Doctor says new DeSantis medical laws are ‘freedom for me not thee’ Post
...to give birth because of Florida’s 15-week abortion ban. Desantis’ calling new laws governing personal medical decisions including trans teens amounts to less freedom for patients. He frequently comments on...
Ron DeSantis is sending troops and officers from Florida to Texas Post
...of the Florida National Guard, along with Florida Highway Patrol troopers, Florida Department of Law Enforcement officers and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission officers were available and ready to...
Warm Mineral Springs: Will North Port allow “High Intensity” development near the archaeologically important sinkhole? Post
...City of North Port: https://www.scribd.com/document/644803186/Warm-Mineral-Springs-Talking-Points-by-city-of-North-Port-Florida City of North Port, Florida staff presentation on Warm Mineral Springs 4/10/2023: https://www.scribd.com/document/645822836/4-10-23Staff-Presentation-City-of-North-Port-on-Warm-Mineral-Springs USGS report on Warm Mineral Springs from 2016 by Patty Metz: https://www.scribd.com/document/645823566/USGS-Report-2016-1166-on-Warm-Mineral-Springs...
Former and current New College faculty share concerns about present, future of institution Post
...needs of our current students when it’s clear that other things were being prioritized,” Lepinski said. Lepinski, who was also an associate professor of computer science and faculty chair at...
Florida lawmakers pass a $117B budget & end the session Post
...The package, which DeSantis is expected to sign, also would trim a commercial-lease tax and give tax breaks on purchases ranging from diapers for babies and adults to cattle fencing,...
Florida’s controversial Don’t Say Gay / Parental Rights in Education law is set to expand Post
...represents an insult to teachers. “This bill insults the professionalism of educators. It takes away freedom of speech, freedom of thought and freedom to be treated equally in our public...
Florida’s GOP-dominated Legislature votes for state regulation of Disney’s monorail in the latest jab by DeSantis allies Post
...than 1,000 employees and full-time inspectors on staff. The bill would require compliance reports every three years and an annual onsite evaluation. The state and Disney are tangled in two...
The Scoop: WMNF’s daily digest of news headlines for Wednesday, May 3rd, 2023 Post
...wounds. Detectives have obtained an arrest warrant for Stenson on four counts of 1st-degree murder. They have located Stenson and are actively working to take him into custody. The motive...
Andrew Warren vs. Ron DeSantis – here are briefs filed before Tuesday’s appeals court arguments in Alabama Post
...Supreme Court for reinstatement. You can hear the full episode of WMNF’s Tuesday Cafe here. Here are the documents Warren’s side filed in the appeals court: https://www.scribd.com/document/642210528/Warren-Initial-Appellate-Brief-March-2023 https://www.scribd.com/document/642210998/Warren-Final-Appellate-Brief-April-2023 https://www.scribd.com/document/642211148/Amicus-Brief-Public-Rights-Project https://www.scribd.com/document/642211266/Amicus-Brief-First-Amendment-Scholars...
Uber and Lyft drivers protest for better pay at Tampa Airport Post
...rallies and work stoppages at 3 Florida Airports. Guild members helped organize the driving protest at Tampa International Airport. Their caravan traveled to St. Petersburg City Hall, and then back...
State targets Leon County Superintendent of Schools; Rocky Hanna calls it a “sad day for democracy in Florida” Post
...five years or permanent revocation of his educator credentials. The Education Practices Commission, according to the complaint, could impose “one or a combination” of those penalties. The complaint also included...
Monorail is the latest target of the Florida Legislature in state’s feud with Disney Post
...amusement park rides except at facilities or parks that have more than 1,000 employees and full-time inspectors on staff. Tuesday’s amendment to the transportation bill was the latest salvo in...
