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politics1 year ago•3 min saved

"Gov. DeSantis Suspends Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill After Arrest on Elderly Exploitation Charges"

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended Orlando City Commissioner Regina Hill following her indictment for allegedly exploiting a 96-year-old woman, using her money for personal expenses including surgeries and hotels. Hill faces seven felony charges, and the governor's office cited the Florida Constitution in the suspension. Hill denies the allegations and vows to prove her innocence in court.

via USA TODAY|

#financial-exploitation #gov-ron-desantis #indictment

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Gov. DeSantis Suspends Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill Following Arrest"

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended Orlando Commissioner Regina Hill following her recent arrest on charges related to elderly exploitation and fraud. The governor's decision to suspend Hill is in accordance with Florida law, which allows for the removal of an elected official from office if indicted by a grand jury. Mayor Buddy Dyer announced plans for a special election to fill the District 5 seat in May, while Hill released a statement expressing confidence in the legal process and faith in God, vowing to prove her innocence in court.

via FOX 35 Orlando|

#arrest #gov-ron-desantis #orlando

education1 year ago•2 min saved

University of Florida Cuts All Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Positions in Compliance with State Law

The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity and inclusion positions and closed the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer due to a new state rule prohibiting such programs, redirecting $5 million in funds to faculty retirement. The move is in accordance with a Florida regulation banning state funds for DEI programs and "political or social activism," which Gov. Ron DeSantis praised, while others, including Congressional Black Caucus Chairman Steven Horsford, criticized the decision as intolerant and out of step with public institution values.

via NBC News|

#diversity #education #equity-and-inclusion

politics1 year ago•1 min saved

"Florida Governor DeSantis Pushes for Statewide Ban on Public Camping"

Gov. Ron DeSantis is working on an initiative to ban public camping throughout Florida, aiming to prevent homeless encampments and maintain public order. The proposed measure would prohibit camping on city streets, sidewalks, and in parks, with potential funding for sheltering and mental illness support as part of the initiative.

via NBC 6 South Florida|

#florida #gov-ron-desantis #homelessness

immigration2 years ago•3 min saved

DeSantis's Immigration Policies Spark Controversy and Protests

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a controversial bill targeting illegal immigration, which includes stricter requirements for businesses to check workers' immigration status, cracking down on those who transport undocumented immigrants, and collecting data on hospital patients' legal status. The bill has drawn opposition from Democrats and advocacy groups, who argue that it will harm migrants and discourage them from seeking necessary healthcare. The signing comes as DeSantis criticizes federal border policies and amid expectations of his presidential run in 2024.

via Wink News|

#border-policies #controversial-bill #florida

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Federal judge recuses himself from Disney's lawsuit against Gov. DeSantis.

The federal judge presiding over Disney's lawsuit against Gov. Ron DeSantis has recused himself due to a conflict of interest. Disney filed the lawsuit accusing DeSantis of orchestrating a "targeted campaign of government retaliation," which would violate the company's free speech rights. The case will be assigned to a different judge.

via Fox Business|

#business #conflict-of-interest #disney

politics2 years ago•2 min saved

Florida to Build New I-75 Interchange and Massive Buc-ee's in Ocala.

Gov. Ron DeSantis presented a $4 million check from the state's Job Growth Grant Fund to aid a highway project in Marion County, which will accelerate right-of-way purchases needed for the long-planned Interstate 75 interchange at Northwest 49th Street. The interchange is expected to help truck traffic from nearby logistics facilities and ease congestion on I-75. Buc-ee's will also be coming to the southeast corner of the new interchange, which will be Florida's third Buc-ee's.

via Ocala|

#buc-ees #gov-ron-desantis #highway-project