The College of Florida retains climbing.
A decade in the past, UF was on the within fringe of the Prime-20 in U.S. Information and World Report’s public college rankings, but it surely has skilled a speedy ascent within the years since.
When UF President Kent Fuchs arrived in Gainesville in 2015, the objective was to deliver the state’s flagship college into the top-10. It made the lower in 2017, tying at No. 9 with a few College of California system faculties.

Now, U.S. Information and World Report ranks UF because the No. 5 public college within the nation tied with the College of North Carolina Chapel Hill and one spot beneath the College of Virginia. Each faculties broke floor on their campuses within the 18th century and have lengthy been thought of the elite public establishments on the East Coast.
That UF — which didn’t exist in its present type till 1909 — can be thought of an equal to both was a pipe dream only a handful of years in the past.
The college has additionally rocketed up the general charts, transferring from No. 50 to No. 28 on the general listing, which incorporates the Ivy League and different vaunted universities.
A number of elements contributed to the college’s rise within the rankings, together with robust and constant assist from the Governor, Legislature, Florida Congressional Delegation and the State College System Board of Governors. All shared within the celebration when the rankings have been introduced Monday.
“Once we look again over the previous 20 years, we’ve seen a gentle enchancment. In 2012, the College of Florida was ranked No. 19, and now, they’re ranked 5. There’s quite a lot of nice college students, directors, the Florida legislature, and board members which have continued to make Florida the very best place within the nation to get an excellent schooling,” Gov. Ron DeSantis stated.
Each DeSantis and Florida Board of Governors Chair Syd Kitson emphasised that UF’s rating was an accomplishment for the state as a lot because the college.
“UF’s dedication to excellence and steady enchancment has motivated and impressed all 12 of Florida’s public universities to try for his or her best possible,” Kitson stated. “UF’s accomplishments elevate your complete State College System, which in flip elevate the state of Florida.”
The college says its climb will proceed. It’s effectively on its method to producing $1 billion in analysis expenditures yearly — it hit $942 million final yr — and it has employed greater than 500 full-time college previously two years.
“I wish to categorical my gratitude and acknowledgment to the entire individuals within the UF group who contribute day by day to a tradition of onerous work, ardour, invention and discovery that can far outlast this rating season and some other accolades,” Fuchs stated. “It’s an honor for UF to be acknowledged, and it’s a pleasure to say with full confidence that our momentum will proceed.”
— “UF moves up, is Florida’s top college on U.S. News rankings again” by way of Annie Martin of the Orlando Sentinel
—”Ron DeSantis, University of Florida president celebrate school’s rise in ranking” by way of WESH
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— Wilton Simpson (@WiltonSimpson) September 13, 2021
FSU holds on to top-20 rating — Florida State College was as soon as among the many top-20 public universities within the U.S. Information & World Report rankings, holding onto its No. 19 spot. Within the total rankings, which embody non-public faculties, the college inched as much as No. 55. Like UF, Florida State’s rise within the rankings has been swift. Simply 5 years in the past, FSU was ranked No. 43 on the general public faculties’ listing. An upswing in FSU’s six-year commencement price (84%) and freshman retention price (93%) since 2016 has helped the college transfer up 24 spots. “It’s completely nice information,” Sally McRorie, provost and government vp for educational affairs, stated of the rankings. “It implies that we’re doing the correct of issues to assist our college students succeed.”
“FAMU repeats as nation’s highest-ranked HBCU by U.S. News & World Report” by way of Byron Dobson of the Tallahassee Democrat — Florida A&M College moved up 13 slots — from 117 to 104 — among the many nation’s prime nationwide public universities. Final yr, FAMU tied for seventh with North Carolina A&T College within the Prime 10 HBCU class. North Carolina A&T, based mostly in Greensboro, positioned eighth this yr. “Transferring up 13 locations is a testomony to our deal with scholar success and the dedication of our college, workers, and college students to the tenets of our strategic plan, FAMU Rising,” FAMU President Larry Robinson stated. The college is internet hosting a celebration of its rankings throughout a public occasion at 6 p.m. Wednesday in entrance of Lee Corridor, with the Marching 100 performing.
“Florida Poly debuts at No. 1 on U.S. News and World Report list of best public colleges in the South” by way of Kelly Hayes of Florida Politics — Florida Polytechnic College ranked finest amongst Southern public schools within the U.S. Information and World Report’s just lately launched 2022 Finest Faculties listing. It’s Florida Poly’s first look on that listing. In its new listing, U.S. Information and World Report additionally ranks Florida Poly third amongst all schools within the Southern United States, together with private and non-private. “Our excellent displaying in these rankings is proof that Florida Poly has matured right into a dynamic supplier of STEM schooling, on par with among the most well-known establishments within the nation,” Florida Poly President Randy Okay. Avent stated in an announcement.
Keiser College will get a nod in U.S. Information rankings — Keiser College additionally cheered the U.S. Information and World Report rankings on Monday, touting its recognition as a top-5 college in social mobility. The rankings class acknowledges universities that enroll and graduate giant proportions of deprived college students awarded with Pell Grants. “We’re more than happy to earn such excessive marks in social mobility for a 3rd yr in a row,” stated Arthur Keiser, Ph.D., Chancellor of Keiser College. “Keiser College is devoted to offering entry and alternative to a various inhabitants of scholars, and we’re happy to incorporate this objective in our dedication to scholar success.” In 2020, Keiser took the No. 34 total spot within the class and moved to No. 11 final yr.
— SITUATIONAL AWARENESS —
—@MEPFuller: Fairly fascinating to see how the violent insurrectionists are rebranding to “political prisoners” and “nonviolent protesters of J6.” “J6” seems like a boy band, or a apartment handle. Positively not an apt description for a violent mob that sought to terrorize our authorities.
—@Kkfla737: From the place DeSantis sits, I get his political maneuvering. He noticed (Donald) Trump booed for pushing vaccines; RDS received’t go there. He’s outdated Trump as each the GOP chief & officeholder most linked to the right-wing media ecosystem. It’s horrible doubtlessly for different Republicans.
—@BillKristol: FWIW, COVID scenario as I see it: 1. Vaccines? Mandates work. (Joe) Biden Administration doing proper factor. 2. Boosters? Vaxx for teenagers? A bit extra urgency? 3. Testing? Some progress. BUT I don’t see why WH is permitting the forms to disclaim us Europe-type low-cost, speedy, at-home assessments.
—@GrayRohrher: So, if cities can’t mandate vaccines for workers beneath SB 2006, does that prohibition apply to companies too? As a result of I’d prefer to know when the $5,000 per infraction fines begin on Disney.
—@SpencerRoachFL: POLITICO FL article printed on Sept ninth signifies that because the begin of the pandemic, 23 kids (beneath 16) have died from COIVD within the state of Florida. A complete of 214 nationwide. (Many morbidly overweight). That may be a tragedy, however perspective is essential.
—@marcorubio: College of Florida has all the time been an excellent faculty, however it’s now within the Prime 5 of public universities within the nation. Effectively-deserved recognition for @UF @FloridaGators. #GoGators
—@AGAshleyMoody: Congratulations to my alma mater, @UF, on persevering with to climb the ranks of finest public universities within the nation. Now #5 based on U.S. Information and World reviews. #GoGators
—@ChrisSprowls: Rankings are lastly catching as much as actuality. Everybody affiliated w/@USouthFlorida is aware of it is a faculty dedicated to altering the trajectory of scholars’ lives. Particular recognition ought to go to the devoted college — the engine powering USF’s meteoritic rise. Congrats & Go Bulls!
—@ChrisSprowls: As my double Gator spouse @ShannonSprowls likes to remind me, it’s all the time an excellent day to be a Florida Gator. It has by no means been extra true than at the moment, as @UF breaks into the @usnews TOP 5 public universities rating. There isn’t a restrict for the way forward for our state!
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— 🐌 CB DAY (@yunhospov) September 13, 2021
— DAYS UNTIL —
Alabama at UF — 4; Dolphins house opener — 5; Jaguars house opener — 5; 2022 Legislative Session interim committee conferences start — 6; The Downside with Jon Stewart premieres on Apple TV+ — 16; ‘The Many Saints of Newark’ premieres (rescheduled) — 17; Walt Disney World’s fiftieth anniversary occasion begins — 17; MLB common season ends — 18; ‘No Time to Die’ premieres (rescheduled) — 19; World Sequence Sport 1 — 32; ‘Dune’ premieres — 35; Florida Chamber Way forward for Florida Discussion board begins — 43; Florida TaxWatch’s annual assembly begins — 43; Georgia at UF — 46; St. Petersburg Municipal Elections — 49; Florida’s twentieth Congressional District Major — 49; The Blue Angels seventy fifth anniversary present — 52; Disney’s ‘Eternals’ premieres — 52; ‘Yellowstone’ Season 4 begins — 54; ‘Disney Very Merriest After Hours’ will debut — 55; Miami at FSU — 60; ExcelinEd’s Nationwide Summit on Schooling begins — 65; FSU vs. UF — 74; Florida Chamber 2021 Annual Insurance coverage Summit begins — 78; Steven Spielberg’s ‘West Aspect Story’ premieres — 87; ‘Spider-Man: No Approach Dwelling’ premieres — 94; ‘The Matrix: Resurrections’ launched — 99; ‘The Guide of Boba Fett’ premieres on Disney+ — 102; NFL season ends — 117; 2022 Legislative Session begins — 119; Florida’s twentieth Congressional District election — 119; NFL playoffs start — 123; Tremendous Bowl LVI — 152; Daytona 500 — 159; ‘Physician Unusual within the Multiverse of Insanity’ premieres — 192; ‘Thor: Love and Thunder’ premieres — 236; ‘Prime Gun: Maverick’ rescheduled premiere — 255; ‘Platinum Jubilee’ for Queen Elizabeth II — 261; “Black Panther 2” premieres — 297; San Diego Comedian-Con 2022 — 309; ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ sequel premieres — 388; “Captain Marvel 2” premieres — 423.
— TOP STORY —
DeSantis says vaccine mandates can be met with fines — DeSantis on Monday threatened to high quality cities and counties that require public staff to get vaccinated $5,000 per violation. Gary Fineout of POLITICO Florida reported that the announcement is the most recent salvo within the Governor’s warfare towards COVID-19 associated mandates, which has included battles over faculty masking insurance policies and a latest directive from President Biden that personal employers with greater than 100 staff require vaccinations. “We can not enable these individuals being solid apart and their jobs being destroyed,” DeSantis stated at a information convention in Newberry. However native officers stated they might not again down. Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings stated the county was ready to problem the Governor’s fines in courtroom if wanted.
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I’m vaccinated. I would like extra eligible Floridians to make that call. Nonetheless, native governments forcing compliance by our LEOs is improper. I’ll rise up for our officers to make sure these shortsighted actions don’t dangerously exacerbate police-staffing ranges. pic.twitter.com/etFJS8pPnH
— AG Ashley Moody (@AGAshleyMoody) September 13, 2021
“DeSantis says cities, counties could face millions in fines over vaccine mandates for employees” by way of Hannah Knowles, Paulina Firozi, Paulina Villegas, Annabelle Timsit and Bryan Pietsch of The Washington Publish — DeSantis stated Monday that cities and counties within the state might face tens of millions of {dollars} in fines for requiring that their staff get vaccinated towards the coronavirus, the most recent escalation in Republican leaders’ opposition to public well being mandates. The Governor has clashed with native leaders over masks in faculties and is amongst a refrain of Republican Governors denouncing or vowing motion towards Biden’s sweeping order requiring companies with greater than 100 staff to require their staff to both be vaccinated or to be recurrently examined for coronavirus.
“Despite DeSantis’ threat of $5,000 fines, Leon County stands by employee vaccine mandate” by way of Karl Etters of the Tallahassee Democrat — Leon County Administrator Vince Lengthy is standing by the requirement that each one county staff get vaccinated towards the coronavirus by the tip of the month, regardless of the assertion by DeSantis that he would start to degree fines for doing so. DeSantis introduced Monday a $5,000 high quality per worker, which might imply upward of $5 million if accounting for all 1,000 Leon County staff, towards cities and counties that require vaccinations. Lengthy stated what the county requires is authorized and doesn’t fall beneath the statute cited by DeSantis, which bans non-public companies from requiring a “vaccine passport” of consumers to supply proof of vaccination.
— FOR YOUR RADAR —
Herschel Vinyard and Jeff Littlejohn have teamed up as soon as once more, this time creating the go-to foyer group for companies trying to navigate Florida’s advanced regulatory surroundings.
Vinyard and Littlejohn make up the Florida authorities affairs observe at Adams and Reese LLP, a legislation agency with workplaces all through the Southeastern United States.
The brand new observe can be based mostly in Tallahassee and can deal with improvement, infrastructure, allowing, and pure assets.

