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Puerto Ricans Take to the Streets to Protest LUMA … Again
Since LUMA took over transmission and distribution of electricity on the island one year ago, there have been constant power outages and seven price increases.
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Charlie Crist Launches ‘Freedom to Learn’ Policy for Florida Public Schools
After calling out Gov. DeSantis for banning classroom discussions on race and LGBTQ matters, Crist focused on low-level teacher pay and benefits.
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New Mental Health Hotline Is Available in Florida
The new hotline, 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, will provide mental health services and emotional support to people in need.
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Parents Blame Scarcity of COVID Shots for Kids on Gov. DeSantis
Florida was the only state that declined to preorder the vaccines. It also prohibited county health departments from distributing or administering the shots.
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Poll Shows Majority of Floridians Support Abortion Rights and Gun Safety Bill
Despite Gov. Ron DeSantis’ promise to expand abortion restrictions, most Floridians oppose banning abortion.
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Puerto Rican Millionaire Influencer Accused of Tax Evasion
The luxurious life of Chris Agront was all over the press, and then the Puerto Rico Department of Treasury discovered that he hadn’t even set up a SURI account to pay taxes on the island.
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Orlando International Airport to Receive $50 Million to Improve Infrastructure
The Gainesville Regional Airport is also part of the investment from Biden’s infrastructure plan that will award nearly $1 billion to improve 85 airports nationwide.
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Florida School District Axes LGBTQ Anti-Bullying Video After DeSantis’ ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law
Duval County Public Schools pulled the video as part of its removal of LGBTQ resources “to ensure the content complies with recent state legislation.”
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Jan 6. Hearings: Trump Preplanned Capitol March Knowing Violence Was Likely
Evidence presented during Tuesday’s House committee hearing on the Jan. 6 Capitol attack contradicts Team Trump’s argument that the insurrection was spontaneous and that Trump cannot be blamed for his supporters’ actions.
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Florida Democrats Introduce Bill to Finance Critical Condo Safety Repairs
The legislation authorizes the Federal Housing Administration to ensure repair loans for condo associations when serious problems are found.























