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Ian could become 'catastrophic' Category 4 hurricane; Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency: What we know
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Ian could become 'catastrophic' Category 4 hurricane; Florida Gov. DeSantis declares state of emergency: What we know
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Tropical Storm Ian at near-hurricane strength; Florida’s lower Keys under tropical storm warning
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Florida under watches and warnings. Hurricane Ian now a Category 2 and strengthening
miamiherald.com/news/weather/hurricane/article266356776.html
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DeSantis signs bill mandating kindergartners learn history of communism: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill that will lead to the history of communism being taught ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/17/desantis-signs-bill-mandating-kindergartners-learn-history-of-communism/
Florida prosecutor suspended by DeSantis running for re-election : A Florida prosecutor who was suspended by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for refusing to enforce state ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4597685-florida-prosecutor-suspended-desantis-reelection/
DeSantis signs bill limiting book objections in school libraries: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) signed a new bill into law Tuesday that limits the ability of ...
thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/4598565-desantis-signs-bill-limiting-book-objections-in-school-libraries/
US ex-diplomat sentenced to 15 years for spying for Cuba over decades
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Quick Glance: Former US Ambassador Sentenced for Spying for Cuba
- Former US ambassador Manuel Rocha was sentenced to 15 years in prison after admitting to working as a secret agent for Cuba for decades.
- Rocha accepted the penalty and paid a $500,000 fine after pleading guilty to acting on behalf of a foreign government.
- The swift criminal case avoided a trial that would have revealed the extent of Rocha's assistance to Cuba while working for the US State Department for twenty years.
- The sophistication of Cuban intelligence services was highlighted as Rocha's double-crossing went undetected for years, demonstrating his secret meetings with Cuban operatives and provision of false information to US officials.
DeSantis signs law forbidding local governments from setting heat-exposure rules for workers
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-law-forbidding-local-governments-from-setting-heat-exposure-rules-for-workers/
DeSantis Limits Florida Book Challenges, Blames Activists Making a ‘Mockery’ of the System
thedailybeast.com/desantis-limits-florida-book-challenges-blames-activists-making-a-mockery-of-the-system
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Florida Gov. DeSantis signs bill limiting school book challenges: The state leads the nation in book bans and DeSantis blamed "activists" for trying to ...
axios.com/2024/04/17/desantis-school-book-challenges-florida-law
Tampa Bay is no longer a swing region, DeSantis says. Is he right? : Democrats could soon be outnumbered in every county. Will it translate to Republican ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/16/tampa-bay-is-no-longer-swing-region-desantis-says-is-he-right/
State may put onus on Florida educators to police ‘frivolous’ book challenges
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/state-politics/article287722720.html
Two awful ideas deserve swift School Board rejection | Letters to the editor: As more controversy swirls around the Broward School Board, a reader urges swift ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/14/two-awful-ideas-deserve-swift-school-board-rejection-letters-to-the-editor/
DeSantis appointees to blame for chaos in Broward schools leadership | Opinion: Broward Democratic Party State Committeeman Alfredo Olvera writes that a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/15/desantis-appointees-to-blame-for-chaos-in-broward-schools-leadership-opinion/
DeSantis tells donors he plans to help fundraise for Trump: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis told donors and supporters at an appreciation retreat over the weekend that ...
cnn.com/2024/04/10/politics/ron-desantis-trump-fundraise/
DeSantis signs bills targeting civilian review boards, recording police up close: Gov. Ron DeSantis signed bills limiting police civilian review boards and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/12/desantis-signs-bills-targeting-civilian-review-boards-recording-police-up-close/
DeSantis: Florida ‘is a Republican state’: Gov. Ron DeSantis declared Florida “is a Republican state” on Sunday, emphasizing the prevailing dominance of ...
thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/4579388-desantis-florida-is-a-republican-state/
Ron DeSantis Quashes Civilians’ Power to Investigate Police Misconduct: A new bill lets police chiefs choose who gets to sit on their oversight boards and ...
thedailybeast.com/ron-desantis-quashes-civilians-power-to-investigate-police-misconduct
DeSantis calls abortion, marijuana amendments too ‘radical’ to pass: DeSantis calls abortion, marijuana amendments too 'radical' to pass
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/04/desantis-calls-abortion-marijuana-amendments-too-radical-to-pass/
Quick Glance: DeSantis criticizes radical abortion and marijuana amendments
- Gov. Ron DeSantis criticized ballot amendments that would guarantee abortion rights and legalize recreational marijuana for adults as too radical.
