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Florida state health agency comes out against abortion ballot amendment
The Florida state agency in charge of running its Medicaid program as well as licensing and regulating health providers is publicly targeting a ballot measure that would restore and codify abortion rights in the state, a move that critics say is a blatant violation of state law. A website launched by the Florida Agency for…
Florida Goes Full Police State Over Abortion Ballot Initiative
Florida is reportedly sending police officers to the homes of people who signed a petition supporting an abortion rights ballot initiative.Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’s administration has begun investigating thousands of verified signatures that helped to put a state constitutional amendment protecting the right to abortion on the ballot in November. The amendment would overturn Florida’s current six-week abortion ban. Petition organizers collected about 100,000 more signatures than they needed, surpassing the 900,000 that are required by the state and ensuring that their policy would be on the ballot. Now the Department of State’s spokesperson Ryan Ash claims that his agency...
Florida Museum on UF campus to close for over a year in January for major expansion project
The Florida Museum of Natural History is embarking on a large-scale expansion project that will see Powell Hall and its public exhibitions temporarily closed beginning Jan. 6, 2025. This extensive renovation will allow the institution to better serve the community through new state-of-the-art exhibition and learning spaces, an updated modern façade, and a larger collector’s shop. The museum anticipates re-opening in 2026. ...
Ron DeSantis Makes Judicial Appointment to Palm Beach County Court
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis appointed Katherine Mullinax, of Jupiter, to serve as Judge on the Palm Beach County Court. Mullinax has served as the General Counsel for the Fifteenth Judicial Circuit since 2021. According to an official statement form DeSantis’ office, was the Solo Practitioner at Mullinax Law Group, PLLC. She earned her bachelor’s degree from Old Dominion University and her juris doctor from Florida International University. Mullinax fills the judicial vacancy created by the resignation of Judge Panse.
Democratic Tennessee lawmaker campaigns in Florida on avoiding ‘authoritarians’
TALLAHASSEE – A Tennessee state House member once expelled from that body flew to Florida to advocate against authoritarianism and stump for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris and running mate Tim Walz. Tennessee State Rep. Justin Pearson, one of the “Tennessee Three” expelled for protesting on the House floor against gun violence, made a stop […]
Parkland Crime Update: Homeowner Watches On Camera As Realtor Steals Dyson Vacuum
This is a summary of crimes and other Parkland incidents through September 2, 2024, compiled through our joint effort with the Broward Sheriff’s Office to share updates with residents. Theft. A victim of Theft From Building was reported on 08/28/2024. The total estimated loss was $500. The victim advised...
Surprise: Fort Lauderdale police union leader got 59% raise in January. City leaders only finding out now.
Union leaders typically negotiate raises for the rank and file that become public knowledge. But in January, two high-ranking officials with the Fort Lauderdale police union got significant pay bumps, and not even the chief knew about it. The out-of-the-ordinary raises, done outside the union contract, only recently came to light, city officials say. Here are the details: Union President Scott ...
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