“Florida is experiencing a lot development proper now, and companies are on the lookout for experience and steerage that helps them navigate the advanced regulatory surroundings in Florida,” Vinyard stated. “Our expertise inside the general public sector and as leaders within the non-public sector permits us to assist our shoppers discover options.”
Most know Vinyard as former Secretary of the Florida Division of Environmental Safety, a place to which he was appointed by then-Gov. Rick Scott in 2011.
Vinyard was fast to faucet Littlejohn as Deputy Secretary at DEP, they usually share a standard objective of discovering options for the state’s best challenges.
“Floridians have an extended historical past of environmental problem-solving, as we’ve needed to steadiness the wants of our rising state with our want for clear air, water and pure locations,” stated Littlejohn. “We’re lucky to be a part of the answer, serving to shoppers who’ve new concepts to attach with the stakeholders that may adapt them on an enormous scale.”
Littlejohn was the important thing creator of the 2019 Seaports Resiliency Report, issued by the Florida Ports Council. The report recognized vulnerabilities in Florida’s community of seaports and outlined finest practices for the ports to strengthen infrastructure towards anticipated threats, together with sea degree rise.
— CORONA FLORIDA —
“Florida COVID-19 update: 23,930 cases, 968 deaths and fewer people in hospital and ICU” by way of David J. Neal of the Miami Herald — Florida on Monday reported to the CDC 23,930 extra COVID-19 instances and 968 deaths. The CDC didn’t report case and loss of life information Sunday, so what was reported Monday consists of two days’ price of knowledge. On this most up-to-date section of the pandemic, Florida has reported deaths in Monday and Thursday clumps by way of the CDC. All however 88 of the newly reported deaths, about 91%, occurred since Aug. 16. About 57% of the newly reported died previously two weeks. Most deaths occurred throughout Florida’s newest surge in COVID-19 instances, fueled by the delta variant.
“DeSantis news conference spreads anti-vax falsehood” by way of Jim Swift of The Bulwark — In a information convention Monday that was branded to advertise “defending Florida’s freedoms,” DeSantis invited anti-vaccine residents to face behind the state seal and clarify their opposition to the vaccine in entrance of the assembled media. One in every of DeSantis’s featured audio system falsely acknowledged that “the vaccine adjustments your RNA.” Let’s stroll by way of the related scientific information: First, all vaccines pose dangers, though the dangers related to the vaccines are considerably smaller than the dangers of COVID-19 itself. Second, there’s a blatant false impression amongst some anti-vax varieties that the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines change one’s DNA. They don’t. Third, the declare that these vaccines change your physique’s RNA can also be false.

