‘Negative implications for Florida residents': Last month, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis rejected $377 million in federal energy-efficiency funding despite the Sunshine State experiencing record-setting heat. #DeSantisDestroysFlorida news.yahoo.com/florida-raises… via Yahoo News

Only in #Florida would the chairman of the state Ethics Commission have to be told that by holding 2 jobs he was violating the state ethics law.

Folks. Take a second. Read this post. This is the state of homeowners insurance in Florida. Now, to be clear, it’s not just extreme weather and climate. It’s also rebuilding/ contracting costs and fraud too. But as climate change escalates it’s hard to see this improving.

DeSantis, who has given billions in corporate tax giveaways to his special interest donors, is saying that he is counting on people dying early to not pay them Social Security and Medicare. floridapolitics.com/archives/63108…

The #FBI has ID'd many who incited violence at the U.S. Capitol on January 6, but it still needs your help to bring others to justice. If the person in this photo looks familiar, submit a tip at tips.fbi.gov or 1-800-CALL-FBI, and mention photo #482-AFO. #DemVoice1

Florida teachers union counted over 6,900 teacher job postings 3 days before the 1st day of school-an increase from last year, blaming DeSantis & his henchmen for an “anti-education agenda.” Miseducation commish Manny Diaz shaved 2000 off that count. yahoo.com/entertainment/…

Next #Florida will pass a "Don't Say Felony" law.

DeSantis has refused to condemn nazis, claimed slavery was beneficial to enslaved people and passed numerous racist laws. Nazis rallied in central Florida yesterday holding his signs because he made them feel welcome in the state. He’s a racist politician and a terrible governor.

A Florida redistricting plan pushed by Gov. DeSantis violates the state constitution and is prohibited from being used for any future U.S. congressional elections, a state judge ruled Saturday. specne.ws/wCzB96

The U.S. reported more than 230,000 new COVID cases this week, up 25% from last week and the highest since March

Recent changes to Florida’s tort laws orchestrated by state lawmakers and Ron DeSantis will make it much harder for home insurance policyholders to sue their insurers for failing to adequately pay out claims for home damage. motherjones.com/politics/2023/…

New Poll Shows Support for Ron DeSantis ‘Collapsed’ After Debate iheart.com/content/2023-0…

In his upcoming book on the Fox News universe, Michael Wolff details a bizarre incident that allegedly occurred when Tucker Carlson shared a meal with Ron DeSantis. He may have used physical force against one of the Carlson family’s beloved spaniel pups. trib.al/1LcI59B

#cnnnye Happy New Year from Florida 🎊🍸🌴

"5, count em, 5 bogey's"

West central Florida rainfall totals the past 72 hours here. Crazy flooding in several areas. Rarely seen here that is for sure. Not sure the ground can take much more. High chances again today (for someone). Might see similar. spaghettimodels.com

Why all the flooding this week? These are 48 hour totals which in some places have gone over 8". More heavy rain for some of these areas again tonight.

FLOODING: Cars wade through flood waters Wednesday evening on 66th Street near Tyrone Square Mall. Additional storms are expected this afternoon. Video courtesy Kaila Highley The latest: specne.ws/sjK4Hz

The National Weather Service has put Pinellas in a marginal risk of excessive rainfall through 7AM Fri. Parts of PC has received 8"-10" in the past 7 days. With this in mind, the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office reminds us to play it safe if a road is covered by water. Turn around, don't drown.

Novavax Availability Update 📢 Walgreens stores are starting to get their Novavax JN.1 stock. One Walgreens in St. Petersburg, FL had their stock arrive this morning and is taking appointments over the phone. Online booking not yet active.