced ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/kevin-mccarthy-matt-gaetz-feud-ethics-speaker-rcna144840
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene files motion to oust Mike Johnson as House speaker: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Mike Johnson as speaker ...
nbcnews.com/politics/congress/rep-marjorie-taylor-greene-files-motion-oust-mike-johnson-house-speake-rcna134385
Quick Glance: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Moves to Oust Speaker Mike Johnson
- Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene filed a motion to oust Speaker Mike Johnson, refraining from forcing an immediate vote on his removal.
- The motion was submitted as the House voted to prevent a government shutdown.
- The motion requires a simple majority vote to remove the speaker and won't be addressed until after the House returns on April 9.
- Some Republican members opposed removing Johnson as speaker due to concerns about potentially ending up with a Democratic speaker.
Commentary: Florida is providing a safe haven for the homeless and strengthening communities
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/24/safe-haven-for-the-homeless/
Trump eyes Sen. Marco Rubio as a potential VP pick: Sen. Marco Rubio, R-Fla., is moving up the list of former President Donald Trump's potential vice ...
nbcnews.com/politics/donald-trump/trump-eyes-sen-marco-rubio-potential-vp-pick-rcna144003
Why Matt Gaetz attacked Rep. John Curtis during a Utah campaign stop: Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz took shots at Utah Rep. John Curtis and Sen ...
sltrib.com/news/politics/2024/03/28/matt-gaetz-attacks-rep-john-curtis/
DeSantis signs law banning homeless people from sleeping in public places: Proponents of Florida’s new law say it will help homeless people access services ...
washingtonpost.com/nation/2024/03/21/florida-desantis-homeless-ban-sleeping-public/
Quick Glance: New Law Prohibits Homeless Individuals from Sleeping in Public Places
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill aimed at prohibiting homeless individuals from sleeping in public places.
- Commencing on October 1, the law will forbid cities and counties from permitting individuals to sleep on public property unless specific criteria established by the Florida Department of Children and Families are met.
- An annual report from the Florida Council on Homelessness revealed a 9% increase in homelessness rates in Florida over the past five years.
- Critics of the legislation argue that it places local governments in a position where they may end up criminalizing homelessness instead of offering clear solutions to assist those in need.
Fox News host hits House GOP for ousting McCarthy: ‘What have they gotten?’: Fox News host and former Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.) took a swing at House GOP members ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4551349-fox-news-host-hits-house-gop-mccarthy-ouster/
Ousted House speaker McCarthy says Johnson shouldn’t fear losing job: ‘I don’t think they could do it again’
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/25/kevin-mccarthy-mike-johnson-house-speaker
Pregnant Chick-fil-A manager killed in crash was a ‘remarkable leader,’ co-workers say
charlotteobserver.com/news/nation-world/national/article287104600.html
Matt Gaetz’s Effort to Boot Trump-Backed Nemesis Mike Bost Falls Flat: In Tuesday’s election, Rep. Mike Bost (R-IL) survived a primary challenge fueled by the ...
thedailybeast.com/matt-gaetzs-effort-to-boot-trump-backed-nemesis-mike-bost-falls-flat
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Say gay, Florida. DeSantis’ homophobic law doesn’t survive court challenge intact | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/fabiola-santiago/article286545445.html
Quick Glance: Florida's Recent Agreement Allows Discussion of Sexuality and Gender Identity
- A recent agreement between Florida education officials and civil rights attorneys allows students and teachers to freely discuss sexual orientation and gender identity, as long as it is not part of instruction.
- The agreement clarifies that Florida laws do not prohibit discussion of LGBTQ+ individuals, allow anti-bullying rules based on sexual orientation and gender identity, and do not exclude Gay-Straight Alliance groups.
- The legal battle over the law, dismissed by a federal judge in Tallahassee, was led by civil rights attorneys on behalf of teachers, students, and parents.
- The new arrangement emphasizes the neutrality of the law and underscores the protection of all students at public schools in Florida, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity.
Mike Johnson tries to stop Republicans battling each other in primaries: ‘Cool it’
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/18/mike-johnson-republican-primary-elections
The Memo: Hur wins hearing over Biden, GOP: President Biden emerged bruised but not bloodied from a day of testimony by Special Counsel Robert Hur on Tuesday ...
thehill.com/homenews/house/4527515-the-memo-hur-wins-hearing-over-biden-gop/
Ghislaine Maxwell's lawyer tell appeals judges that Jeffrey Epstein's Florida plea deal protects her
apnews.com/article/jeffrey-epstein-ghislaine-maxwell-sex-abuse-f7f215e028155c71b3726a0e5eba6117
NAACP urges student-athletes to avoid colleges in Florida : It was in response to the University of Florida and other state schools that have eliminated their ...
pennlive.com/nation-world/2024/03/naacp-urges-student-athletes-to-consider-colleges-not-in-florida.html
Quick Glance: NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Boycott Florida Universities Over DEI Policy
- The NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida universities after the University of Florida terminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion positions on campus.
- Florida is not the only Republican-led state pushing back on 'woke' programs like DEI initiatives.
