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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · 12h

Florida allows open carry of guns, so Publix will too, workers say

Publix, one of Florida’s most popular grocery chains, is now allowing customers across the state to openly carry guns due to a recent court ruling, employees say.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · 15d

Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Cabinet will vote next week on setting aside a 2.63-acre parcel next to Miami's Freedom Tower for Donald Trump's presidential library.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · 28d

In a post, Uthmeier says his office fully supports the court's decision. "This is a big win for the Second Amendment rights of Floridians," he says.

Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · 28d

A state appeals court has ruled that Florida's ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional. The court’s ruling isn’t final pending a possible appeal. It's unclear if Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier, who stepped into the role in February, will continue defending the ban.

Florida’s open-carry ban ruled unconstitutional

A Florida appeals court has ruled that Florida’s ban on openly carrying guns is unconstitutional.

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Anthony Man @browardpolitics.bsky.social · 28d

Jennifer Jenkins announces challenge to appointed U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody.
“I’m not going to lie,” she said. “I don’t think it’s going to be easy.... But I do believe that there is a really significant opportunity here for Democrats to take back the state of Florida."
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Jennifer Jenkins, Democrat who defeated conservative school board member, announces U.S. Senate campaign

Jennifer Jenkins says she can overcome long odds for a Democrat in Florida and defeat appointed U.S. Sen. Ashley Moody. “I’m not going to lie. I don’t think it’s going to be easy.”

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Sep 3

Former Florida House Speaker Paul Renner is entering the race for governor. He'll take on Trump-backed Rep. Byron Donalds.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Aug 27

Florida orders removal of Orlando student road art it promoted 3 months ago

The students’ bike lane art outside a Lake Nona school are to be removed by Sept. 4.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Aug 21

"A rainbow crosswalk was removed overnight outside of Pulse nightclub in Orlando, one of the most significant LGBTQ sites in Florida, as state and federal transportation officials aim to wipe 'political banners' from public streets."

Rainbow crosswalk outside Pulse nightclub removed overnight

“We did everything according to state law, everything was compliant,” said Patty Sheehan, the city’s first openly gay elected official. “FDOT never moves that quickly with anything.&#82…

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Aug 5

Fearing DeSantis' wrath, Orange board ratifies ICE agreement

Fearing DeSantis’ wrath, Orange board ratifies ICE agreement

The governor threatened to remove officials who didn’t make their “best effort” to support the immigration agency, as state law requires.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Jul 21

An Orlando Sentinel analysis shows 55% of ICE detainees in Lake, Osceola and Seminole County jails were arrested after traffic stops for common infractions like speeding, broken tail lights and expired tags. Less than 20% were charged with violent crimes.

Orlando immigrants’ path to deportation: Often, it starts with a traffic infraction

An Orlando Sentinel analysis shows 55% of ICE detainees in Lake, Osceola and Seminole County jails earlier this year were arrested during vehicle stops, often made for minor violations. Less than 2…

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Jul 21

Fearful of losing transportation funding, Florida cities are removing rainbow crosswalks.

West Palm Beach removing LGBTQ+ rainbow crosswalk under orders from Trump, DeSantis administrations

Under pressure from President Donald Trump and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administrations, West Palm Beach will remove its rainbow crosswalk. It plans to support the LGBTQ+ community with a rainbow i…

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Jul 9

Former U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy declares candidacy for Orange County mayor

Stephanie Murphy declares candidacy for Orange County mayor

The former Democratic congresswoman, declaring in an exclusive interview with the Orlando Sentinel, will likely be the frontrunner in a race that includes Orange County Clerk of Courts Tiffany Moor…

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Jun 10

Scott Maxwell: DeSantis orders Orlando Sentinel to stop investigating his scandal. That's not happening.

Maxwell: DeSantis orders Orlando Sentinel to stop investigating his scandal. That’s not happening.

Scott Maxwell: Ron DeSantis tried to order the Orlando Sentinel to stop investigating his Hope Florida scandal. But that ain’t happening, no matter how many bogus “cease and desist&#822…

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Jun 9

"While usually seen in his traditional green sheriff’s uniform, Lopez attended an online hearing from the Lake County jail Friday dressed like any other jail inmate: in an orange jumpsuit."

Suspended Osceola sheriff must post $1 million bond on racketeering charges

Marcos Lopez appeared at online hearing from his jail cell Friday morning dressed in an orange jumpsuit.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Apr 29

"For decades, most Florida residents could turn on their taps and get a tiny amount of extra fluoride, a dose health experts say provides huge dental health benefits. But that will likely change soon."

Florida moves closer to banning fluoride from drinking water

The bill now heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis, who is expected to sign it.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Apr 29

Orlando Major League Baseball bid backers revealed: lawyer John Morgan and dental magnate Rick Workman

Orlando baseball bid backers revealed: Rick Workman, John Morgan

Rick Workman, the founder of Heartland Dental, and John Morgan, of Morgan & Morgan, are among the investors in the Orlando Dreamers bid to bring MLB to Orlando.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Apr 29

Rollins College president speaks out against Trump higher-ed attacks

He joined more than 480 other college presidents nationwide who signed a statement condemning the “unprecedented government overreach and political interference” in higher education.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Apr 24

Florida Senate Democratic leader Jason Pizzo drops party, switches to no-party affiliation

Sen. Jason Pizzo, the Senate Democratic leader, announced that he is switching his party registration to no-party affiliation.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Apr 24

U.S. revokes visas from 15 international students at the University of Central Florida, detains one

U.S. revokes visas from 15 international students at UCF, detains one

The visa revocations come as the Trump administration cracks down on immigration.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Apr 9

Orlando inks ICE agreement. 'People are terrified,' immigration advocates say

Orlando inks ICE agreement. ‘People are terrified,’ immigration advocates say

The mayor said a new state law meant the city had to sign the immigration agreement with the federal agency.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Apr 9

Gov. DeSantis appoints former state attorney Andrew Bain to serve as an Orange County judge

DeSantis appoints former state attorney Andrew Bain an Orange County judge

This is the third time DeSantis has appointed Bain, a FAMU law graduate, to a post.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Apr 3

Fear that Trump tariffs will spark recession slashes billions of dollars from US stock values

Financial markets careened toward their biggest one-day drop since COVID-19.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Mar 26

"It appears universities are reluctant to permit their experts to enter the fluoride debate as Gov. Ron DeSantis and his administration push to end the public health practice across the Sunshine State."

Why Won't Florida Professors Discuss Water Fluoridation?

USF was the only school that permitted New Times to interview a faculty expert on fluoride and publish their insights.

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Mar 26

Sheriff: ICE has deportation orders for 10,000 people in Orange County

Mayor Jerry Demings relayed those totals Tuesday as part of a Board of County Commission discussion about an agreement allowing jail staff to help federal immigration authorities serve warrants and…

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Skyler Swisher @skylerswisher.bsky.social · Mar 12

Out-of-state employees, a Paris trip, missing vehicles: Florida legislators question spending

A lawmaker panel tasked with budget oversight questioned travel bills, late reports and missing inventory this week.

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