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September 22, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Florida's Governor Taps Doctor, Researcher as Surgeon General

Physician and researcher Dr. Joseph Ladapo contends that science has been misused and that vaccinations are not the only answer to handling the pandemic.

By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban

4 minute read

July 20, 2021 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Says Florida to Fight Ruling in CDC-Cruise Ship Case

Gov. Ron DeSantis reiterated his arguments that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention didn't have the authority to place such restrictions on the cruise ship industry, which has a large presence in Florida.

By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban

4 minute read

May 25, 2021 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Signs Crackdown on Social Media Companies

Gov. Ron DeSantis described Florida as a "trailblazer" and said the measure to crack down on large social-media companies that block users from their platforms would protect free speech.

By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban

4 minute read

May 11, 2021 | Daily Business Review

DeSantis Signs Measure for Major Expansion of School Vouchers

"We will be doubling down on our commitment to supporting our working families and making sure they have the ability to get their kids into schools of their choices," says Gov. Ron DeSantis.

By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban

4 minute read

May 05, 2021 | Daily Business Review

Charlie Crist Launches Bid to Regain Governor's Mansion

This is the latest move in a three-decade political career that has seen Charlie Crist get elected statewide three times as a Republican, run an ill-fated campaign for the U.S. Senate as an independent, become a Democrat, lose a 2014 bid for governor and get elected to Congress.

By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban

5 minute read

December 07, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Florida Senate Offers Double Shot of 'Alcohol to Go'

Gov. Ron DeSantis included what he calls "alcohol to go" in a March executive order to help provide a source of revenue for restaurants, which had been forced to scale back their operations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

By Jim Turner and Tom Urban

4 minute read

February 05, 2020 | Daily Business Review

Florida Supreme Court Weighs Assault Weapon, Pot Proposals

Michael Minardi, who argued on behalf of Sensible Florida, defended the wording of the group's proposal, which says, in part, that it would lead to regulating marijuana in a "manner similar to alcohol."

By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban

4 minute read

September 24, 2019 | Daily Business Review

State Law Enforcement Clears Backlog of Thousands of 'Rape Kits'

Attorney General Ashley Moody said catching up on the testing will help solve crimes and give victims peace of mind.

By Jim Turner and Tom Urban

3 minute read

August 06, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Kennel Owner Sues Florida Over Greyhound Racing Ban

Christopher D’Arcy, owner of D’Arcy Kennel LLC in St. Petersburg, wants a judge to order the state to pay damages for the loss of value of his property, including racing dogs.

By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban

4 minute read

June 11, 2019 | Daily Business Review

Peterson Arrest Adds Wrinkle to Broward Sheriff's Appeal

Benedict Kuehne, one of Broward County Sheriff Scott Israel's attorneys, contends that information in an investigation of the former resource officer at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School could help Israel's case.

By Jim Saunders and Tom Urban

3 minute read