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Gov. DeSantis, Dr. Ladapo call for ban on MRNA vaccine mandates in Florida
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, Dr. Ladapo call for ban on MRNA vaccine mandates in FloridaFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis unveiled a new front on his war against vaccine mandates Wednesday, urging lawmakers to ban all mandates for mRNA-related vaccines.
As Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, hereโs what to know about Casey
Read full article: As Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, hereโs what to know about CaseyThe aspirations of Floridaโs first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in Tallahassee.
As DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, here's what to know about Casey
Read full article: As DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor, here's what to know about CaseyThe aspirations of Floridaโs first lady Casey DeSantis have long been a topic of discussion in Tallahassee.
Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pick
Read full article: Ron DeSantis talks up his wife as next Florida governor and takes a shot at Trump's pickAs Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis approaches the end of his term in office, he is talking up one potential heir to succeed him in 2026: his wife, Casey DeSantis.
George Washington statue unveiled at State Capitol ahead of nationโs 250th anniversary
Read full article: George Washington statue unveiled at State Capitol ahead of nationโs 250th anniversaryFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis and first lady Casey DeSantis will hold a news conference at the State Capitol Building.
Could Casey DeSantis and Byron Donalds face off in a Trump vs. DeSantis proxy battle for Florida governor?
Read full article: Could Casey DeSantis and Byron Donalds face off in a Trump vs. DeSantis proxy battle for Florida governor?Floridaโs First Lady, Casey DeSantis, is reportedly contemplating a bid for governor in 2026, spurred by encouragement from top Republican donors.
Hope Florida to join stateโs emergency management agency for disaster response efforts
Read full article: Hope Florida to join stateโs emergency management agency for disaster response effortsFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced that Hope Florida would become a permanent component of the Florida Division of Emergency Management and take on a new name, โActivate Hope.โ
Florida medical marijuana patients get an unexpected email praising DeSantis
Read full article: Florida medical marijuana patients get an unexpected email praising DeSantisMedical marijuana patients and advocates are upset that the Florida Department of Health emailed its patient registry to praise Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing the state budget.
Gov. DeSantis, first lady recognize Hope Florida grant recipients in Panama City Beach
Read full article: Gov. DeSantis, first lady recognize Hope Florida grant recipients in Panama City BeachFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis held a news conference Thursday morning in Panama City Beach to recognize recipients of grant money from the Hope Florida Fund.
Gov. Ron DeSantis to recognize these โFlorida Heroes.โ Hereโs who they are
Read full article: Gov. Ron DeSantis to recognize these โFlorida Heroes.โ Hereโs who they areThe event will honor โexemplary Floridians from across the state,โ including several figures from the Central Florida region.
There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anyway
Read full article: There's no sign of widespread COVID-19 mandates in the US. Republicans are warning of them anywayRepublicans are responding to a late summer spike in COVID-19 by raising familiar fears that government-issued lockdowns and mask mandates are on the horizon.
In the pivotal South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for a path against Donald Trump
Read full article: In the pivotal South Carolina primary, Republican candidates search for a path against Donald TrumpSeveral campaigns are placing a huge emphasis on South Carolina, where the Republican primary is traditionally the last chance for many White House hopefuls to break through before Super Tuesday.
DeSantis security costs more than double according to FDLE report
Read full article: DeSantis security costs more than double according to FDLE reportThe price tag to keep Gov. Ron DeSantis safe more than doubled over the last year, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement.
Meet Florida first lady Casey DeSantis. Former TV reporter, now presidential candidateโs wife
Read full article: Meet Florida first lady Casey DeSantis. Former TV reporter, now presidential candidateโs wifeExperts say Casey DeSantis has used what she honed in Jacksonville to help propel her husband to the heights of American politics โ all the way to a presidential run.
Meet the influential new player on transgender health bills
Read full article: Meet the influential new player on transgender health billsA nonprofit that describes itself as a collection of doctors and others uniting to โprotect healthcare from a radical, divisive, and discriminatory ideologyโ has become a significant presence in statehouses.
Florida Gov. DeSantis announces $25M to provide building materials to restore hurricane-damaged homes
Read full article: Florida Gov. DeSantis announces $25M to provide building materials to restore hurricane-damaged homesFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced $25 million in state funds would go toward providing building materials to restore homes damaged during Hurricane Ian.
Florida invites students to enter Black History Month essay, art contests
Read full article: Florida invites students to enter Black History Month essay, art contestsFlorida is calling on elementary, middle and high school students to pick up their pens and spill their creativity on the page in honor of Black History Month for a chance to win college scholarships.
Mayor Jerry Demings: Gov. DeSantis should take care of Florida, not just his family
Read full article: Mayor Jerry Demings: Gov. DeSantis should take care of Florida, not just his familyFlorida's Republican governor recently defended his lack of public appearances during the omicron surge, saying he was with his wife who is undergoing cancer treatment, but a Democratic mayor of one of Florida's largest counties said that elected officials should be able to care for both their families and their constituents.
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โIโm sure as hell not giving upโ: Casey DeSantis makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosis
Read full article: โIโm sure as hell not giving upโ: Casey DeSantis makes first public appearance since cancer diagnosisFloridaโs First Lady Casey DeSantis made her first public appearance since it was learned she was diagnosed with breast cancer.
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โI have faithโ: Gov. DeSantis speaks openly for 1st time about wifeโs breast cancer diagnosis
Read full article: โI have faithโ: Gov. DeSantis speaks openly for 1st time about wifeโs breast cancer diagnosisJust over a week after he made the announcement about his wifeโs breast cancer diagnosis, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis spoke publicly about it for the first time Tuesday during a news conference in St. Pete Beach.
