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Editorial: Three examples of the hypocrisy in Tallahassee

Republican lawmakers in Florida like to say they stand for freedom, for parental rights, for the voices of those marginalized by “woke” liberalism. But behind the curtain, their actions smack of something else — hypocrisy, opportunism and a cynical belief that Floridians will buy whatever they’re selling. Three reports this…

Tribune News Service · Apr 8, 2022

5 ways Florida nursing home visits will change thanks to bill signed by Gov. DeSantis

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida health care facilities have a new set of rules for restricting visitation thanks to a bill approved Wednesday by Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

Florida’s feuding over education laws is in national spotlight. GOP seizes the moment

MIAMI — Amanda Silvestri, a mother of two elementary school children, traveled from Palm Beach County to Tallahassee in January to tell state lawmakers she was concerned about what her kids were being taught in school.

Miami Herald · Apr 6, 2022

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Florida lawmakers raid $100M from affordable housing for program that doesn’t exist

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — In the midst of a statewide housing crisis, the Florida Legislature swept $100 million out of a nationally respected affordable housing rental assistance program for low-income families into a home-buying program that exists in name only.

Orlando Sentinel · Apr 3, 2022

‘Say gay’: Billboards appear all over Florida in protest against ‘Don’t say gay’ bill

Billboards encouraging people to “say gay” have cropped up in Tallahassee, Jacksonville and Orlando

The Independent UK · Mar 30, 2022

The yoga class killer, misogynistic extremism and how we’re missing the signs in men who go on to kill women

Scott Beierle’s disturbing revenge fantasies were so alarming that a friend reported him to a federal agency. They said it was free speech, and he went on to murder two women. Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · Mar 29, 2022

DeSantis vetoes congressional maps, sets special session for April

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis made good on his promise to veto the GOP Legislature’s congressional redistricting map Tuesday because it doesn’t eliminate a “racially gerrymandered” Black district in North Florida.

Orlando Sentinel · Mar 29, 2022

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The ‘don’t say gay’ bill DeSantis just signed, explained

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis signed House Bill 1557, officially named the “Parental Rights in Education” bill, into law on Monday.

Tribune News Service · Mar 29, 2022

Investment conference in Miami cancels DeSantis’ speech over ‘anti-immigrant’ views

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — A conference of immigration attorneys and wealth management companies who work with international investors and real estate developers has rescinded its invitation to Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to be the keynote speaker at its Miami conference next month after some participants and sponsors objected to his immigration…

Miami Herald · Mar 25, 2022

The yoga class killer, misogynistic extremism and how we’re missing the signs in men who go on to kill women

Scott Beierle’s disturbing revenge fantasies were so alarming that a friend reported him to a federal agency. They said it was free speech, and he went on to murder two women. Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2022

BurgerFi Partners With Food Delivery Firm Gopuff

BurgerFi International Inc (NASDAQ:BFI) has partnered with food delivery company, Gopuff, to include its all-natural burgers and sides through "Fi on the Fly" food truck and Gopuff Kitchen food delivery service. The partnership will bring Gopuff's late-night delivery to BurgerFi and Gopuff customers in the Tallahassee area between 7:00 p.m. and 3:00 a.m. The…

Benzinga · Mar 22, 2022

The yoga class killer, misogynistic extremism and how we’re missing the signs in men who go on to kill women

Scott Beierle’s disturbing revenge fantasies were so alarming that a friend reported him to a federal agency. They said it was free speech, and he went on to murder two women. Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · Mar 18, 2022

The yoga class killer, misogynistic extremism and how we’re missing the signs in men who go on to kill women

Scott Beierle’s disturbing revenge fantasies were so alarming that a friend reported him to a federal agency. They said it was free speech, and he went on to murder two women. Bevan Hurley reports

The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2022

Secret Service study of yoga class shooting shows misogyny

A Secret Service case study finds that a man who fatally shot two women at a Tallahassee, Florida, yoga class in 2018 had a well-documented history of disturbing behavior toward women

The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2022

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Miami Herald · Mar 12, 2022

‘Culture wars’ session of Florida Legislature is nearly over, but emotions are still raw

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s Republican leaders made certain this year’s legislative session would be emotional.

Miami Herald · Mar 11, 2022

Fabiola Santiago: Say ‘gay’ as loud as you want, Florida kids! We love and support you 100%

You don’t know, dastards who rule the diverse state of Florida from the hills of Tallahassee, the pain and suffering gay children endure staying in the closet and not being accepted for who they are by society.

Miami Herald · Mar 9, 2022

What’s ahead for parents, students after passage of ‘don’t say gay’ bill in Florida?

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida teachers could soon be turning to Tallahassee for direction to try and figure out what they can and can’t do with their lesson plans, in particular, those related to gender identity and sexual orientation.

Miami Herald · Mar 8, 2022

Student voices are loud, but Florida Republicans are clear. ‘Don’t say gay’ bill passes

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The chants of dozens of students from across Florida could be heard through the walls of the Senate chamber on Monday as lawmakers debated a contentious proposal to bar lessons about sexual orientation and gender identity from kindergarten to third grade.

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Orlando Sentinel · Mar 8, 2022

Florida Senate presses on with ‘don’t say gay’ bill, ignoring protests

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s so-called “don’t say gay” bill is poised for final approval, despite a backlash that included “Saturday Night Live” ripping the legislation and students demonstrating inside the Capitol.

Miami Herald · Mar 4, 2022

Fla. Senate passes bill seeking to keep ‘unlawful’ migrants from being brought to Florida

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida Republicans are poised to bar the state from doing business with companies that bring undocumented immigrants into the state, a move that Democrats and faith leaders across the state worry will complicate the resettlement of unaccompanied minors who come to Florida to be reunified with their…

Miami Herald · Mar 4, 2022

Court approves redistricting maps for Florida Legislature, but congressional plan is stalled

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Florida’s voters will have a new set of political boundaries to follow when they elect their state legislators in November, after the state’s high court finalized legislative maps on Thursday as part of the nation’s once-a-decade redistricting cycle.

Tribune News Service · Feb 25, 2022

Florida House approves ‘don’t say gay’ and ‘anti-woke’ bills, backing DeSantis agenda

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The Florida House signed off on culture war measures Thursday backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis that seek to combat “woke” ideology and limit instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in schools.

Benzinga · Feb 23, 2022

Tallahassee Doctor Faces $10K Fine, Suspension & Ban Following Undercover Investigation

A Tallahassee physician is facing a permanent ban on recommending medical marijuana for patients, in addition to a five-year suspension of his medical license and a $10,000 fine following an investigation that included undercover agents posing as patients, CBS Miami writes<

Tribune News Service · Feb 22, 2022

Editorial: Florida's redistricting maps are all right; your ability to vote is not

There is mixed news from Tallahassee about the most important American principle: the right to vote. Redistricting is going a bit better than usual. Voting rights are going backward.

Tribune News Service · Feb 18, 2022

Florida Republicans made changes to ‘don’t say gay’ bill. LGBTQ advocates aren’t buying it

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — One of the most controversial bills of the 2022 legislative session looked a little different on Thursday.

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