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Gov. Ron DeSantis
DeSantis pledges to ‘fight like hell’ over COVID-19 treatment
White House spokeswoman Jen Psaki said Thursday that the federal government’s distribution plan for monoclonal antibodies is aimed at achieving “equity” among states receiving them.
Death of Hillsborough GOP member from COVID-19 causes financial problems for party
Only Gregg Prentice knew how to operate software that tracked donations to the Hillsborough County GOP and supplied data for the organization’s monthly finance reports, the party told regulators.
The local Republican Party told federal election regulators it can no longer access its campaign finance software
In mask fight, Florida’s top medical official silenced (so far)
State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees.
Florida officials want to block Surgeon General Scott Rivkees from testifying in a legal showdown over the state’s efforts to prohibit school mask mandates.
Florida’s longtime pension fund manager to step down
Ash Williams.
As executive director of the State Board of Administration and chief investment officer, Williams leads an agency that oversees $252.8 billion in assets, including $199.6 billion in the Florida...
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  1. Florida redistricting could stoke new political tension
    Yesterday• Politics
    The Capitol in Tallahassee is seen following Opening Day of the Florida Legislature on March 3, 2021.
  2. Newsom used DeSantis to win California recall. Does it mean anything in Florida?
    Yesterday• Politics
    Governor Gavin Newsom speaks ahead of Vice President Kamala Harris at a rally against the California gubernatorial recall election Sept. 8, 2021, in San Leandro, CA..
  3. Largo woman smoked in Capitol during riot. Now she, husband face charges.
    Sep. 17• Crime
    Marilyn Fassell, of Largo, took a selfie smoking a cigarette in the U.S. Capitol during the Jan. 6 insurrection, according to federal court records. The photo and its corresponding GPS coordinates were included in a complaint filed Sept. 9.
  5. Brandi Gabbard wins St. Pete City Council race by default
    Sep. 17• St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg City Council Member Brandi Gabbard (left).
  6. White House warns that debt limit showdown could hurt states
    Sep. 17• Business
    A worker works on the light fixture over the North Portico of the White House in Washington, Friday, Sept. 3, 2021.
  7. Amanda Makki hits back after Trump endorsement of campaign rival
    Sep. 17• Politics
    Amanda Makki stands at the podium during an event at Largo Central Park, to announce her run for Congress on July 20 in Largo.
  8. Republican Ken Hagan could face re-election battle
    Sep. 17• Politics
    Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan.
  9. DeSantis pledges to ‘fight like hell’ over COVID-19 treatment
    Sep. 17• Politics
    Gov. Ron DeSantis
  10. Organizer of Saturday rally looks to rewrite history of Capitol attack
    Sep. 17• Nation & World
    Look Ahead America sponsor Matt Braynard, center, talks to conference attendees at his booth in February at the merchandise show of the Conservative Political Action Conference in Orlando.
  11. Blackmon announces endorsements for St. Petersburg mayor
    Sep. 16• Politics
    Mayoral candidate Robert Blackmon, center, held a primary election-night watch party at the Urban Stillhouse.
  12. Castor not invited to DeSantis announcement, but not sulking
    Sep. 16• Politics
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis leaves after speaking during a news conference Monday in Tampa.
  13. Florida’s longtime pension fund manager to step down
    Sep. 16• Politics
    Ash Williams.
  14. In mask fight, Florida’s top medical official silenced (so far)
    Sep. 16• Politics
    State Surgeon General Dr. Scott Rivkees.
  15. Death of Hillsborough GOP member from COVID-19 causes financial problems for party
    Sep. 16• Politics
    Only Gregg Prentice knew how to operate software that tracked donations to the Hillsborough County GOP and supplied data for the organization’s monthly finance reports, the party told regulators.
  16. Federal judge refuses to block DeSantis mask order
    Sep. 15• Politics
    Governor Ron DeSantis listens as Education Commissioner, Richard Corcoran answers a reporter’s questions at High Point Elementary School, Tuesday, September 14, 2021 in Clearwater.
  17. St. Pete owes developer $3.1 million in damages, judge rules
    Sep. 15• St. Petersburg
    Deveron Gibbons.
  18. Who’s knocking on Florida voters’ doors? Pasco elections officials say it’s not them
    Sep. 15• Politics
    File photo of Pasco County Supervisor of Elections Brian E. Corley.
  19. Fact-checking DeSantis on COVID-19 natural immunity | PolitiFact
    Sep. 15• Health
    Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis shakes hands with other politicians after arriving for a news conference Monday, Sept. 13 in Tampa.
  20. Biden, CEOs, business leaders talk COVID-19 vaccine mandates
    Sep. 15• Health
    President Joe Biden speaks during a meeting with business leaders and CEOs on the COVID-19 response in the library of the Eisenhower Executive Office Building on the White House campus in Washington on Wednesday.
  21. Florida legislators resist calls for redistricting transparency
    Sep. 15• Politics
    Florida's Capitol complex in Tallahassee.
  22. Decision delayed on permanent injunction sought by Anna Paulina Luna
    Sep. 14• Politics
    Anna Paulina Luna appears via Zoom during a June 22 hearing in Clearwater.
  23. Tampa City Council member wins battle for West Tampa park, angers mayor
    Sep. 14• Tampa
    Council member Guido Maniscalco during a city council meeting at the old city hall in downtown Tampa on June 6, 2019.
  24. Church of Scientology defector is running for Clearwater City Council
    Sep. 14• Clearwater
    Former Scientologist Aaron Smith-Levin, right, announced this week he will run for Clearwater City Council in the March 15 election. He works with former Scientology executive Mike Rinder, left, in advocating against alleged fraud and abuse in the church.
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