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In briefing Congress, Fla. surgeon general admits state decision could limit vaccine access to kids

In a briefing to a congressional subcommittee Tuesday, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo confirmed that the state decision to block county health departments from obtaining COVID-19 vaccines for young children may prohibit an estimated 30,000 disadvantaged kids from obtaining access to the vaccines.

Miami Herald

Florida jury sworn in to determine school shooter's penalty

A jury of seven men and five women have been sworn in for the penalty trial of Florida school shooter Nikolas Cruz

The Independent UK

Helbiz Expands Presence Across US Markets

Helbiz Inc (NASDAQ:HLBZ) has been chosen as a new micro-mobility vendor in Tampa, Florida, replacing existing operators. Initially, Helbiz will be permitted to launch 1,500 e-scooters, equipped with sidewalk detection. In addition, the company has decided to double and upgrade its fleet in the Miami Lakes area with features like GPS technology. Helbiz…

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Anti-Semitic Pamphlets Targeting Disney Executives Dropped At Homes Across Florida: Report

Homeowners in multiple Florida localities woke up yesterday to bags on their front lawns containing anti-Semitic literature aimed at the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS).

Benzinga

St. Pete mayor reopens talks on future of Rays stadium site

The mayor of St. Petersburg, Florida, is reopening talks about the future of the Tropicana Field site where baseball’s Tampa Bay Rays play their home games

The Independent UK

CEO and Florida museum part ways following Basquiat raid

The Orlando Museum of Art has parted ways with its CEO in the days after the FBI raided the Florida museum and seized more than two dozen paintings attributed to artist Jean-Michel Basquiat

The Independent UK

Rabbi’s suit over Florida abortion law tests bounds of religious objections after Roe

WASHINGTON — Weeks before the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, revoking a woman’s constitutional right to abortion, a rabbi and lawyer in Boynton Beach was preparing to take action against Florida. The state’s ban on abortions after 15 weeks, he said, directly targets Jews.

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With Roe overturned, state constitutions are now at the center of the abortion fight

In a sense, what was one battleground has become 50, as advocates on both sides of the abortion issue race to put the issue before state constitutions. Half a dozen lawsuits are already in court.

WEKU

UCF Knights Preview 2022: Season Prediction, Breakdown, Key Games, Players

UCF College Football Preview 2022: Team breakdown, season prediction, keys to the campaign, and what you need to know

USA Today Sports Media Group

House spending bills spread around $8 billion worth of earmarks - Roll Call

The House fiscal 2023 spending bills have 4,386 earmarks, for a total of $8.2 billion, a CQ Roll Call analysis found.

Roll Call

Synagogue sues Florida over abortion limits, a possible template for future challenges

A lawsuit brought by a Florida synagogue claims reducing access to abortion is not compatible with Jewish law, making it a violation of the constitutional right to freedom of religious expression. In the wake of the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, does the lawsuit offer a template…

France 24

Verano Opening MÜV Winter Haven, The Company's 48th Cannabis Dispensary In Florida

Verano Holdings Corp. (OTCQX: VRNOF) (CSE:VRNO) a leading multi-state cannabis company, is opening of MÜV Winter Haven on June 29, the company’s 48th Florida dispensary and 101st nationwide.

Benzinga

Report of odor aboard Florida-bound flight stops jet at Charlotte airport, officials say

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — A possible odor aboard an American Eagle flight forced the plane to stop on the taxiway at Charlotte Douglas International Airport on Monday morning, airline officials said.

Tribune News Service

Luongo becomes first to make Hockey Hall of Fame after playing most of career for Panthers

A few years ago, Roberto Luongo became the first player to have his jersey number retired by the Florida Panthers.

Miami Herald

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Orlando Sentinel

Miya’s Law, named for slain Orlando college student, signed by DeSantis

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed Miya’s Law, a bill named in honor of slain Orlando college student Miya Marcano that seeks to make apartments safer by requiring background checks on employees, at a private ceremony Monday, according to a news release.

Los Angeles Times

As Chapek weathers Disney drama, board gathers in Florida

For Walt Disney Co. Chief Executive Bob Chapek, the last few months have brought one headache after another.

Reason

New Complaint Challenges Limits to Corporate Speech Enacted by Florida's 'Stop WOKE Act'

Three Florida companies are suing in federal court for the right to discuss diversity and inclusion concepts in workplace trainings.

The Independent UK

Ghislaine Maxwell: What accusers Carolyn, Jane, Kate and Annie Farmer said at her sex-trafficking trial

Four witnesses testified about the abuse they suffered at the hands of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what they said, Rachel Sharp writes

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The Independent UK

Ghislaine Maxwell: What the four accusers said at her sex-trafficking trial

Four witnesses took the stand for the prosecution to testify about the abuse they suffered at the hands of Ghislaine Maxwell and Jeffrey Epstein. Here’s what they said, Rachel Sharp writes

Benzinga

Analysis: What To Expect From This Week's Disney Board Meeting In Florida

The 11-member board of directors of the Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) will begin a two-day meeting today in Florida. While there has not been a release of the meeting's agenda, here is what Disney observers might expect from this happening.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: A devastating defeat for the rights of women

Overturning Roe v. Wade is not the first time the Supreme Court has driven a dagger into the heart of human rights and further divided a deeply troubled nation. But not since the 19th century have there been other decisions so dreadfully indefensible and consequential.

Tribune News Service

Editorial: Corrine Brown? Again? It’s an insult to Florida voters

But for a dubious decision by a federal appeals court, former Rep. Corrine Brown of Jacksonville would still be serving out a five-year prison sentence for tax fraud and running an $800,000 scam charity. Instead, she’s running for Congress again, piling on the Democrats’ mounting political woes in Florida.

Miami Herald

There’s a place in Florida where you can swim with alligators and not get eaten (ideally)

MIAMI — Want to feel like a bona fide Floridian?

Zenger

Hissstory: Whopping 216-lb Python Caught In Florida Is Believed To Be Biggest In State’s History

Experts caught the 18-foot, pregnant female after using a male python as bait.

Tribune News Service

Coast Guard rescues 7 after boat struck by lightning off Florida coast

TAMPA, Fla. — A U.S. Coast Guard helicopter lifted seven boaters to safety after their 39-foot vessel was struck by lightning 100 miles off the Clearwater coast Saturday.

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