Tag Archives: Florida

DeSantis Spox Mocks Hacking Of Dem Gov Candiate

Florida Politics reports: Hackers on Saturday hijacked the campaign Twitter account of Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried. The verified account, seized in a phishing attack, is now on the fritz. Hackers are posting a string of tweets promoting the sale of non-fungible tokens — or NFTs. They’ve also rebranded the profile, leaving no trace of Fried other than the original …

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FL Man Jailed After Bomb Threat Over Baggage Fees

The Miami Herald reports: When Alin Oteanu was told by Spirit workers at Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport that he would have to pay a fee for an extra bag on his flight, he had another idea, according to the Broward Sheriff’s Office. “I will leave it right there, and by the way, it has a bomb in it,” Oteanu said, …

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Megachurch Pastor Sues Own Church In Fraud Battle

The Christian Post reports: Founders of the 12,000-member Celebration Church in Jacksonville, Florida, Stovall Weems and his wife, Kerri, have filed a lawsuit seeking an injunction that would force the megachurch to recognize Weems as their chief executive officer and settle dueling claims of financial fraud involving hundreds of thousands of dollars. Celebration Church filed a motion to dismiss Weems’ …

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Florida GOP Rep Sorry For “Gay Isn’t Permanent” Claim

Florida Politics reports: Republican Sen. Ileana Garcia resurfaced on Twitter Thursday, offering an apology to those she offended by suggesting earlier this month that being “gay is not a permanent thing.” Garcia’s remark came during Senate debate over a bill (HB 1557) that would implement classroom restrictions on instruction about sexuality and gender. The assertion drew immediate backlash, and even …

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Anti-Vax Creationist ER Doctor Dies Of Something

From his obituary: Dr. Arthur Neal Mack loved the Lord and was a servant for Jesus. He served his community as an Emergency Room doctor for over 30 years. He used his God given gift of healing to help those who came into his ER and would witness to his patients the care and love that he felt from Jesus. …

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QAnon Florida Board Of Education Nominee Wanted Books About Limbaugh For Elementary School Library

Florida Politics reports: The woman nominated Friday to Florida’s Board of Education once petitioned deceased talk show host Rush Limbaugh for books for her local elementary school to be used by students as props for her husband’s state House campaign. The move offers a glimpse into what her approach to curriculum might be like for some and potentially will bring …

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Ron DeSantis’ Spokesperson: I Am Now A Gay Icon

From a homocon website: In the rise of Woketopia U.S.A. we’ve witnessed first hand the downfall of so many of our favorite gay icons as they become victims of leftist brainwashing. Former gay icons Cher, Bette Midler, and Barbra Streisand have become an unholy trinity of full blown political activism. Their mental instability and grasping for attention is now on …

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Tornado Hits Florida Home Of “Don’t Say Gay” Author

Florida Politics reports: Rep. Joe Harding’s Ocala home was among those damaged by severe weather in Central Florida Saturday. The Ocala Republican was not at home, though family was. No injuries were reported. “We are blessed,” he said. “It could have been a lot worse.” Harding said a tornado touched down in his Ocala neighborhood. His next-door neighbor’s home was …

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CA Gov Invites Disney To Relocate Jobs From Florida

Florida Politics reports: As Disney withers criticism from the left and right over a controversial Florida education bill, California’s Governor offered a solution. “Disney, the door is open to bring those jobs back to California — the state that actually represents the values of your workers,” tweeted California Gov. Gavin Newsom. The wooing comes less than a year after Disney …

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ABC Poll: Only 37% Support “Don’t Say Gay” Laws

ABC News reports: More than 6 in 10 Americans oppose legislation that would prohibit classroom lessons about sexual orientation or gender identity in elementary school, a new ABC News/Ipsos poll finds. The ABC News/Ipsos poll found that 62% of Americans oppose such legislation, while 37% support it. Support for this type of legislation increases with age, but doesn’t reach majority …

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FL Paper Runs Homocon’s Pro-“Don’t Say Gay” Column