“After speaker spreads disinformation, DeSantis stands by vaccines but offers no correction” by way of Jacob Ogles of Florida Politics — After a speaker at a DeSantis-headlined occasion made a false assertion about vaccines, the Governor’s Workplace pressured his personal assist for photographs. However no person corrected the knowledge on the occasion. The controversial remarks got here throughout a information convention in Gainesville the place DeSantis threatened to high quality native governments for imposing vaccine mandates. On the occasion, Darris Good friend, an worker at Gainesville Regional Utilities, spoke about his causes for refusing a vaccine. “The vaccine adjustments your RNA, so for me, that’s an issue,” Good friend stated.
“Is Florida vaccinating racial groups equitably? It’s hard to tell” by way of Margo Snipe of the Tampa Bay Instances — Because the worst coronavirus pandemic wave continues throughout the U.S., latest information reveals that Black and Hispanic individuals are getting vaccinated at increased charges. The racial disparity in who’s receiving photographs seems to be enhancing. When vaccines have been first rolled out earlier this yr, each teams lagged tremendously behind their white counterparts. However the lack of full information makes it onerous for researchers to inform if the hole is actually closing. The developments look like comparable in Florida. However not having particular native information on race and ethnicity makes it tough to pinpoint the place vaccination charges are equitable or inequitable and handle any disparities.
— CORONA LOCAL —
“Surge may be waning in Palm Beach County, across Florida, weekend cases show” by way of Chris Persaud and Jane Musgrave of The Palm Seaside Publish — The lethal surge of COVID-19 continued to wane in Florida on Monday with 24,078 new infections reported over the weekend, pushing the seven-day common to a greater than six-week low. On the identical time, the variety of individuals hospitalized with the illness each throughout the state and in Palm Seaside County continued to drop. Statewide, 11,547 individuals have been hospitalized, and a pair of,820 have been in intensive care items. These are the bottom affected person counts since early August because the extremely contagious delta variant prompted infections to spike.
—”Canopy Oaks Elementary phys ed teacher dies from COVID-19 complications” by way of Ana Goñi-Lessan of the Tallahassee Democrat
“Clearwater man dies after catching coronavirus in Pinellas jail” by way of Kathryn Varn of the Tampa Bay Instances — A 70-year-old man died at a neighborhood hospital after contracting the coronavirus within the Pinellas County jail, Sheriff Bob Gualtieri stated Monday. The Sheriff stated that Sir Walter Boykin III of Clearwater examined optimistic for the virus and was taken to Northside Hospital on Sept. 4. He died Friday. “It’s unlucky and unhappy that it occurred,” Gualtieri stated, “but it surely’s a tricky surroundings that we’re in.” County jails have lengthy been some extent of concern for coronavirus unfold due to their excessive turnover and cramped quarters. The Pinellas County jail had its personal outbreak within the final month that, at its peak, hit about 100 instances amongst inmates. Gualtieri stated that quantity had dropped to 37 instances as of Monday.

“Hillsborough offers $500, extra days off to vaccinated county workers” by way of C.T. Bowen and Allison Ross of the Tampa Bay Instances — Hillsborough County will sweeten the carrot it’s utilizing to entice county authorities staff to obtain the COVID-19 vaccination. In a Monday e-mail to county staff, County administrator Bonnie Clever stated staff would obtain $500 and two further days off in the event that they submit documentation of receiving the coronavirus inoculation. Beforehand, the county provided a $50 wellness reward and one floating vacation as an incentive. However the county isn’t relying completely on the carrot strategy. There’s a stick part, too. Workers who haven’t submitted their vaccination card by Oct. 15 should undergo weekly testing starting Oct. 18 and should put on a masks whereas at work.
“Will vaccine mandates help or hurt nursing home staffing in Tampa Bay?” by way of Hannah Critchfield of the Tampa Bay Instances — The Facilities for Medicare and Medicaid Providers is anticipated to subject an emergency rule requiring workers vaccinations inside nursing properties nationwide later this month, following an announcement by the Biden administration that these amenities should achieve this or threat dropping federal funding. Senior care leaders worry the approaching requirement will result in a “mass exodus” of staff from an trade already combating employee shortages. The Florida Well being Care Affiliation, which represents greater than 80% of Florida nursing properties, applauded the Biden administration’s transfer final week to increase the mandate to all well being care suppliers receiving federal funding — as nursing house workers at the moment are much less prone to give up to work in one other well being care setting like a hospital.
“‘It’s almost like a movie set’: Parrish COVID-19 ICU sees unprecedented level of deaths” by way of Rick Neale of Florida Immediately — Mortality charges are sobering at Parrish. COVID-19 deaths skyrocketed from one in June and 4 in July to 50 in August amid the delta variant surge, forcing hospital officers to herald an overflow morgue unit to retailer all of the our bodies. Many of the coronavirus sufferers die within the ICU. Solely 4 sufferers survived the coronavirus and bought discharged in the course of the previous month and a half, stated Jennifer Watts, a nurse practitioner. Coronavirus deaths would soar from 4 in July to 50 in August. That’s a 1,150% enhance in a single month.
“Polk County has to ‘pick winners and losers’ with COVID-19 relief money. Here’s why” by way of Dustin Wyatt of The Lakeland Ledger — Polk County’s recreation plan with its share of federal COVID aid cash is to spend most of it, $82 million, on infrastructure wants like roads, drainage and utilities. It’s left with $10.5 million in American Rescue Plan funding that’s not but allotted, cash that commissioners say they wish to go towards addressing social and well being wants locally because the pandemic continues to wreak havoc. This poses a problem. As County Commissioners inch nearer to adopting a funds in October, with a funds listening to scheduled for six p.m. Monday, they should resolve which packages and companies are worthy of these {dollars}.
— STATEWIDE —
“Ashley Moody backs plaintiffs against Gainesville vaccine mandate” by way of Jason Delgado of Florida Politics — With Republicans’ temperament flaring over vaccine mandates, Moody requested a courtroom Monday to dam the Metropolis of Gainesville from requiring all metropolis staff to acquire a COVID-19 vaccine as a situation of employment. Moody’s transient, filed in Florida’s Eighth Judicial Circuit Courtroom in Alachua County, marks the state’s newest effort to stomp out vaccine mandates sprouting in cities throughout the state. Within the three-page emergency aid doc, Moody sides with the plaintiffs, a gaggle of Gainesville metropolis staff, and argues the “illegal” mandate will irritate the scarcity of legislation enforcement officers throughout Florida. Fewer officers, she warned, might result in longer response instances, fewer solved crimes, and even a “decrease high quality of life” in impacted areas.

