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Neo-Nazi nabbed for hanging hate-filled antisemitic banners over highway near Disney World

Around 15 people took part in a demonstration that included swastikas and anti-Jewish slurs

The Independent UK · Sep 15, 2023

Florida man arrested over allegedly hanging swastika flags from bridge

Jason Brown, 48, linked to neo-Nazi group, charged with criminal mischief after police said hate banners were hung in Orlando

The Guardian - US · Sep 14, 2023

Florida’s costs for protecting Gov. Ron DeSantis rise as he became GOP presidential hopeful

The cost of protecting Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, his family and visiting officials has significantly risen from $6.1 million to $9.9 million as the Republican presidential hopeful embarked on an aggressive travel schedule to outflank former President Donald Trump in the GOP primary

The Independent UK · Aug 16, 2023

House Judiciary Democrats call for investigation into DeSantis' use of Florida police force

They accused DeSantis of using the agency "to act in furtherance of his political agenda" and intimidate voters.

Axios · May 17, 2023

Florida: Covid whistleblower claims son’s arrest is ‘kidnapping’ by DeSantis

Rebekah Jones says 13-year-old, charged over apparent threats to middle school in February, targeted for political reasons

The Guardian - US · Apr 7, 2023

Editorial: Don’t give DeSantis his own military machine

Gov. Ron DeSantis already abuses so many of his powers that he should not be given any more. But naturally, that’s what Florida’s eager-to-please Legislature plans to do.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 5, 2023

Editorial: Gov. Ron DeSantis’ travel is not a state secret

Why should Florida taxpayers fund a secret airline and travel agency for the governor and the state’s political elites? That’s the question raised by a patently ludicrous bill that would shield any public information about how and where Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials go. Florida’s open-government laws may…

Tribune News Service · Mar 25, 2023

Where is Gov. DeSantis traveling on state business? Florida Legislature wants to make it a secret

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Citing an increase in public records requests for the governor’s travel schedule, Florida legislators are advancing a bill that would shield from the public any information about how and where Gov. Ron DeSantis and other state officials go.

Miami Herald · Mar 23, 2023

Florida's lawmaker meetings, other public spaces stay gun-free under permitless carry bill

State lawmakers are considering letting Floridians carry concealed guns in public without a permit — but not at their meetings.

Orlando Sentinel · Feb 17, 2023

DeSantis campaign wanted guns banned at election night event in Tampa, city employee says

TAMPA, Fla. — Emails suggest that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ campaign made two requests of the Tampa Convention Center, the downtown venue that hosted the governor’s November election night celebration: no guns and no fingers pointing at the campaign for seeking such a prohibition.

Tribune News Service · Feb 11, 2023