'Fracking' ban proposal likely dead in Florida

'Fracking' ban proposal likely dead in Florida

News Service of Florida
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April 26, 2019
A proposal backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis to ban “fracking” in Florida appears dead for this legislative session. Sen. Ben Albritton, a Wauchula Republican who sponsored a fracking-ban bill (SB 7064), said Thursday evening he doesn’t think the measure has much of a chance of passing with just more than a week remaining in the 60-day session
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'Sanctuary City' ban ready for FL senate vote

'Sanctuary City' ban ready for FL senate vote

News Service of Florida
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April 26, 2019
The Senate on Thursday prepared a controversial sanctuary-city measure for passage after making changes that included giving the governor authority to remove any official who fails to comply with federal immigration law.
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FL AG Commissioner breaks with DeSantis on 'sanctuary cities'

FL AG Commissioner breaks with DeSantis on 'sanctuary cities'

Daniel Molina
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April 25, 2019
“Twenty percent of Floridians are immigrants who pay $17 billion in federal and $6 billion in state taxes annually.”
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'Sanctuary cities' bill clears Florida House

'Sanctuary cities' bill clears Florida House

News Service of Florida
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April 24, 2019
After a long and fiery debate about how the state should deal with illegal immigration, the Florida House on Wednesday passed legislation that seeks to crack down on local governments that do not fully cooperate with federal immigration authorities.
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FL court denies fmr. Broward Sheriff, upholds his suspension

FL court denies fmr. Broward Sheriff, upholds his suspension

Javier Manjarres
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April 24, 2019
The Florida Supreme Court has ruled against embattled former Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel, who was appealing his suspension by Gov. Ron DeSantis.
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"Project Sunrise" Wants Florida to Shine

Daniel Molina
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April 24, 2019
"It also provides specific strategies to guide and boost us to where we need to be.”
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Charter Schools Polling High With Floridians

Charter Schools Polling High With Floridians

Daniel Molina
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April 22, 2019
DeSantis assured that he would “support school choice options."
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DeSantis' first 100 days may signal 2024 presidential run

DeSantis' first 100 days may signal 2024 presidential run

Javier Manjarres
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April 19, 2019
DeSantis has release a campaign-style 3-min video that highlights all his accomplishments during this first 100 days in office, including his all hands-on deck approach to address the state’s critical water problem.
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DeSantis downplays chances of offshore drilling

DeSantis downplays chances of offshore drilling

News Service of Florida
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April 16, 2019
A political ally of the president, DeSantis said he will “be raising Cain” if drilling plans advance that include Florida waters, particularly in the Gulf of Mexico Range Complex, a military testing range that stretches from the Florida Panhandle to Key West.
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Parkland shooting families seek compensation in court

Parkland shooting families seek compensation in court

News Service of Florida
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April 11, 2019
The lawsuits also accuse the Broward Sheriff's Office of failing to try to stop the gunman during the Parkland massacre.
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Patronis: House Lawmakers Should

Patronis: House Lawmakers Should "Vote 'yes' on AOB Reform"

Daniel Molina
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April 10, 2019
“there are areas where Florida can do better."
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9/11 terrorists described as

9/11 terrorists described as "some people did something" by Rep. Omar

Javier Manjarres
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April 10, 2019
Omar's string of anti-Israel tropes, and now this highly insensitive and pro-Al-Qaeda statement has painted a very disturbing pattern of  behavior, and could bring to question her overall mindset.
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DeSantis to hold state cabinet meeting in Jerusalem

DeSantis to hold state cabinet meeting in Jerusalem

Javier Manjarres
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April 9, 2019
Plantation- Speaking in front of 250+attendees at the Temple Kol Ami Emanu-El Florida Governor Ron DeSantis announced that he will be visiting Israel on May 25, and fulfill his campaign promise to make that his first official international trip as governor. The planning of the trip was already being discussed within Republican political circles, so […]
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DeSantis defends Surgeon General pick

DeSantis defends Surgeon General pick

News Service of Florida
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April 9, 2019
Noting that Lt. Gov. Jeanette Nunez ran the search for the new surgeon general, DeSantis said his office worked with the University of Florida, which did its own vetting.
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Broward Sheriff case sent to FL Supreme Court

Broward Sheriff case sent to FL Supreme Court

News Service of Florida
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April 9, 2019
The South Florida appeals court said it was certifying the case as “one which requires immediate resolution by the Florida Supreme Court
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Irina Vilariño Launches bid to Unseat Mucarsel-Powell

Irina Vilariño Launches bid to Unseat Mucarsel-Powell

Daniel Molina
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April 5, 2019
"My parents came to the United States from Cuba to escape communism."
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Mast wants fed to fully fund Everglades restoration

Mast wants fed to fully fund Everglades restoration

Daniel Molina
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April 3, 2019
“The federal government needs to step up with a strong funding commitment for infrastructure projects."
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DeSantis, Cabinet sign off on land deals

DeSantis, Cabinet sign off on land deals

News Service of Florida
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April 3, 2019
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state Cabinet on Tuesday approved paying more than $15 million to buy and preserve nearly 5,700 acres of land in South Florida
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