“Florida buys armored weather stations as climate changes makes hurricanes stronger” by way of Kimberly Miller of the Palm Seaside Publish — Florida is investing tens of millions of {dollars} in hurricane-hardened climate stations as local weather change stokes worsening catastrophes and the nation’s major climate gauges give up to excessive winds and energy outages. Since 2019, almost $3 million has been devoted by state lawmakers for the Florida Extreme Climate Community — a sequence of armored devices which are solar-powered, mobile, present real-time data, and may stand up to wind gusts as much as 185 mph. The transfer follows extreme storms similar to 2017’s Hurricane Irma, the place full failure or lack of a number of features occurred at eight climate websites monitored by the Nationwide Climate Service in Miami.
Occurring at the moment — The Lafayette County legislative delegation meets: Sen. Jennifer Bradley and Rep. Jason Shoaf, 10 a.m., Lafayette County Courthouse, County Fee Room, 120 West Predominant St., Mayo.
Occurring at the moment — Sen. Kathleen Passidomo is the featured speaker at a gathering of the Florida Fee on the Standing of Ladies, to speak about inexpensive housing points, midday. Register online.
Occurring at the moment — The Dixie County legislative delegation meets: Bradley and Rep. Chuck Clemons, 1 p.m., Dixie County Courthouse, County Fee Assembly Room, 214 N.E. Freeway 351, Cross Metropolis.
Occurring at the moment — The Gilchrist County legislative delegation meets: Bradley and Clemons, 3:30 p.m., Gilchrist County Fee Assembly Facility, 210 South Predominant St., Trenton.
“Personnel note: Kyle Dunaway to lead marketing, comms for Florida Clerks” by way of Florida Politics — Florida Courtroom Clerks & Comptrollers introduced Monday that Dunaway has been promoted to Director of Advertising and Communications. Within the new position, Dunaway will lead the affiliation’s in-house communications group and oversee the technique and execution of statewide advertising and communications initiatives on behalf of Florida’s 68 independently elected Clerks of Courtroom and Comptrollers. Dunaway beforehand served as FCCC’s deputy director of Inventive, Advertising, and Design Assist. FCCC stated he had performed a crucial position in growing and implementing many communications initiatives since becoming a member of the affiliation in 2018.
— 2022 —
“House Democrats post record August fundraising ahead of 2022” by way of Will Weissert of The Related Press — The marketing campaign group aiming to take care of Democratic management of the Home within the 2022 midterm races raised $10 million final month, its finest August haul ever throughout a yr with no nationwide election. The Democratic Congressional Marketing campaign Committee says that just about 250,000 grassroots donors supplied $6.6 million, accounting for two-thirds of its month-to-month complete. That complete included transfers price greater than $1 million from different Democratic marketing campaign accounts. The biggest, from Home Speaker Nancy Pelosi, was price almost $800,000.

—”Maggie’s List backs Amanda Makki for CD 13” by way of Kelly Hayes of Florida Politics
—“Unopposed Manny Diaz posts $43,500 August haul” by way of Anne Geggis of Florida Politics
“Ralph Massullo not worried about primary competition” by way of Mike Wright of Florida Politics — The varieties might say state Home District 34, however make no mistake: Rep. Massullo is eying the Senate. Massullo is awaiting the legislative redistricting course of to see what the longer term Senate district that features Citrus County seems like. Formally, he’s opened a marketing campaign account for reelection. Between it and his political committee, he has $168,000 able to spend on his 2022 marketing campaign. SD 10 is presently held by Senate President Wilton Simpson, who’s term-limited and operating for Agriculture Commissioner. Rep. Blaise Ingoglia has already filed for the seat, however Massullo stated he “wouldn’t have any qualms operating towards him.” Nonetheless, he stated he wouldn’t problem a Home colleague in a Senate race except he earns the backing of Senate management.
“Shane Abbott expands HD 5 money lead in three-way race to succeed Brad Drake” by way of Renzo Downey of Florida Politics — Abbott padded his fundraising lead within the Republican-only race to succeed Rep. Drake in Home District 5. The DeFuniak Springs pharmacy proprietor raised $11,250 final month. Since launching his marketing campaign in February, it was his weakest month for fundraising, however he nonetheless raked in additional than GOP Major opponents Vance Coley and Clinton Pate all through the month. Abbott acquired 21 donations in August, together with a $1,000 distribution from the political committee of legislation and lobbying agency GrayRobinson. Nonetheless, the vast majority of these donations naturally got here from pharmacists, pharmacies and pharmacy teams.
“Brian Clowdus boasts strongest month with support from Roger Stone, still drowned by Griff Griffitts in HD 6” by way of Renzo Downey of Florida Politics — Clowdus posted his finest fundraising month but within the race for Bay County’s Home District 6. However the former Atlanta theater pioneer continues to be leagues behind County Commissioner Griffitts within the GOP Major that can probably decide who succeeds Rep. Jay Trumbull. Clowdus raised almost $7,000 in August. After spending money on advertising and occasions all through the month, he’s left with simply over $8,000 within the financial institution as of the tip of the month. Since launching his marketing campaign in April, Clowdus, who guarantees to “shake issues up in Bay County,” has raised almost $19,000.