- Criticism of the University of Florida's decision has come from various quarters, including alumni like NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
- The NAACP emphasizes that the responsibility is not solely on Black students, but also on public institutions to foster a supportive educational environment for all students.
Veto this very bad vacation rental bill, Governor | Editorial: Another preemption of regulation of vacation rentals, stripping power from local government and ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/28/veto-this-very-bad-vacation-rental-bill-governor-editorial/
Gaetz accuses Jack Smith of election interference in DOJ complaint: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) filed a complaint with the Department of Justice inspector general ...
thehill.com/regulation/court-battles/4512966-gaetz-accuses-jack-smith-election-interference/
Enzian unveils Florida Film Festival program with 171 films, guest John Cleese: During the 33rd annual Florida Film Festival, films focus on women's ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/21/enzian-unveils-florida-film-festival-program-with-171-films-guest-john-cleese/
Editorial: A court saves Florida from more First Amendment damage: A ruling from the conservative 11th Circuit Court of Appeals finds that, contrary to the ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/09/a-court-saves-florida-first-amendment/
Hunter Biden gives House Republicans the rebuttal they didn’t want: In hours of testimony, the president’s son capably dismissed the debunked accusations that ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/02/29/hunter-biden-transcript-impeachment-inquiry/
Quick Glance: Hunter Biden Confirms Father's Dinner with Business Partners
- Hunter Biden confirmed key facts in the impeachment case against his father, Joe Biden, including attending dinners with his son's foreign business associates while vice president.
- He verified that Joe Biden mixed with businessmen from Kazakhstan, Russia, and Ukraine at Cafe Milano in 2014 and 2015, including Vadym Pozharskyi from Burisma Holdings.
- Additionally, Hunter acknowledged that his father joined dinners with Russian billionaire Yelena Baturina and Kazakhstani businessman Kenes Rakishev, providing financial benefits.
- During his testimony, Hunter Biden emphasized that he never received money from Yelena Baturina and declined to disclose further details about other business dealings, including with Chinese companies.
Ghislaine Maxwell Transferred to ‘Cushy’ Prison Unit: Report: It’s a big change from the convicted sex trafficker’s previous digs.
thedailybeast.com/ghislaine-maxwell-transferred-to-cushy-prison-unit-report
Fight between Disney and DeSantis appointees over district control gets a July court hearing
apnews.com/article/disney-desantis-florida-lgbtq-tourism-91b56f4acd96e89b1a7f7e5ce599bc61
Here’s when we’ll know the fate of Florida’s abortion, marijuana amendments: Floridians will soon find out whether they’ll get to vote on allowing recreational ...
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287063405.html
Trump-Appointed Judges Shut Down Florida's 'Stop Woke Act': The appeals court panel found that the law's provisions violate the First Amendment rights of ...
newsweek.com/trump-appointed-judges-shut-down-florida-stop-woke-act-1875810
Quick Glance: Fl. Law 'Stop Woke Act' Blocked by Court Decision
- A federal appeals court decision on Monday prevented the enforcement of a law in Florida, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, that limits how private companies can teach diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- According to a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the 'Stop Woke Act' exceeds the boundaries of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in its efforts to regulate workplace trainings related to race, color, gender, and national origin.
- Julia Friedland, a spokeswoman for DeSantis, stated in a release on Tuesday that the governor's office is 'considering all options for future appeals.'
- The 'Stop Woke Act' was passed in March 2022 by the Republican-controlled Florida legislature and was a key priority for DeSantis, who labeled it as the 'Individual Freedom Measure.'
Gaetz: ‘We’ve now 86’d McCarthy, McDaniel, McConnell’: Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) celebrated the news that Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell (Ky ...
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Testy Exchange Between Hunter Biden, Matt Gaetz Revealed in Deposition Transcript
thedailybeast.com/testy-exchange-between-hunter-biden-matt-gaetz-revealed-in-deposition-transcript
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How Florida’s DeSantis wields the veto pen may be a preview of his remaining term | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article286279995.html
Quick Glance: DeSantis faces resistance in Florida
- A bill banning rainbow flags from public buildings in Florida faces quick legislative failure despite the governor's support.
- Florida has firmly positioned itself as a cultural battleground, but there is a growing pushback.
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is encountering increasing resistance as voters grow weary of culture wars.
- DeSantis is met with declining support and a shifting political landscape in Florida.
With Haiti in turmoil, remember the lessons of a 1980s migrant surge in South Florida | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/op-ed/article286905685.html
Fox’s Kilmeade: If Trump listens to Bannon, Gaetz ‘he loses’: Both Bannon and Trump have ridiculed Fox News in recent months, attacking the Murdoch family as ...
trib.al/5JqwNfK
New College hires ex-DeSantis spokeswoman at $15,000 a month: A company headed by Taryn Fenske, a former spokesperson for the governor's office ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/28/new-college-hires-ex-desantis-spokeswoman-at-15000-a-month/
A Florida Bill Would Require Trans People to List Their Assigned Birth Sex on New IDs. Here’s What to Know
time.com/6836184/florida-house-bill-1639-transgender-id/
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