AdvertisementBy Orlando SentinelApr 15, 2021 at 6:39 pmTALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate on Thursday approved an “anti-riot” bill championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to him for signature into law over the objections of Democrats and civil rights groups who say the measure infringes on the fundamental First Amendment right to protest.The hotly debated measure passed 23-17, largely along partisan lines.AdvertisementThe parts of the bill (HB 1 ) that most upset Democrats grant civil legal immunity to people who drive through protesters blocking a road; prevent people arrested...…AdvertisementBy Orlando SentinelApr 15, 2021 at 6:39 pmTALLAHASSEE — The Florida Senate on Thursday approved an “anti-riot” bill championed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, sending it to him for signature into law over the objections of Democrats and civil rights groups who say the measure infringes on the fundamental First Amendment right to protest.The hotly debated measure passed 23-17, largely along partisan lines.AdvertisementThe parts of the bill (HB 1 ) that most upset Democrats grant civil legal immunity to people who drive through protesters blocking a road; prevent people arrested...WW…

AdvertisementBy Orlando SentinelJan 07, 2021 at 5:06 pmWith less than two weeks left in office, President Donald Trump is creating a sharp divide in the Florida Republican Party between loyalists who backed his baseless claims of fraud and those trying to distance themselves from him after the violent attack on the Capitol he helped incite.But the biggest question over the next few years will be how deep a shadow Trump will continue to cast over politics in Florida, his adopted state.Advertisement“I think that people may start to figure out that there’s a price to pay in all of this,...…AdvertisementBy Orlando SentinelJan 07, 2021 at 5:06 pmWith less than two weeks left in office, President Donald Trump is creating a sharp divide in the Florida Republican Party between loyalists who backed his baseless claims of fraud and those trying to distance themselves from him after the violent attack on the Capitol he helped incite.But the biggest question over the next few years will be how deep a shadow Trump will continue to cast over politics in Florida, his adopted state.Advertisement“I think that people may start to figure out that there’s a price to pay in all of this,...WW…

AdvertisementBy Orlando SentinelDec 04, 2020 at 11:26 amFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis told a group of powerful business interests that he is still urging President Donald Trump to “fight on” when it comes to staying in the White House, . But he also acknowledged that there isn’t much time left to overturn Joe Biden’s victory on Nov. 3.“I told the president to fight on,” DeSantis told the gathering Thursday at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes resort hotel in Orlando, according to a recording of the speech obtained by Politico. “In reality, none of this stuff has succeeded yet. Time is running...…AdvertisementBy Orlando SentinelDec 04, 2020 at 11:26 amFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis told a group of powerful business interests that he is still urging President Donald Trump to “fight on” when it comes to staying in the White House, . But he also acknowledged that there isn’t much time left to overturn Joe Biden’s victory on Nov. 3.“I told the president to fight on,” DeSantis told the gathering Thursday at the JW Marriott Grande Lakes resort hotel in Orlando, according to a recording of the speech obtained by Politico. “In reality, none of this stuff has succeeded yet. Time is running...WW…

AdvertisementBy Orlando SentinelNov 20, 2020 at 11:08 amU.S. Sen. Rick Scott revealed Friday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Republican from Florida wrote on Twitter that he was “feeling good & experiencing very mild symptoms.”“After several negative tests, I learned I was positive for COVID-19 this AM,’' wrote Scott, who is 67. ... “I’ll be working from home until it’s safe for me to return to DC. I remind everyone to be careful & do the right things to protect yourselves & others.”AdvertisementAfter several negative tests, I learned I was positive for...…AdvertisementBy Orlando SentinelNov 20, 2020 at 11:08 amU.S. Sen. Rick Scott revealed Friday that he has tested positive for the coronavirus. The Republican from Florida wrote on Twitter that he was “feeling good & experiencing very mild symptoms.”“After several negative tests, I learned I was positive for COVID-19 this AM,’' wrote Scott, who is 67. ... “I’ll be working from home until it’s safe for me to return to DC. I remind everyone to be careful & do the right things to protect yourselves & others.”AdvertisementAfter several negative tests, I learned I was positive for...WW…

AdvertisementBy Orlando SentinelJul 31, 2020 at 6:00 amFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ job rating has plunged since March, according to a Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy poll released Friday, the second such survey in a week with similar findings.The survey of 625 registered Florida voters found 45% approved of the governor, while 49% disapproved and 6% were unsure. In March, the same poll found much better numbers for DeSantis, with 62% who backed his job performance, 24% disapproval and 14% not sure.AdvertisementThe ratings’ drop coincides with an exploding number of coronavirus cases and...…AdvertisementBy Orlando SentinelJul 31, 2020 at 6:00 amFlorida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ job rating has plunged since March, according to a Mason-Dixon Polling & Strategy poll released Friday, the second such survey in a week with similar findings.The survey of 625 registered Florida voters found 45% approved of the governor, while 49% disapproved and 6% were unsure. In March, the same poll found much better numbers for DeSantis, with 62% who backed his job performance, 24% disapproval and 14% not sure.AdvertisementThe ratings’ drop coincides with an exploding number of coronavirus cases and...WW…