“Angel Perry brings pro-union stance to HD 50 race” by way of Scott Powers of Florida Politics — Perry desires voters to know that Republicans can have rock-solid conservative views on most points and nonetheless be pro-union. Perry, of Orlando, is amongst three Republicans, together with Robyn Hattaway and Christopher Wright, vying for an opportunity to succeed Republican Rep. Rene Plasencia in HD 50 in Orange and Brevard counties. A New York transplant, Perry is a expertise assist consultant. Since 2014, she’s additionally served as a union steward, an AFL-CIO delegate, and a union native officer. She’s now government vp of Communication Employees of America Native 3108. In these roles, she helped locals craft proposed laws and set up advocacy positions at metropolis, county and state ranges, and vet candidates for endorsements.
—”Jason Holloway outraises Kim Berfield in August for HD 67 race” by way of Kelly Hayes of Florida Politics
—“Clay Miller narrowly tops HD 100 field in August fundraising” by way of Ryan Nicol of Florida Politics
— CORONA NATION —
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CNN Ballot: 73% of People have acquired no less than one dose of the COVID vaccine whereas 27% haven’t.
88% of Democrats, 68% of independents, and 60% of Republicans have performed so.
35% of Republicans say they won’t get vaccinated, in comparison with 25% of independents and eight% of Dems.
— Josh Jordan (@NumbersMuncher) September 13, 2021
“COVID-19 deaths in delta surge trend younger in unvaccinated people” by way of Jon Kamp and Paul Overberg of The Wall Road Journal — A surge in COVID-19 deaths attributable to the extremely contagious Delta variant is hitting working-age individuals onerous whereas highlighting the dangers for individuals who stay unvaccinated. Federal information present COVID-19 deaths amongst individuals beneath 55 have roughly matched highs close to 1,800 every week set throughout final winter’s surge. These information present weekly tallies for total COVID-19 deaths, in the meantime, stay effectively beneath half the pandemic peak close to 26,000 reached in January. The Delta-driven COVID-19 surge is the primary main case surge to unfold by way of {a partially} vaccinated U.S. inhabitants.
“FDA official hopeful kids 5 to 11 can get vaccines by year’s end” by way of Lauran Neergard of the South Florida Solar-Sentinel — The FDA’s vaccine chief stated Friday the company will quickly consider COVID-19 vaccinations for youthful kids as quickly because it will get the wanted information and received’t lower corners. Dr. Peter Marks stated he’s “very, very hopeful” that vaccinations for 5- to 11-year-olds can be underway by yr’s finish. Perhaps sooner: One firm, Pfizer, is anticipated to show over its research outcomes by the tip of September, and Marks stated the company hopefully might analyze them “in a matter of weeks.” Within the U.S., anybody 12 and older is eligible for COVID-19 vaccines. However with faculties reopening and the delta variant inflicting extra infections amongst youngsters, many dad and mom anxiously surprise when youthful kids can get the photographs.
“Tensions mount between CDC and Joe Biden health team over boosters” by way of Erin Banco, Sarah Owermohle and Adam Cancryn of POLITICO — Prime Biden COVID-19 officers are more and more clashing with the CDC because the administration pushes to start distributing booster photographs broadly by Sept. 20. In conferences and conversations over the previous month, senior officers from the White Home COVID-19 activity pressure and the FDA have repeatedly accused CDC of withholding crucial information wanted to develop the booster shot plan, delaying work on the subsequent step of Biden’s vaccination marketing campaign and making it harder to set clear expectations for the general public.
— CORONA ECONOMICS —
“U.S. inflation starting to look like a stimulus-led outlier” by way of Ben Holland of Bloomberg — COVID-19 inflation is all over the place, however some have extra of it than others. Amongst superior economies, the U.S. is beginning to seem like an outlier. That’s in all probability as a result of it did extra fiscal stimulus within the pandemic, economists say. The consensus is that top inflation received’t final lengthy. However even when that’s proper, the present elevated degree has the potential to trigger issues of its personal. In line with Bloomberg surveys, August information due Tuesday is about to point out annual development in U.S. client costs stayed above 5% for a 3rd straight month. The median forecast was 5.3%. Most different developed nations have seen a spike, too — simply not almost as massive.

“Anthony Fauci says he would support vaccination requirement for air travel” by way of Yaron Steinbuch of The Washington Publish — Dr. Fauci has expressed his assist for COVID-19 vaccination necessities for air journey, because the Biden administration didn’t rule it out. “I might assist that if you wish to get on a aircraft and journey with different those that you have to be vaccinated,” the White Home chief medical adviser stated in an interview. On Friday, White Home coronavirus response group coordinator Jeff Zients stated the administration is “not taking any measures off the desk” when requested if it had “dominated out” ever implementing vaccine or testing necessities for home flights. The President additionally directed the Transportation Safety Administration to double fines levied towards vacationers who refuse to put on masks.
What Carol Dover is studying — “Restaurants close dining rooms again as delta-driven infections spread” by way of Heather Haddon of The Wall Road Journal — Eating places’ plans to return diners to indoor tables are unraveling. Chains similar to McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A are slowing their eating rooms’ reopenings, given the Delta-driven surge in COVID-19 infections. Different eating places are once more dropping prospects and making an attempt to squeeze extra diners into outside patios whereas the climate permits. Laurie Torres, the proprietor of Mallorca in downtown Cleveland, stated gross sales at her Spanish-themed restaurant had risen earlier in the summertime from pandemic lows however fell once more final month as diners grew nervous.

“From zippers to glass, shortages of basic goods hobble U.S. economy” by way of Howard Schneider and Timothy Aeppel of Reuters — Shortages of metals, plastics, wooden and even liquor bottles at the moment are the norm. Together with the shortages come hefty value will increase, which has fueled fears of a wave of sustained inflation. There’s rising pressure amongst Federal Reserve policymakers over methods to gauge the long-term affect on costs. Some Fed policymakers are extra satisfied than others that value pressures will recede after some provide chain disruptions are resolved. How this debate evolves might affect how shortly the Fed strikes to cut back the tempo of asset purchases launched initially of the pandemic, and the way quickly it lifts the coverage rate of interest from its present degree close to zero.
— MORE CORONA —
“Our most reliable pandemic number is losing meaning” by way of David Zweig of The Atlantic — Presumably, hospitalization numbers present a secure and dependable gauge of the pandemic’s true toll when it comes to extreme illness. However a brand new, nationwide research of hospitalization information means that the that means of this gauge can simply be misinterpreted — and that it has been shifting over time. The research discovered that from March 2020 by way of early January 2021, the proportion of sufferers with gentle or asymptomatic illness was 36%. From mid-January by way of the tip of June 2021, nonetheless, that quantity rose to 48%. In different phrases, the research means that roughly half all of the hospitalized sufferers displaying up on COVID-19-data dashboards in 2021 might have been admitted for one more motive solely or had solely a gentle presentation of the illness.
“England abandons vaccine passport plans” by way of Claire Parker of The Washington Publish — As extra nations flip to coronavirus vaccination necessities in a bid to deliver the pandemic to heel, England is transferring in a unique course. The announcement marked a reversal of the federal government’s plan to require proof of full vaccination to enter nightclubs and different crowded venues in England. Supposed to incentivize vaccine uptake, particularly amongst younger individuals, the system had been anticipated to take impact on the finish of the month. About 65% of the inhabitants in England is absolutely immunized. However vaccination charges amongst younger individuals have lagged behind these of older demographics. Coronavirus instances have dropped since July, although England continues to be reporting greater than 20,000 new instances per day.