- The amendments require 60% of the vote to pass and were approved by the Florida Supreme Court.
- DeSantis argued that the abortion amendment was too broad and would create California-like abortion legislation.
- He warned of marijuana stores popping up everywhere in the state, claiming that the quality of life would be affected by the proposed amendment.
DeSantis signs bill targeting porch pirates, ‘smash and grab’ thefts: The bill would increase penalties for people who organize or take part in concerted retail ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/04/09/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-porch-pirates-smash-grab-thefts/
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DeSantis Signs Florida Bill Blocking Local Heat Safety Rules For Workers: “Someone is going to die as a result of this legislation,” said one worker.
huffpost.com/entry/desantis-signs-florida-heat-bill_n_65fdbe00e4b07c954d55a297
DeSantis Privately Tells Donors He’ll Fundraise For Trump, Report Reveals: The Florida governor was on the brunt end of some of Trump’s most brutal insults ...
thedailybeast.com/desantis-privately-tells-donors-hell-fundraise-for-trump-report-reveals
Horrified by ban on protections for outdoor workers | Letters to the editor: A reader expresses horror at Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing a law that bans ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/17/horrified-by-ban-on-protections-for-outdoor-workers-letters-to-the-editor/
DeSantis predicts Floridians won’t back abortion referendum in November: The proposed constitutional amendment needs a 60% majority to pass.
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/elections/2024/04/04/desantis-abortion-voters-ballot-2024-marijuana/
DeSantis’ cryptic comment seems tied to donor event at Hard Rock hotel: "And you have a, the big act this weekend at the Hollywood, at the guitar?” A ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/05/desantis-makes-a-cryptic-comment-about-great-people-coming-to-seminole-hard-rock-guitar-hotel-it-suddenly-makes-more-sense/
Court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit against Biden: Federal appeal court orders Florida to explain its standing in immigration suit ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/10/court-orders-florida-to-explain-its-standing-in-immigration-suit-against-biden/
Florida renews price break for drivers on toll roads: Commuters who rely on Florida’s plethora of toll roads are about to save some money with the renewal of a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/01/florida-renews-price-break-for-drivers-on-turnpike-i-95-i-595-and-other-toll-roads/
Quick Glance: Florida extends discount program for drivers on Turnpike, I-95, I-595, and other toll roads
- The state is renewing the discount program for frequent commuters on toll roads for another year.
- The program applies nationwide and offers a 50% reduction for frequent users on highways like the Turnpike and the Interstate 95 and Interstate 595 express lanes.
- To qualify for the discount, drivers must have at least 35 toll transactions per month and use the SunPass transponder system.
- In addition to the toll reduction, the governor announced the immediate start of a major reconstruction of the Golden Glades interchange in Miami-Dade County to enhance traffic flow.
A federal judge says migrants can sue the company that flew them to Martha's Vineyard
npr.org/2024/04/01/1242131130/migrants-lawsuit-flown-marthas-vineyard-texas-florida-governor-ron-desantis
Quick Glance: Migrants Allowed to Sue Charter Flight Company
- Lawyers can sue the charter flight company that transported migrants to Martha's Vineyard two years ago.
- The 50 Venezuelans were promised work and housing opportunities after being flown from Texas to Massachusetts.
- The lawsuit can proceed against Florida-based Vertol Systems Co. for targeting the plaintiffs due to their Latinx background.
- The ruling was seen as a victory in holding private companies accountable for assisting in violating immigrant rights.