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First Lady Casey DeSantis resigns from Florida Children and Youth Cabinet following cancer diagnosis
Read full article: First Lady Casey DeSantis resigns from Florida Children and Youth Cabinet following cancer diagnosisFirst Lady Casey DeSantis has stepped down as chairwoman of the Florida Children and Youth Cabinet, four days after it was announced she was diagnosed with breast cancer, the governorโs office said Friday.
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Man found dead after deputies respond to shots fired in Lake County
Read full article: Man found dead after deputies respond to shots fired in Lake CountyA Tavares man was found dead after Lake County Sheriffโs Office deputies responded to reports of shots fired at a Leesburg residence early Monday, according to a release from Lake County detectives.
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Florida leaders offer prayers, well-wishes following Casey DeSantisโs cancer diagnosis
Read full article: Florida leaders offer prayers, well-wishes following Casey DeSantisโs cancer diagnosisGov. Ron DeSantis announced on Monday that his wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer, prompting an outpouring of support from state leaders across the political spectrum.
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Florida First Lady efforting curriculum for mental health, partnering professional athletes
Read full article: Florida First Lady efforting curriculum for mental health, partnering professional athletesORLANDO, Fla. โ Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis unveiled a new program for students Friday that will use curriculum in the classroom, volunteering in the community and the influence of professional athletes to help young people improve their mental health. โOne of the biggest barriers, hands down, that we both saw was the stigma,โ Casey DeSantis said. โThis curriculum will focus on key fundamentals of teaching kids how to be resilient,โ Casey DeSantis said. โFor example, problem-solving skills, critical thinking skills, the value of mentorship, empathy, respect, responsibility.โAdThe resiliency curriculum will also include volunteerism. Simon, a former Florida State University footballer and Philadelphia Eagles player, described the stigma and struggles professional athletes face even when they appear to be on top of the world.
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โIf youโre going to riot, you are going to jail:โ Gov. DeSantis says of potential Tallahassee protests
Read full article: โIf youโre going to riot, you are going to jail:โ Gov. DeSantis says of potential Tallahassee protestsRon DeSantis and First Lady Casey DeSantis hold a roundtable discussion regarding mental health and COVID-19 at the Tampa Bay Crisis Center on Thursday, July 16, 2020 in Tampa. DeSantis and the GOP leaders said the legislation would protect Florida from similar mob revolts. โI donโt care why youโre doing it -- youโre not doing it here,โ DeSantis said. โIf youโre going to riot, you are going to jail.โDeSantis said recent political strife over the recent presidential election is another example of why he is pushing Florida lawmakers now to pass a law aimed at providing harsher consequences for protesters. โIf you assault law enforcement in a violent assembly, you are definitely going to jail; you burned down someoneโs business, you do all this, the penalties are going to be very swift and immediate.โ
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Florida to use $5 million federal grant to fund career program for recovering addicts
Read full article: Florida to use $5 million federal grant to fund career program for recovering addictsSEMINOLE COUNTY, Fla. โ Florida will use a $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to fund a pilot program designed to help people recovering from opioid addiction re-enter the workforce through training as well as continue to receive recovery and support services. [TRENDING: โSmell of rotting fleshโ leads to body in trunk | How to celebrate Halloween during pandemic | 98 โmurder hornetsโ removed]The pilot program is called Support to Communities: Fostering Opioid Recovery through Workforce Development. โThere is no question that the isolation and collateral unintended consequences of COVID-19 stop people who were in treatment,โ Lemma said. The DeSantis' said the program is designed to partner with communities including local colleges, CareerSource in Central Florida and law enforcement. โThis new pilot program is focused on connecting individuals who have been impacted by opioid abuse addiction and other substance use disorders, with the resources they need to recover and find meaningful employment in their communities,โ Gov.
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Florida boosts funding to provide mental telehealth services to children in rural communities
Read full article: Florida boosts funding to provide mental telehealth services to children in rural communitiesTALLAHASSEE โ The Florida Department of Education is making $2 million available to rural counties across the state to increase access to telehealth to provide mental-health services for schoolchildren. โIโm excited today to announce to 18 of the rural counties across the state of Florida weโll be issuing $2 million to those rural districts to help students there increase access to tele- and mental-health services,โ Florida First Lady Casey DeSantis said during a Monday news conference at the governorโs mansion. The money is available from federal CARES Act stimulus funding and will be directed to rural counties that have lower rates of internet connectivity and have limited access to health-care professionals. Mondayโs announcement was lauded by Natalie Kelly, CEO of the Florida Association of Managing Entities. The 18 counties that will receive the funding are: Bradford, Calhoun, DeSoto, Dixie, Glades, Gilchrist, Hamilton, Hardee, Holmes, Jackson, Jefferson, Lafayette, Levy, Liberty, Madison, Taylor, Union and Washington.
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Florida considers nursing home visits during coronavirus pandemic, governor says
Read full article: Florida considers nursing home visits during coronavirus pandemic, governor saysJACKSONVILLE, Fla. Florida may soon roll back on visitation restrictions for nursing homes and long-term care facilities to help families reunite with their loved ones during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Apart from restricting visits, the state has also boosted personal protective equipment supplies for long-term care and nursing home facilities and prohibited COVID-19 positive residents return back to their nursing homes. Daniel took a dishwasher position at a memory care facility to be able to spend time with her husband while family visits are being restricted. How we can make these loved ones, feel loved and nurtured and held and hugged again? she challenged the group. He added that the state may be able to include central caregivers into their testing operations at long-term care and nursing home facilities.