“‘Their crisis’ is ‘our problem’: Washington grapples with Idaho COVID-19 cases” by way of Mike Baker of The New York Instances — At a time when Washington State hospitals are delaying procedures and combating their very own excessive caseloads, some leaders within the state see Idaho’s outsourcing of COVID-19 sufferers as a troubling instance of how the failure to aggressively confront the virus in a single state can deepen a disaster in one other. On the Washington aspect of the border, residents should put on masks when gathering indoors, college students uncovered to COVID-19 face quarantine necessities, and lots of staff are beneath vaccination orders. On the Idaho aspect, none of these precautions are in place. “It’s ridiculous,” stated Cassie Sauer, the president of the Washington State Hospital Affiliation.
“1 in 7 people have dumped their friends over COVID-19 vaccine stance” by way of Chris Melore of StudyFinds — The coronavirus vaccine has been an extremely divisive subject, and now it’s even ending friendships. Vaccinated People have known as it quits with buddies who refuse to get the COVID-19 shot. A survey of 1,000 People performed by OnePoll on Sept. 2 examined why individuals have ended friendships within the final yr and a half. Outcomes present 16% of respondents have axed three friends from their lives because the pandemic started in March 2020. Of those that ended a friendship, 66% are vaccinated, and 17% don’t ever plan to obtain the shot. Fourteen % of vaccinated respondents, about 1 in 7, say they parted methods with buddies who didn’t wish to get the vaccine.
“College students reported record-high marijuana use and record-low drinking in 2020, study says” by way of María Luisa Paúl of The Washington Publish — The coronavirus pandemic that’s killed greater than 658,000 individuals in america and contaminated 41 million, upended economies and moved lessons to bedrooms might have added one other change for faculty college students: much less booze and extra weed. A newly launched research discovered that just about half the nation’s college-age college students stated they consumed marijuana final yr, main researchers to wonder if the pandemic might have spurred the document in hashish consumption. In line with the report, 44% of school college students reported utilizing marijuana in 2020, growing from 38% in 2015. On the identical time, reported alcohol use amongst school college students dipped from 62% in 2019 to 56%, with the variety of them reporting being drunk previously month reducing to twenty-eight% from 35% final yr.
— PRESIDENTIAL —
“Biden travels to California, a state in crisis as wildfires worsen” by way of Christopher Flavelle of The New York Instances — Biden is making his first go to as President to the West Coast on Monday, however his travels to survey the harm from wildfires in California mark his second journey in as many weeks to deliver consideration to the immense human and monetary prices of local weather change. Biden went to New York and New Jersey earlier this month to survey the harm from the remnants of Hurricane Ida. However the wildfire disaster in California is in some ways extra extreme. Because the fires have grown, so has the harm they trigger. In 2017, California wildfires broken or destroyed greater than 10,000 buildings — greater than in the course of the 5 earlier years mixed. The following yr, that quantity greater than doubled, to nearly 25,000.

“White House lays out new global targets in coronavirus pandemic fight” by way of Dan Diamond of The Washington Publish — Biden plans to name on world leaders to make new commitments to struggle the coronavirus pandemic, together with absolutely vaccinating 70% of the world’s inhabitants by subsequent September, based on a listing of targets obtained by The Washington Publish. The objectives have been shared with world well being leaders forward of a digital summit the White Home is scheduled to convene subsequent week, positioning the occasion as a chance to set worldwide targets to finish the pandemic. The targets, which draw on comparable objectives laid out by the World Well being Group and different world well being specialists, embody offering billions of {dollars} in assessments, oxygen and different provides to growing nations, and organising a financing system to pay for world well being response by subsequent yr.
“About 1,000 protest Biden’s visit to Idaho” by way of Keith Ridler and Rebecca Boone of The Related Press — Protesters gathered Monday in Boise throughout a go to by Biden to rail towards his plan to deliver the coronavirus pandemic beneath management, final yr’s presidential election and a number of different points. Biden visited Boise as a part of a swing by way of Western states to advertise his administration’s use of a wartime legislation to help in wildfire preparedness, survey wildfire harm and push his financial agenda. A few half-dozen Boise police have been stationed on the Nationwide Interagency Hearth Heart entrance, and different legislation enforcement officers patrolled the realm on bikes. Police estimated the variety of protesters to be no less than 1,000 at its peak. The advanced that homes the middle is usually closed to the general public, and the protesters gathered outdoors its entrance.
— EPILOGUE TRUMP —
“U.S. steps up effort to unite families separated under Donald Trump” by way of Ben Fox of The Related Press — A federal activity pressure is launching a brand new program Monday that officers say will increase efforts to search out dad and mom, a lot of whom are in distant Central American communities, and assist them return to the U.S., the place they are going to get no less than three years of authorized residency and different help. The duty pressure has reunited about 50 households since beginning its work in late February, however tons of of oldsters, and maybe between 1,000 and a pair of,000, have been separated from their kids and haven’t been situated. An absence of correct information from the Trump administration makes it tough to say for sure, stated Michelle Brané, government director of the administration’s Household Reunification Process Power.

“Trump endorses backer of election fraud claims for Arizona Secretary of State” by way of Tal Axelrod of The Hill — Trump endorsed Arizona state Rep. Mark Finchem for Arizona secretary of state, backing a key supporter of his voter fraud claims to supervise the Grand Canyon State’s elections. In an announcement endorsing Finchem, which was disseminated by the previous President’s management PAC, Trump particularly cited Finchem’s backing of his election fraud claims and touted the state lawmaker as a supporter of his agenda. Finchem has centered a lot of his marketing campaign on the necessity to restore “election integrity,” with an announcement on the homepage of his web site studying that he “knew one thing was very improper with our elections course of.” Footage uncovered in June additionally confirmed Finchem outdoors The Capitol in the course of the Jan. 6 rebellion.
“GOP 2024 hopefuls tread carefully around Trump” by way of Marc Caputo of POLITICO — Mike Pence leaned into his religion. DeSantis highlighted his credentials as a fighter. Ted Cruz sarcastically mocked the opposition. At a steak fry right here simply throughout the Missouri River from Iowa, the first-in-the-nation presidential state, among the occasion’s main prospects for the 2024 GOP nomination started carving out their lanes and test-driving messages on Sunday. Practically absent from their remarks? Trump, who acquired only some passing mentions. With Trump more and more signaling he’s positioning himself for one more presidential marketing campaign, it’s a mirrored image of the political limbo that prime Republicans discover themselves trapped in. All the time conscious they’re working beneath Trump’s watchful eye; they’re transferring ahead gingerly for worry of alienating the simply provoked former President.
— CRISIS —
“GOP ‘moderate’ blasted Capitol riots — and cozied up to a Jan. 6 bus trip organizer” by way of Hunter Walker of Rolling Stone — The FBI was at Jim Worthington’s home and, he says, his girlfriend answered the door with a weapon in hand. It was January 2021, and the Feds needed to speak to Worthington, a health impresario within the Philadelphia suburbs, about his involvement within the Jan. 6 “Cease the Steal” rally that precipitated the storming of the U.S. Capitol constructing. Whereas Worthington acknowledges he was in D.C. for the rally and that he helped deliver busloads of individuals to the occasion, he has insisted “we by no means went to the Capitol.” Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick is a reasonable Republican who boasts of getting an “all-time document in bipartisanship.” He represents a swing district that went towards Trump in final yr’s election.
“Capitol rally seeks to rewrite Jan. 6 by exalting rioters” by way of Lisa Mascaro of The Related Press — The brazen rhetoric forward of a rally deliberate for Saturday on the Capitol is the most recent try to clarify away the horrific assault and obscure what performed out for all of the world to see: rioters loyal to the then-President storming the constructing, battling police and making an attempt to cease Congress from certifying Biden’s win. All informed, the tried whitewashing of the Jan. 6 assault threatens to divide additional an already polarized nation that finds itself drifting from what had been widespread information and a shared dedication to civic order towards an unsettling new regular. Moderately than a nation therapeutic eight months after the lethal assault, the nation is vulnerable to tearing itself additional aside as the subsequent election approaches.