DeSantis blamed undocumented immigrants for health care costs. But hospital data says no.
usatoday.com/story/opinion/columnist/2024/04/04/desantis-biden-florida-immigration-healthcare-hospital-visits/73190371007/
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/
LGBTQ rights: Inclusive church welcomes all in Cuba: After the 1959 revolution, Cuba repressed gay people and many were sent to labor camps ...
apnews.com/article/cuba-lgbtq-gay-rights-catholic-evangelical-29e45106d382890865870ff3534236ce
Florida’s abortion ruling puts Trump on the spot over DeSantis’ bans: The relationship between the two Republicans has deteriorated, and they’re still throwing ...
politico.com/news/2024/04/01/florida-abortion-desantis-trump-00150024
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/
Gabby Petito-inspired law, bills aimed at protecting kids, signed by DeSantis: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed several bills aimed at protecting ...
nbcmiami.com/news/local/gov-desantis-signs-florida-bills-gabby-petito-act/3281119/
Judge blocks request to depose top DeSantis aides in travel records lawsuit: The legal wrangling over the records started last summer.
politico.com/news/2024/04/03/judge-blocks-request-to-depose-top-desantis-aides-in-travel-records-lawsuit-00150486
Ron DeSantis Receives Stark Reminder After 'VERY Disappointing' Trump Move: Critics ripped the Florida governor over reports of how he'll now help the former ...
huffpost.com/entry/ron-desantis-donald-trump-move_n_661799aee4b011e99abd18cf
Maxwell: Florida’s abortion vote: 3 justices tried to block it. 2 will be on your ballot this fall | Commentary
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/03/florida-supreme-court-justices-merit-retention-abortion-maxwell/
Govenor, DOT tout coming $2.5 billion overhaul of congested I-4 west of Orlando: The 14-mile project is slated to take a decade, far faster than previously ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/03/govenor-dot-tout-coming-2-5-billion-overhaul-of-congested-i-4-west-of-orlando/
Quick Glance: Governor, DOT Announce $2.5 Billion Overhaul of I-4 West of Orlando
- Governor Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Transportation have announced ambitious plans for an accelerated overhaul of over 14 miles of Interstate 4 west of Orlando.
- The $2.5 billion project includes widening the interstate from six to ten lanes, emergency evacuation lanes, and redesigned interchanges to alleviate traffic congestion.
- Scheduled to begin this fall, the project is set to last a decade, a significant improvement compared to previous estimations of up to twenty-five years.
- In addition to the I-4 project, an expansion of the Poinciana Parkway is planned to enhance connectivity between I-4 and Florida’s Turnpike.
DeSantis just lost the judicial firewall he boasted about : Despite appointing five of the seven justices, the Supreme Court bucked the governor.
politico.com/news/2024/04/03/desantis-just-lost-the-judicial-firewall-he-boasted-about-00150251
Russian oil arrives in Cuba after year-long hiatus: Cuban state-run media said at the weekend that 90,000 metric tons of Russian oil had arrived in the cash and ...
reuters.com/markets/commodities/russian-oil-arrives-cuba-after-year-long-hiatus-2024-03-31/
Judge allows migrants flown to Martha’s Vineyard by DeSantis to sue plane firm: About 50 people sent to island in 2022 in DeSantis’s ‘relocation program to ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/apr/04/migrants-lawsuit-marthas-vineyard-desantis
Commentary: Despite social-media age limit’s good intentions, it is blatant government overreach
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/13/commentary-despite-social-media-age-limits-good-intentions-it-is-blatant-government-overreach/
Florida Republicans helped Trump lock up the nomination. Now he's returning the favor.
politico.com/news/2024/03/30/donald-trump-florida-endorsements-00149811
Inside the Freedom Caucus and Trump’s Newly Frosty Relationship: The House Freedom Caucus was a major force during Trump’s presidency. Now ...
thedailybeast.com/inside-the-freedom-caucus-and-trumps-newly-frosty-relationship
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando’s Regina Hill following felony indictment: Gov. Ron DeSantis formally suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill Monday ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/01/gov-ron-desantis-suspends-orlandos-regina-hill-following-felony-indictment/
Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orlando city commissioner accused of stealing 96-year-old's money
usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2024/04/02/regina-hill-orlando-commissioner-ron-desantis-suspends/73180194007/
Florida Supreme Court hands down two key abortion decisions: The Florida Supreme Court in two rulings Monday upheld the state’s 15-week abortion ban ...
