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Gainesville City Commission Continues With Broadband Network Analysis, Backpedals On Plastic Bag Ban

August 15, 2019 Government and politics Comments Off on Gainesville City Commission Continues With Broadband Network Analysis, Backpedals On Plastic Bag Ban

By the end of 2019, continuing to explore a municipal broadband network could cost the City of Gainesville more than half a million dollars.

D’Alemberte Remembered As ‘Definition Of A Statesman’

May 21, 2019 Government and politics Comments Off on D’Alemberte Remembered As ‘Definition Of A Statesman’

D’Alemberte, who died suddenly Monday at age 85, had a list of accomplishments --- including serving as president of the American Bar Association, president of Florida State University and dean of the school’s College of Law --- that were on par with a humanitarian legacy evidenced by the outpouring of affection and respect as news of his death spread.

Bills Would Prohibit Florida Abortions After Fetal Heartbeat

February 19, 2019 Fresh Take Florida, Government and politics, Health and Science Comments Off on Bills Would Prohibit Florida Abortions After Fetal Heartbeat

A pair of controversial bills introduced in the Florida Legislature aim to ban women from attaining an abortion when a fetus’ heartbeat is detected. The “heartbeat bill,” as it is commonly known, seeks to ban abortions at the time when a fetus' heartbeat can be detected with a vaginal ultrasound. That can be as early as 5 1/2 to 6 weeks after gestation.

DeSantis Appoints Muniz To Supreme Court

January 22, 2019 Government and politics, State of Florida Comments Off on DeSantis Appoints Muniz To Supreme Court

In the final step in reshaping the Florida Supreme Court, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday named Carlos Muniz to the high court.

DeSantis Poised To Make Marijuana Changes

January 15, 2019 Government and politics, Health and Science Comments Off on DeSantis Poised To Make Marijuana Changes

With one of his chief advisers tweeting the hashtag “NoSmokeIsAJoke,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said Monday he will “very soon” announce changes in how the state is carrying out a constitutional amendment that broadly legalized medical marijuana.

DeSantis Picks Second Miami Appeals Judge For Supreme Court

January 14, 2019 Government and politics Comments Off on DeSantis Picks Second Miami Appeals Judge For Supreme Court

DeSantis announced Monday that Robert Luck is his latest choice for Florida's Supreme Court. Luck, 39, a former Miami federal prosecutor and circuit court judge, most recently served on the 3rd District Court of Appeal.

DeSantis Names Lagoa To Supreme Court

January 9, 2019 Government and politics Comments Off on DeSantis Names Lagoa To Supreme Court

Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday appointed appellate Judge Barbara Lagoa to the Florida Supreme Court as he began replacing three longtime justices who were required to retire Tuesday.