“Melania Trump said ‘no’ when given chance to call for peace on January 6, sources say” by way of Kate Bennett of CNN — Then-First Woman Melania Trump declined to name for peace and nonviolence as insurrectionists stormed america Capitol constructing on January 6, two sources with information of the occasions of the day informed CNN. The sources informed CNN that Trump’s aide Stephanie Grisham despatched her a textual content that stated, “Do you wish to tweet that peaceable protests are the best of each American, however there isn’t a place for lawlessness and violence?” to which Trump replied with one phrase: “No.” CNN reported in January that Trump was on the White Home in the course of the rebellion, overseeing a photograph shoot of a carpet she had put in.
— D.C. MATTERS —
“With big tax push, Democrats aim to tackle enormous gains of top 1%” by way of Jeff Stein of The Washington Publish — Senior Home Democrats on Monday unveiled laws that will symbolize essentially the most vital tax will increase on the wealthy and sure firms in many years, reflecting Biden’s pledge to confront a dramatic surge in U.S. inequality. Home Methods and Means Committee Chairman Richard Neal proposed greater than $2 trillion in new income that will overwhelmingly hit the richest 1% of People with a number of new taxes and tax adjustments affecting their incomes, investments, companies, estates, retirement funds, and different belongings. Neal’s plan pares again among the ambitions within the Biden administration’s preliminary $3.5 trillion funds plan, rejecting a key White Home proposal to tax the inheritances of the very rich and providing much less aggressive adjustments for each home and multinational corporations.

“House Democrats float 26.5% top corporate rate in tax plan” by way of Kaustuv Basu, Billy Home and Erik Wasson of Bloomberg — The Democratic proposal from the Methods and Means Committee would elevate the highest company tax price from 21% to 26.5%, lower than the 28% Biden had sought. The highest price on capital positive aspects would rise from 20% to 25%, as an alternative of the 39.6% Biden proposed. Together with a 3.8% Medicare surtax on excessive earners, the highest capital positive aspects price can be 28.8%. In line with Congress’ official scorekeeper, the proposed tax will increase would elevate income by $2.1 trillion over 10 years. When tax breaks are thought of, the Methods and Means plan will present $871 billion in internet new income for use for different spending priorities, the Joint Committee on Taxation stated.
“Charlie Crist calls for permanent Child Tax Credit expansion” by way of Janelle Irwin Taylor of Florida Politics — Crist, together with six Home Democrats, is asking on U.S. Rep. Richard Neal to make everlasting the 2021 Youngster Tax Credit score expanded by way of federal COVID-19 aid within the American Rescue Plan. The plan expanded the Youngster Tax Credit score this yr from $2,000 per qualifying little one to $3,600. With out an extension, that profit would finish in Fiscal Yr 2022. The Congressional Analysis Service predicts that the CTC will almost halve the variety of kids that reside in poverty in america,” Crist wrote. “Moreover, the expanded CTC corrects the inequity of earlier iterations of this tax credit score by together with those who want it most — lower-income households.”
“Antony Blinken defends Afghan pullout as he faces angry lawmakers” by way of Nick Wadhams of Bloomberg — Secretary of State Blinken defended Biden’s dealing with of the Afghanistan withdrawal throughout a contentious listening to through which Republican lawmakers accused the administration of manipulating intelligence and demanded he resign. Blinken stated there was “no proof” that staying any longer would have helped to make Afghan safety forces extra resilient. He stated classes must be discovered, together with that “utilizing navy pressure to attempt to remake a society is one thing that’s past our means, past our capability,” whereas laying a lot of the blame with the Trump administration. “We inherited a deadline — we didn’t inherit a plan,” Blinken stated of Trump’s cope with the Taliban, which dedicated the U.S. to withdraw forces by the tip of Might. Biden prolonged that timeline to late August.
— LOCAL NOTES —
“EDF video outlines climate challenges facing Southwest Florida” by way of Drew Wilson of Florida Politics — The Environmental Protection Fund launched the second video in a four-part sequence aimed toward educating Floridians on the present results of local weather change and doable options to handle it. The brand new installment of “Conserving Florida, Florida” focuses on the possibly catastrophic impacts of sea degree rise in Southwest Florida and particulars the U.S. Military Corps of Engineers-proposed Again Bay Research, which recommends conventional, hardened infrastructure, together with a seawall, to guard the area. The video claims that some infrastructure options within the U.S. Military Corps plan might exacerbate flooding in Collier County. EDF is as an alternative recommending the county deal with flood mitigation with nature-based options similar to mangroves and oyster beds. “We’ve got seen proof that these options are profitable,” the video narrator explains.
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Go Holly go! — “Former state Rep. Holly Raschein applies to fill Mike Forster’s Commission term” by way of Jim McCarthy of Keys Weekly — A group continues to grieve following the lack of Forster from a weekslong battle with COVID-19 only a week in the past. His passing on the morning of Sept. 6 stays recent and within the hearts of many, as social media posts bear in mind his group spirit. One of many individuals making use of for the seat, representing Key Largo and Tavernier, is a former state consultant for the Florida Keys, Raschein. Serving on the Keys’ behalf for eight years in Tallahassee, Raschein isn’t any stranger to the political scene and the problems going through the island chain.
“26 people injured after explosion at Seminole casino, Hollywood Fire Rescue says” by way of David J. Neal of the Miami Herald — An explosion in the course of the servicing of a hearth suppression system injured 26 individuals on the Seminole Traditional On line casino Hollywood Monday morning, spokesmen for Hollywood Hearth Rescue and the Seminole Tribe stated. Hollywood Hearth Rescue described all accidents as “minor” and stated 20 individuals have been handled on the scene whereas the opposite six have been taken to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood. The on line casino is closed whereas Hollywood Hearth Rescue and Seminole Hearth Rescue examine the explosion. There’s no set time for reopening.
“Police union calls for Jupiter Town Manager Matt Benoit to resign. Why?” by way of Katherine Kokal of The Palm Seaside Publish — The union representing Jupiter law enforcement officials known as for Benoit‘s resignation Thursday night after they are saying Benoit has lower privileges to officers and stored the division understaffed. Benoit has been Jupiter’s prime administrator for the previous three years. He oversees the administration of the police division and appointed Police Chief David England in February. Contacted Friday, Jupiter Mayor Todd Wodraska stated he helps Benoit and the job he’s doing, and there aren’t any plans to rethink his contract. “This reeks of politics,” he stated. “When individuals must drum one thing up out of skinny air, they assault individuals like him.”
“DeSantis touts progress on Howard Frankland Bridge, Westshore interchange” by way of Kelly Hayes of Florida Politics — DeSantis introduced funding for 3 main roadway initiatives within the Tampa Bay space Monday, with investments secured from a $2 billion infusion into the State Transportation Belief Fund permitted within the state funds earlier this yr. Joined by Florida Division of Transportation Secretary Kevin Thibault on the Howard Franklin Bridge development website, one of many initiatives prioritized with the brand new funding. A brand new span is being constructed simply north of the present bridge. “This area is exploding. I used to be with Wilton the opposite day up in Pasco, after which drove all the way down to Tampa. I’m like, simply all over the place you look, there’s like a brand new group being constructed,” DeSantis stated.