LGBTrump founder Joseph Murray writes: Make no mistake: as an educator, civil-rights attorney and a happily married gay man, I can firmly state that HB 1557 is not an attempt to marginalized LGBT students or create a group of second-class students. The bill is an appropriate measure geared at removing the culture wars from the classroom, restoring parental authority and …

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FL Lawsuit Asks Federal Court To Set US House Map

The Orlando Sentinel reports: With Gov. Ron DeSantis vowing to veto a congressional redistricting plan, a lawsuit filed late Friday asks a federal court to set new U.S. House districts that would be used in this fall’s elections. The lawsuit was filed in the federal Northern District of Florida by two groups and five voters. The crux is that DeSantis’ …

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Florida Pastor And Two Church Officials Charged With Decades Of Child Sex Abuse After Raid During Services

First Coast News reports: Worship services were interrupted by a police raid Wednesday night at the Jacksonville Assembly of the Body of Christ on Old Kings Road. The raid was the result of a long-term investigation that started with a tip regarding possible sexual abuse in 2020. The investigation uncovered sexual and physical abuse of minors in the church that …

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Graham Hails DeSantis For “Bold Stand” Against Disney

Posted today to Franklin Graham’s Facebook page: Thank you for your bold stand Governor Ron DeSantis! Disney isn’t happy that the Florida Senate passed the PARENTAL RIGHTS IN EDUCATION BILL which bans the discussion of sexual orientation or gender identity in schools for children from kindergarten to 3rd grade. Disney’s CEO contacted Gov. DeSantis to let him know of their …

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FL GOP Reps Block Legalization Of Fentanyl Test Strips As Six West Point Cadets Overdose While Vacationing

Florida Politics reports: The House voted against the decriminalization of fentanyl test strips in Florida on Friday, angering some lawmakers in the closing hours of the 2022 Legislative Session. Brandon Democratic Rep. Andrew Learned urged House colleagues to decriminalize the strips, alongside other Democratic lawmakers on the House floor. “This is a product that doesn’t cause harm in any way,” …

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Florida Lawmakers Fail To Enact Condo Safety Reforms

NBC News reports: Negotiations between the Florida Senate and House of Representatives, both controlled by Republicans, broke down, with the two sides unable to agree on a bill that would require inspections of aging condo buildings and mandate that condo boards conduct studies to determine how much they need to set aside for repairs. The talks were undone by a …

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DeSantis Appoints QAnon Nut To Board Of Education

Florida Politics reports: Gov. Ron DeSantis appointed Esther Byrd to the state’s Board of Education, a move that will almost certainly serve to further politicize that appointed panel. Byrd is the wife of Rep. Cord Byrd of Neptune Beach. Rep. Byrd, the incumbent in the current HD 11, is one of the House Republicans who sided with the Governor by …

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Disney CEO Apologizes For Slow Response To “Don’t Say Gay,” Will Suspend Political Donations In Florida

The Hollywood Reporter reports: Walt Disney Co. CEO Bob Chapek apologized to employees at the company for the company’s handling of Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill, and said that it would be pausing political donations in the state. Chapek also said that the company will be “increasing our support for advocacy groups to combat similar legislation in other states.” …

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DeSantis Denounces Disney As “Lining Their Pockets In Communist China” After Its “Don’t Say Gay” Criticisms

Orlando’s NBC News affiliate reports: Gov. Ron DeSantis has leveled a scathing attack statement against Disney on the day after the company’s CEO expressed “disappointment” in a controversial bill nicknamed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. “How do they possibly explain lining their pockets with their relationship from the Communist Party of China? Because that’s what they do, and they make …

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Florida Bans Lessons That Cause White “Discomfort”

The Associated Press reports: The Florida Senate approved legislation on Thursday that limits how workplaces and schools teach about race and identity. The measure prohibits trainings that cause someone to feel guilty or ashamed about the past collective actions of their race or sex, and its passage clears the way for Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign one of his top …

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