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DeSantis’s Poll Numbers Plummet as Florida Deals With Terrifying COVID Numbers
Gov. Ron DeSantis is at odds with a majority of his constituents over how to prevent the spread of COVID in Florida.
75 FL Doctors Held News Conference to Show Burden of Unvaccinated COVID Patients
Some doctors who took part noted that unvaccinated patients expressed regret in not getting their shots when they could.
Biden to Challenge Bans on Mask Rules Using Students’ Civil Rights Protections
"We are not going to sit by as governors try to block and intimidate educators protecting our children," said Biden.
TX Governor Gets Rare COVID Treatment While Banning Mask and Vaccine Mandates
The rest of us can only watch as the danger of infection creeps closer to our children.
Florida Moves Closer to Punishing Districts Defying DeSantis’s Ban on Mask Rules
The Biden administration has said it will compensate school administrators who are punished financially under the law.
Tens of Thousands Sign Petition Calling for Ron DeSantis to Be Recalled
The petition cites DeSantis's failures on handling the coronavirus pandemic and unemployment disbursement in Florida.
Florida Jail Faces Threat of Toxic Flooding. It Has No Evacuation Plan.
Many rural jails and prisons face serious environmental threats, but they aren't often considered in emergency planning.
DeSantis and Abbott Count on Reelection Despite Letting Tens of Thousands Die
Will they be held responsible for the mass deaths of adults and children?
DeSantis Threatens to Withhold Pay of School Officials If They Follow CDC Rules
More than three in five Floridians want schools to require masks for students and staff, a new poll found.
Travel to and From Florida Would Be Banned If State Were a Country, Expert Says
Infectious diseases expert Jonathan Reiner said that, without changes, things were "going to get much worse" in Florida.