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Severe Weather Dangers To March Across Southern US

A developing severe weather outbreak is expected to persist as thunderstorms march Eastward

Zenger

Montana governor announces ban on ESG considerations in state investments

The office of Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte (R) released the following statement on January 18 announcing that Montana has joined several other states in prohibiting non-financial considerations, including considerations related to ESG, in the state’s investments:

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Florida teachers forced to remove or cover up books to avoid felony charges

State’s new bill goes into effect prohibiting material unless deemed appropriate by a librarian or ‘certified media specialist’

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Ron DeSantis Says Florida Shouldn't Require Unanimous Juries for Death Sentences

"We can't be in a situation where one person can just derail this," DeSantis told a gathering of law enforcement officials.

Reason

DeSantis calls to end jury unanimity for Florida death penalty cases

Republican governor suggests ‘super-majority’ should suffice in state that has required jury unanimity in capital cases since 2017

The Guardian - US

Steve Spurrier recalls time with Titans GM Ran Carthon at Florida

Steve Spurrier says he'll be "pulling for the Titans for sure" now that Ran Carthon is the general manager.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Governor Ron DeSantis aims to ban COVID-19 mandates in Florida

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) on January 17, 2023, announced a legislative proposal to permanently ban mandates relating to the COVID-19 pandemic in the state. He stated that the legislation would aim to “permanently protect Floridians from losing their jobs due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates, protects parents’ rights, and institutes…

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Matt Gaetz claims Democrats are trying to push out Biden

The Florida congressman speculates that the ‘deep state’ is plotting to prevent Joe Biden from running

The Independent UK

Disney exec paid equivalent of $3.4 million a month for brief 3-month stint

Morrell left Disney after a tumultuous few months at the company that saw it embroiled in a row over the Florida's so-called "don't say gay" bill.

Fortune

Republican U.S. House candidates outperformed 2020’s presidential results in 327 districts last year

Welcome to the Tuesday, January 24, Brew.

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Donald Trump declares golf victory despite being 700 miles away from tournament

Competitors arriving at the Florida club for the final round of the two-day contest on Sunday morning were shocked to see the former President's name at the top of the leaderboard.

Daily Mirror

Timeline: US mass shootings in 2023

At least 70 people have been killed in mass shootings so far this year across the United States.

Al Jazeera

Trump posed for picture with former Philly mob boss Joey Merlino at South Florida golf club

PHILADELPHIA — They share an affinity for golf and an aversion to cooperating witnesses who "flip" to help federal investigators.

The Philadelphia Inquirer

Florida employee alleges state ignored process to issue transgender Medicaid study

A state employee raised concerns to a top Florida Medicaid official that the government didn’t follow its standard process in recommending against Medicaid coverage for treatment of gender dysphoria, according to emails included in an ongoing federal lawsuit.

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When will Florida’s ban on gender-affirming care for children begin?

Floridians will soon get another chance to weigh in on the state’s pending ban on medical treatment for transgender children diagnosed with gender dysphoria. But it’s unlikely that the proposed restrictions will change significantly as Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has taken aim at this issue.

The Independent UK

Florida's rejection of Black history course stirs debate

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated the state's rejection of a proposed nationwide advanced African American studies course, saying it pushes a political agenda

Tribune News Service

Mythical Skunk Ape and wrestler The Bunny return to Tampa to star in movies

TAMPA, Fla. — Area residents might want to hide their lima beans, the preferred snack of Florida’s mythical Sasquatch-like creature known as the Skunk Ape.

Bangkok Post

Older adults at risk of vitamin D deficiency

DEAR DOCTORS: I have read that older adults may not get enough vitamin D in winter. My father-in-law is 73 years old. He's from Florida, but he's spending a year with us here in Maine. He can't be outdoors all the time like he is at home. How important is…

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The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis says African American history course was banned because of content about prisons and ‘queer’ theory

‘This course, on Black History, what’s one of the lessons about? Queer theory!’

USA Today Sports Media Group

Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida, formerly World Woods, to add non-traditional layout named The 21

Formerly World Woods, the rebranded Cabot Citrus Farms in Florida will feature two full-size renovated layouts as well as the short course.

Tribune News Service

Florida nursing home workers say they’re not getting minimum wage

It was praised as a solution to Florida’s nursing home staffing crisis.

Ballotpedia

Florida creates new appellate court district

A new appellate court district has been established in Florida following a November 2021 recommendation by the Florida Supreme Court to redraw the district court boundaries. In June 2022, the Florida Legislature passed HB 7027, which was signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R), to establish the court effective January 1,…

Tribune News Service

Just what improvements qualify for Florida’s $10,000 home-hardening grant? Answers aren’t always easy to find

As early applicants to a Florida state-funded home improvement program analyze their wind-mitigation inspection reports, some say they are confused about what home-hardening improvements will be eligible for up to $10,000 in $2-to-$1 matching grant funds.

Daily Mirror

Inside Donald and Melania Trump's wedding - inedible cake and celebs 'forced' to be there

Donald Trump and wife Melania are celebrating their 18th wedding anniversary, so let's take a look back at their lavish wedding - which was rumoured to cost $2.5 million

Tribune News Service

Vacation rentals are adding to South Florida’s housing crunch, study suggests

Thousands of short-term vacation rentals could be contributing to the rental crisis in South Florida, where it has become harder to find affordable places to live, according to a new study.

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