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Dr. Joseph Ladapo, a Harvard-educated researcher, was chosen by Gov. Ron DeSantis to become Florida's next surgeon general on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.
DeSantis names Florida’s next surgeon general: Joseph Ladapo
Dr. Joseph Ladapo, a researcher at UCLA who expressed skepticism of vaccines to end the pandemic, said Tuesday that he would “reject fear” as a public health strategy.
This Republican is about to become Florida’s next House speaker. Who is he?
With his wife Adriana standing behind him, Paul Renner awaits his nomination as Florida House Speaker-designate on Tuesday in Tallahassee.
Paul Renner, a Palm Coast attorney who retired from the U.S. Navy as a commander, will succeed House Speaker Chris Sprowls, R-Palm Harbor.
In reversal, Florida to apply for $820 million in food aid
Governor Ron DeSantis.
A spokesperson used the announcement to take a shot at Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who has criticized DeSantis for not accepting the money.
Florida ready to pull investments over Ben & Jerry’s decision
Ben & Jerry's.
The ice cream maker’s parent company, Unilever, is expected to be added to what is known as Florida’s list of “Scrutinized Companies that Boycott Israel,” prohibiting state investments and contracts...
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  1. This Republican is about to become Florida’s next House speaker. Who is he?
    12 minutes ago• Politics
    With his wife Adriana standing behind him, Paul Renner awaits his nomination as Florida House Speaker-designate on Tuesday in Tallahassee.
  2. In reversal, Florida to apply for $820 million in food aid
    3 hours ago• Politics
    Governor Ron DeSantis.
  3. DeSantis names Florida’s next surgeon general: Joseph Ladapo
    5 hours ago• Politics
    Dr. Joseph Ladapo, a Harvard-educated researcher, was chosen by Gov. Ron DeSantis to become Florida's next surgeon general on Tuesday, Sept. 21, 2021.
  5. Florida ready to pull investments over Ben & Jerry’s decision
    Earlier today• Politics
    Ben & Jerry's.
  6. Florida administrator tapped to run state’s $253 billion investment portfolio
    Earlier today• Politics
    Lamar Taylor, chief operating and financial officer of the State Board of Administration, was named Tuesday as interim replacement for retiring Executive Director and Chief Investment Officer Ash Williams.
  7. Tampa Mayor Jane Castor on vaccines: ‘This isn’t something we can mull over’
    Earlier today• Tampa
    Tampa Mayor Jane Castor has been aggressive in her response to the coronavirus pandemic, earning praise from the medical community and public health officials, but angering some city employees and vaccine opponents who say she has gone too far.
  8. Florida Confederate statue headed to Tallahassee, for now
    Earlier today• Politics
    Edmund Kirby Smith
  9. Florida Senate sheds light on how new political boundaries will be made
    Earlier today• Politics
    In this March 2 file photo, Sen. Ray Wesley Rodrigues, R-Estero, listens during the Senate session of the Florida Legislature at the Capitol in Tallahassee. Rodrigues is leading the Florida Senate Redistricting Committee.
  10. Tampa General CEO slams Biden administration over coronavirus treatments
    Yesterday• Politics
    Tampa General President and CEO John Couris speaks while Gov. Ron DeSantis listens during an August news conference at Tampa General Hospital and USF Health Morsani College of Medicine's Global Emerging Diseases Institute.
  11. For Florida school boards, criticism gets personal as issues intensify
    Yesterday• Education
    Crowds like this one at a recent Pinellas School Board meeting have been larger and often more animated as boards have taken on issues including school masks, race relations and transgender rights. At this meeting on Aug. 24, one defiant speaker was removed from the chamber by security and another called the school district a "criminal enterprise."
  12. Florida Prepaid College Tuition: $200 million in refunds unclaimed
    Yesterday• Politics
    A Pegasus mural at the University of Central Florida Student Union.
  13. Will Tampa Bay’s legislators follow Texas’ abortion model? We asked.
    Yesterday• Politics
    Tallahassee outside of Florida's Capitol complex.
  14. United Nations chief warns China and U.S. to avoid a new Cold War
    Yesterday• Military
    A clear sky and quiet street are found at the United Nations headquarters, Sunday, Sept. 19, 2021, in New York. The 76th Session of the U.N. General Assembly begins this week. (AP Photo/Craig Ruttle)
  15. Tampa airport’s ‘deteriorating’ control tower must be replaced, Castor says
    Yesterday• Business
    Tampa International Airport's 49-year-old air traffic control tower, shown here on Sept. 10, is "degrading" and overdue for a replacement, said U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Tampa.
  16. Florida redistricting could stoke new political tension
    Sep. 18• Politics
    The Capitol in Tallahassee is seen following Opening Day of the Florida Legislature on March 3, 2021.
  17. Newsom used DeSantis to win California recall. Does it mean anything in Florida?
    Sep. 18• 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..
  18. 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.
  19. Brandi Gabbard wins St. Pete City Council race by default
    Sep. 17• St. Petersburg
    St. Petersburg City Council Member Brandi Gabbard (left).
  20. 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.
  21. 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.
  22. Republican Ken Hagan could face re-election battle
    Sep. 17• Politics
    Hillsborough County Commissioner Ken Hagan.
  23. DeSantis pledges to ‘fight like hell’ over COVID-19 treatment
    Sep. 17• Politics
    Gov. Ron DeSantis
  24. 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.
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