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The Point, Jan. 16, 2019: Ron DeSantis Targets Airbnb

WUFT | By Precious Polycarpe

Published January 16, 2019 at 11:53 AM EST

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Today's top stories

• Gov. Ron DeSantis said yesterday that Airbnb faces sanctions due to discriminatory policies that violate state law. (Tampa Bay Times)

• Gainesville residents are showing an interest in cleaner uses of energy. An open discussion held at the Civic Media Center gave more insight on ways to incorporate renewable energy. (The Alligator)

• Alachua County leaders are deciding whether or not to spend less funding on local homeless shelter and focus more on homeless-related care. (Gainesville Sun)

• Full-time students in Florida could be able to stayexempt from jury duty if new legislation passes. (Pensacola News Journal)

• As the government reaches its fourth week of the shutdown, the Coast Guard is thefirst branch of the military to go without pay. (Miami Herald)

• Thousands of federal workers remainunable to apply for SNAP benefits because there is no staff available to process applications. (Tampa Bay Times)

• The Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) is closed due to the shutdown, which stops the release of seasonal brews and stops the opening of new locations. (WMFE)

• Orlando International Airport Management Council ishaving a donation drive to help employees in need. (Orlando Weekly)

• Businesses continue to welcome service animals but are beginning toquestion emotional support animals inside certain establishments. (Florida Today)

• Recent reports show that Florida schools are havingtrouble finding certified teachers in areas including science and math. This shows a critical shortage of teachers in important subjects. (WLRN)

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