“Police: Florida man attacks kid yelling playground is noisy” by way of The Related Press — A 70-year-old man has been accused of slamming a baby to the bottom at a Florida playground after yelling that children have been making an excessive amount of noise. Police arrested the person on a baby abuse cost in Clearwater and took him to the Pinellas County Jail, arrest information present. Officers say a number of youngsters had enjoyable on the playground at round 6:30 p.m. Saturday when the person stormed out of his close by condo, aggravated over the noise. WTSP reviews the person picked up a 10-year-old little one by the shirt and slammed the child to the bottom. Officers say the kid was not severely damage.
“Former House candidate Alexandria Suarez announces Monroe County School Board bid” by way of Ryan Nicol of Florida Politics — Suarez, a former Republican Home candidate, confirmed her bid for the District 5 seat on the Monroe County College Board. “I’m very excited to begin our marketing campaign for the Monroe County College Board,” Suarez stated Monday. Sue Woltanski presently represents District 5 on the Monroe County College Board. Woltanski has supported instituting a compulsory masking coverage for college students. In a vote final week, she was the one member of the five-person physique to vote in favor of such a coverage. The opposite 4 commissioners opposed a mandate. Now, Suarez is in search of to problem Woltanski.
— TOP OPINION —
“After a brief glimmer of hope, FSU Seminoles football hits an all-time low” by way of Gene Frenette of The Florida Instances-Union — Severely, the menu of disgraceful choices to level out from Saturday evening’s mind-boggling 20-17 loss to FCS opponent Jacksonville State is so lengthy, head coach Mike Norvell might discover it not possible to sleep for the rest of his Seminoles’ tenure. Which may very well be rather a lot shorter than it was wanting only a few days in the past after this colossal meltdown. There was the undisciplined facet of accumulating 114 yards in penalties, together with a concentrating on name towards linebacker Kalen DeLoach that bought him ejected. It additionally nullified an interception that will have sealed an FSU victory because the ‘Noles held a 10-point fourth quarter lead on the time. After all, scoring simply 17 factors towards a JSU group that bought throttled 31-0 in its season opener by UAB was fairly embarrassing.
— OPINIONS —
What Casey DeSantis is studying — “Women’s mental health took a beating in the pandemic. It’s time to make it a priority” by way of the Miami Herald editorial board — The pandemic has been tough on girls’s psychological well being. Extra girls misplaced their jobs than males. Ladies already did extra of the house chores, extra of the kid care, extra of the eldercare. COVID-19 made the juggling act even more durable. For a lot of, the feminist rallying cry that girls can “have all of it” felt much more distant. And whereas many ladies are rising from the disaster with a unique sense of goal and a recalculation of what works of their lives, the COVID-19 pandemic has been persistent stressors for 18 months. There’s a price to that. Melancholy and anxiousness are up amongst girls throughout the nation, in comparison with pre-pandemic charges, one South Florida knowledgeable informed the editorial board.
“George W. Bush reminds us that Republicans once believed in democracy” by way of Dana Milbank of The Washington Publish — In his first inaugural handle, Thomas Jefferson forecast that the younger nation would “unite in widespread efforts for the widespread good” after the bitter election of 1800. Bush reminded us of these sacred ties in his magnificent speech Saturday contrasting the nice and cozy braveness of nationwide unity after the 9/11 assaults with the home terrorism Trump has unleashed. The times of post-9/11 solidarity “appear distant from our personal,” Bush continued. On cue spoke the Malign Power himself. Trump, rejecting invites to attend 9/11 memorials with different former Presidents, used the solemn anniversary to stoke resentment. “We received the election,” he informed firefighters in New York.
“At least one legislator is standing up for Florida’s diminished public records law” by way of the Orlando Sentinel editorial board — It’s good to see that not each lawmaker has surrendered to the relentless, decadeslong, bipartisan legislative assault on open authorities in Florida. State Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith, an Orlando Democrat, is suing the Florida Division of Well being and the Surgeon Basic to launch detailed information concerning the unfold of COVID-19. Smith’s request in July for COVID-19 data, damaged down by age, was rejected by the state. Officers cited an exemption to the state’s public information legislation, an exemption that Florida legislation says might be lifted “when essential to public well being.”
— ON TODAY’S SUNRISE —
Gov. DeSantis permits a supporter to unfold disinformation about COVID-19 vaccines throughout a information convention. As a substitute of correcting the false assertion, DeSantis fanned the flames of doubt over vaccination boosters.
Additionally, on at the moment’s Dawn:
— Legal professional Basic Moody known as Biden’s vaccine mandate illegal and Republican Congresswoman Kat Cammack vows to cease it.
— On the Dawn interview, Democratic Rep. Omari Hardy chimes in on a federal choose’s choice to quickly block Florida’s anti-protest legislation.
— And First Woman Casey DeSantis launches Hispanic Heritage Month with the theme: “Celebrating Hispanic-American Neighborhood Leaders and Champions.”
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— ALOE —
“Film critics say ‘Dune’ should be seen on the big screen. Here’s why Warner Bros. still plans to debut the movie simultaneously on HBO Max” by way of Rebecca Rubin of Selection — Of all the brand new titles from Warner Bros. this yr, “Dune,” a movie with an unlimited funds that has been hailed for providing up a really epic slice of world-building and big-screen spectacle, would have been a major candidate to eschew the day-and-date mannequin on HBO Max. Nonetheless, insiders say the HBO Max deal offers Denis Villeneuve assurances that diminished field workplace revenues received’t prohibit him from having the possibility to make his follow-up movie. Different movies that had a hybrid launch nonetheless have sequels in improvement, with Warner Bros. growing different characters in its “Mortal Kombat” universe. “I hope we will do a second one,” Timothee Chalamet, who performs the lead character Paul Atreides. “That might be a dream.”

“Black News Channel thriving under new President and CEO Princell Hair” by way of Byron Dobson of the Tallahassee Democrat — The timing couldn’t have been more difficult for Hair. Final July, he was appointed president and CEO of the Black Information Channel, the nation’s first main cable information community with an formidable mission to supply information and perspective to the nation’s Black and Brown communities. After years of planning, the Tallahassee-based community launched that February, simply 5 months earlier than Hair’s arrival beneath the management of its co-founders, former U.S. Rep. J.C. Watts and then-CEO Bob Brilliante. The operation’s major investor is billionaire Shahid Khan, proprietor of the Jacksonville Jaguars, amongst different companies, who invested tens of millions within the operation, together with its gleaming headquarters and manufacturing middle off Killearn Heart Boulevard.
— HAPPY BIRTHDAY —
Joyful birthday to Gov. DeSantis, state Rep. Mike Caruso, Danny Martinez, Bryan Nelson, and the one and solely Brian Pitts. Belated finest needs to Berneice Cox.
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Sunburn is authored and assembled by Peter Schorsch, Phil Ammann, Renzo Downey and Drew Wilson.
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