thehill.com/policy/healthcare/4568219-abortion-measure-allowed-florida-supreme-court-says/
Surge in Haitian migrants hasn’t hit Florida shores, so far. What happened?: The predictions were dire: Florida was on the verge of experiencing an onslaught of ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/13/surge-in-haitian-migrants-hasnt-hit-florida-shores-so-far-what-happened/
Hill GOP to Trump: Tamp down the talk of grudges and Jan. 6: They're concerned about a rerun of the hair-pulling past — where Republican candidates in ...
politico.com/news/2024/03/31/trump-gop-jan-6-00149037
DeSantis says abortion amendment ‘overrides’ Florida parental consent laws. Is he right?
miamiherald.com/news/politics-government/article287413585.html
Florida State Guard recruit threatened to ‘blow up’ military base, witnesses told cops
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/04/florida-state-guard-recruit-threatened-to-blow-up-military-base-witnesses-told-cops/
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/
Orlando’s Regina Hill likely to be suspended from office in coming days: Embattled Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill is likely to be suspended by Governor Ron ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/29/orlandos-regina-hill-likely-to-be-suspended-from-office-in-coming-days/
White House press briefing: Watch live : Recorded earlier White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre is scheduled to hold the daily briefing Tuesday ...
thehill.com/video-clips/4569655-white-house-press-briefing-watch-live/
The 2024 Battleground Counties: Miami-Dade, Florida: Once the nation’s most important swing state, Florida has turned away from Democrats ...
usnews.com/news/elections/articles/2024-04-16/why-it-matters-miami-dade-county-florida-and-the-2024-election
DeSantis’ office quietly backed Florida ban on wind energy: Emails show the governor’s office suggested wording that would have banned all wind energy in the ...
tampabay.com/news/environment/2024/03/28/desantis-wind-energy-turbine-ban-law-offshore-florida-tampa-climate-change/
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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
Fight for abortion rights means money in the bank | Steve Bousquet: Democrats from as far away as New Hampshire see a fundraising opportunity in using the ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/06/fight-for-abortion-rights-means-money-in-the-bank-steve-bousquet/
Florida Will Now Be Ground Zero for the Abortion Wars in 2024: Florida's Supreme Court turbocharged the state’s 2024 election, centering the upcoming vote ...
slate.com/news-and-politics/2024/04/florida-abortion-ban-constitutional-amendment-2024-desantis.html
Play fair with those line-item vetoes, Governor | Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis should use his line-item veto power with care and fairness ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/10/play-fair-with-those-line-item-vetoes-governor-editorial/
Disney vs DeSantis: Who won? Why settle? | Commentary: In DeSantis vs. Disney settlement, who really won? Both sides scored wins and bear scars in the battle ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/04/02/disney-desantis-lawsuit-settlement-who-won-maxwell/
Ecuador was wrong to invade Mexico embassy, but we can’t ignore Cuba’s break-ins | Opinion
miamiherald.com/news/local/news-columns-blogs/andres-oppenheimer/article287534985.html
Quick Glance: Mexico Removes Diplomats from Embassy in Ecuador Amid Raid
- Mexico withdrew embassy personnel in Ecuador after security forces stormed the building.
- President Lopez Obrador criticized the arrest of former Vice President Glas and instructed to file a complaint at the International Court of Justice.
- Ecuador accused Mexico of misusing diplomatic immunities and privileges, leading to severed diplomatic ties.
- International condemnation ensued, with various Latin American countries, the US, EU, and the UN condemning the actions taken during the incident.
