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Ron DeSantis faces one setback after another in battle against LGBTQ rights

Multiple federal court decisions have frozen key portions of Ron DeSantis’ campaign against lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender rights in recent weeks, complicating the Florida governor’s efforts to present himself as a conservative champion with a track record of winning cultural battles over LGBTQ causes.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

US Republican candidates woo controversial Moms for Liberty group

The high-profile lineup at the group’s national conference shows it has become a power player in the Republican Party.

Al Jazeera

11 deaths caused by dangerous rip currents off Florida and Alabama beaches

Even the strongest swimmers can’t escape a strong rip current

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Florida agency appeals ruling blocking anti-drag show law

Florida is appealing a federal judge's decision to block a new state law targeting drag shows

The Independent UK

Parkland cop accused of failing to confront shooter who killed 17 kids weeps in dock

A Florida sheriff's deputy, Scot Peterson, has been acquitted of felony child neglect charges for failing to act during the 2018 Parkland school shooting, that cost the lives of 17 people

Daily Mirror

Teenager who 'forced baby alligator to drink beer' arrested on animal cruelty charges

A Florida teenager has been arrested for animal cruelty after a video emerged of him allegedly trying to make a baby alligator drink alcohol by force feeding it

Daily Mirror

Deputy acquitted of all charges for failing to act during deadly Parkland school shooting

A former Florida sheriff’s deputy has been found not guilty of failing to act during the 2018 Parkland high school massacre

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Two missing children found dumped in Wisconsin park after babysitter drove them from Florida

The siblings, aged one and two, were found unharmed

The Independent UK

Court Rejects Disney Shareholder's Demand for Corporate Documents Related to Controversy over Florida Law

From Simeone v. Walt Disney Co., decided Tuesday: This books and records action originates from The Walt Disney Company's response to Florida House Bill 1557. Disney initially took no public position on the bill, which limits instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity in Florida classrooms. After facing criticism from…

Reason

‘Lawful but awful’: Florida homeowner fired 30 shots at pool cleaner he mistook for an intruder

Homeowner is protected by Stand Your Ground laws, says Pinellas County Sheriff Bob Gualtieri

The Independent UK

California has tried to boost its housing stock. Other states have done better

A retired human resources director, Pam Quinn was burnt out on the work-intensive culture of Silicon Valley and was looking to relocate to a place where she felt "like I was part of a community."

Los Angeles Times

10 States Sue the Biden Administration Over High Flood Insurance Rates: Kiplinger Economic Forecasts

The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Risk Rating 2.0 pricing plan could raise average flood insurance rates 100%, and states like Florida and Louisiana are pushing back.

Kiplinger

Teacher who was accused of tickling and massaging girls loses license

A Palm Beach County middle school teacher who was accused by three 11-year-old girls of touching their hair, massaging and tickling has been banned from teaching in Florida again.

Tribune News Service

On Saturday, Florida hospitals start asking patients’ immigration status. Advocates call requirement ‘dangerous’

Starting Saturday, most Florida hospitals will start collecting data on patients’ immigration status, bucking advice from clinicians who warn this could deter sick people from seeking care.

Orlando Sentinel

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Fla. teachers unions work to increase membership as new law kicks in

Florida’s teachers unions, running an “I’m sticking with my union” campaign, are working this summer to overcome the hurdles of a new state law they argue is unfair and unconstitutional.

McClatchy Washington Bureau

Largely ignored by Congress, DeSantis woos state lawmakers to help lift his campaign

Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign has the formal backing of five U.S. representatives, one governor, and exactly zero U.S. senators — a grand total of six endorsements from the nation’s top elected officials.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Titans RT Nicholas Petit-Frere suspended 6 games for violating gambling policy

Titans RT Nicholas Petit-Frere is the latest NFL player to be suspended for violating the NFL's gambling policy.

Cinemablend

Disney Just Scored A Big Legal Victory, Just Not In Its Suit With Governor DeSantis

Disney has won a legal battle related to its ongoing battles in Florida, but not its lawsuit against Governor Ron DeSantis.

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The Independent UK

3 charged in insider trading case related to taking ex-President Donald Trump's media company public

Three Florida men have been charged with making over $22 million illegally through insider trading by trading ahead of the public announcement that a special purpose acquisition corporation was going to take a media company owned by former President Donald Trump public

The Guardian - US

DeSantis says as US president he would eliminate IRS and other agencies

Florida governor vows to ‘push back against woke ideology … we see creeping into all institutions of American life’

Reason

Florida Cop Jails Toddler Son for Poopy Pants

Plus: Snapchat cleared in sex crime case, New Hampshire embraces universal licensing reciprocity, and more...

Miami Herald

‘Good luck’: DeSantis’ promise to end birthright citizenship is easier said than done

MIAMI — Andressa Reis, a 29-year-old from Coconut Creek, repeatedly refers to her U.S. citizenship status as a “privilege.” She was born in Florida after her newlywed Brazilian parents, who were in the United States at the time, decided to start a family.

Daily Mirror

Ryan Mallett investigators rule out theory on death of ex-NFL star as video released

The circumstances behind former NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett's death have been clarified by investigators after the ex-American Football star drowned in Florida while on vacation

Orlando Sentinel

Florida sweetens pension pot, hoping to retain public employees

TALLAHASSEE – Gov. Ron DeSantis and state lawmakers are gambling that an expansion of government employee retirement benefits that take effect Saturday will keep veteran teachers, firefighters, police and other crucial public employees from leaving their jobs.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Anyone else dreading July 1, when Florida loosens its gun laws?

Anyone with good sense in Florida is dreading July 1.

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