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As Florida’s COVID cases spike, Gov. DeSantis mocks CDC masking recommendations
“Did you not get the CDC’s memo? I don’t see you complying,” DeSantis said to cheers of the 400+ attendees.
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Here’s a clip of Matt Gaetz and Marjorie Taylor-Greene getting booed out of their own press conference
The presser and the protests come as the legislature is beginning its hearings into the January 6 riot at the Capitol building.
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At least Disney World’s new Biden robot is a slight upgrade from the Trump nightmare
The park noted that the new, improved(?) version of the Hall of Presidents would open in August.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is now selling anti-mask, anti-Fauci koozies
“How the hell am I going to be able to drink a beer with a mask on?”
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Free beer returns to SeaWorld Orlando
Yes, really.
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Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz wants Britney Spears to testify before Congress about conservatorship
Spears has been under conservatorship for 13 years, following a series of hospitalizations in 2008.
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Video shows Walt Disney World gorillas freaking out over a tiny snake
No snakes allowed.
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Florida sheriff says deputy did not violate any rules by giving bottled water to neo-Nazis
An OCSO deputy gave the group water bottles and yelled “Stay hydrated!” as he walked away.
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Salad and grain bowl chain Crisp & Green plans expansion to Tampa Bay
Expect 8-12 stores in the Bay area.
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Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz wants to defund the FBI, which is investigating him for sex crimes
“If Democrats want to defund the police, they should start with the FBI,” Gaetz wrote.
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Disney World shares details of upcoming 50th anniversary celebration, including new fireworks and kites
Disney also shared that iconic characters will be celebrated with 50 gold statues across all four parks.
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‘I would certainly consider Ron’: Trump said Florida Gov. DeSantis is a potential running mate in 2024
The former president said that DeSantis is an option for a potential VP in the next presidential election.
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Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz is now under investigation for obstruction of justice
Investigators claim that Gaetz’s former partner patched him into the call and they are attempting to determine whether he encouraged her to lie in her testimony.
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Nikki Fried files to run against Ron DeSantis for governor of Florida
Fried’s biggest competition from her own side of the aisle (so far) will be Charlie Crist.
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bigoted anti-transgender sports bill into law
State House Rep. Anna Eskamani shared a statement calling the bill “cruel.”
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Matt Gaetz was tricked into sharing a photo of Lee Harvey Oswald on Memorial Day
Following the retweet, Klippenstein changed his Twitter handle to “Matt Gaetz is a pedo.”
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CAIR calls for investigation into Florida Rep. Randy Fine following bigoted remarks about Palestinians
“Our message to Randy Fine and our legislators is clear, Islamophobic rhetoric and dehumanization of groups can simply not be tolerated.”
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Fully vaccinated SeaWorld employees can now ditch their masks
Elsewhere in parkland, Universal Studios and Walt Disney World have removed some restrictions on park guests.
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Florida will prematurely end federal unemployment benefits, forcing residents back into low-wage work
Expanded unemployment benefits will end in the state in June.
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Florida Rep. Val Demings will challenge Marco Rubio for Senate seat
“Florida can do better.”