Cubans defy odds to release first video game abroad | kuwaittimes: Cubans defy odds to release first video game abroad - Technology - HAVANA: Cuba’s first ...
kuwaittimes.com/article/13009/technology/cubans-defy-odds-to-release-first-video-game-abroad/
DeSantis has been busy in Flordia after failed presidential campaign: Since his campaign ended, DeSantis has barred homeless people from sleeping in public and ...
businessinsider.com/florida-ron-desantis-failed-presidential-campaign-border-security-social-media-2024-3
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Settlement reached in lawsuit between Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis allies and Disney
nbcnews.com/business/business-news/disney-desantis-allies-reach-settlement-disney-district-control-rcna145289
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
Republican state legislators try to ban lab-grown meat: Lab-grown meat is the target of Ron DeSantis and other state-level Republicans thanks to proposals in ...
businessinsider.com/republican-state-legislators-try-to-ban-lab-grown-meat-2024-4
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Maryland faith, civil rights leaders to Cardin: Lift the Cuban embargo: A coalition of Maryland civil rights, religious and political leaders is calling on ...
thehill.com/latino/4569992-maryland-cardin-cuban-embargo/
How will Florida spend its share of Seminole gambling deal profits? It aims to help improve water quality
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/04/how-will-florida-spend-its-share-of-seminole-gambling-deal-profits-it-aims-to-help-improve-water-quality/
Pentagon confirmation: symptoms of Havana syndrome appeared at NATO summit: At the NATO summit in Lithuania in 2023, a Pentagon employee complained of symptoms ...
faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/havanna-syndrom-bei-nato-gipfel-angriffe-des-russischen-geheimdienstes-19625101.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
Broward School Board is asked to rescind teacher pay raises: The proposal, called "No Employee Left Behind," is scheduled to be discussed Tuesday ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/04/10/broward-school-board-is-asked-to-rescind-teacher-pay-raises/
Florida Homeowners Warned About Taking Squatters to Court: A Florida sheriff warned homeowners about a common solution to squatters in their homes.
newsweek.com/florida-homeowners-warned-about-taking-squatters-court-1885537
Havana Syndrome Mystery Solved? Putin Spies Tied to US Diplomat 'Attacks': A secretive Russian espionage unit may have deployed an "acoustic" weapon to target US ...
newsweek.com/havana-syndrome-russia-gru-energy-weapon-cuba-us-officials-1885477
‘Havana syndrome’ linked to Russian unit, media investigation suggests: US diplomats may have been targeted by Russian sonic weaponry, say the Insider ...
theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/01/havana-syndrome-linked-to-russian-unit-media-investigation-suggests
Quick Glance: Russia potentially linked to Havana Syndrome
- Russia may be responsible for mysterious neurological illness
- Symptoms and spread of Havana Syndrome
- Theories on the causes and measures to support those affected
- New investigation points to Russian involvement
Disney's self-government status: agreement with US state of Florida: Disney and Florida's governor have been in a bitter dispute since 2022 ...
rp-online.de/politik/ausland/selbstverwaltungsstatus-von-disney-einigung-mit-us-bundesstaat-florida_aid-109717815
Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats After Far-Right President Javier Milei Insults Leftist Leaders
democracynow.org/2024/3/29/headlines/colombia_expels_argentine_diplomats_after_far_right_president_javier_milei_insults_leftist_leaders
Quick Glance: Colombia Expels Argentine Diplomats Following Controversial Remarks by Milei About Petro
- In response to Argentine President Javier Milei labeling Colombian President Gustavo Petro as a 'terrorist,' 'murderer,' and 'communist' in an interview with CNN, Colombia ordered the expulsion of Argentine diplomats from their embassy in the Andean nation.
- According to Colombia's foreign ministry, the Argentine president's comments have undermined Colombia's trust and offended the dignity of President Petro, who was democratically elected.
- Following Milei's provocative comments, Colombia recalled its ambassador to Argentina earlier this year. Petro, who is Colombia's first leftist president, has a background as a former member of the long-demobilized M-19 guerrilla movement.
- In addition to his criticism of Petro, the Libertarian Milei also targeted other regional leaders in excerpts of the interview, including Mexico's Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
The on-again, off-again diplomatic relations between the U.S. and Cuba have made it more difficult for Cuban musicians to travel to the U.S ... Show more
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Moscow Syndrome? ‘60 Minutes’ focuses on Russia, not Cuba, for sonic attacks | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article287285565.html
Against Tyranny: Two Stories Told in Pictures Warn Us To Fight On: New graphic works about oppression in Iran and Cuba illustrate the common traits of ...
newlinesmag.com/review/against-tyranny-two-stories-told-in-pictures-warn-us-to-fight-on/
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