Stories tagged: "Ron DeSantis"


Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis waves during a press conference, Thursday, Sept. 22, 2022, in Miami. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
DeSantis Campaign and PAC Get Over $115,000 From Men With Alleged Mafia Ties

According to campaign finance records reviewed by Floricua, John Rosatti and John Staluppi, who were allegedly members of the Colombo crime family, have donated more than $115,000 to DeSantis’ campaign and the Friends of Ron DeSantis political action committee.

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How the For the People Act Could Revolutionize US Politics

Senate Democrats are working to ensure the passage of H.R. 1/S.1, a sweeping set of reforms to protect voters' rights, increase election security, eliminate gerrymandering, and more.

How Florida’s Vaccine Distribution Became Chaos

DeSantis’ failures in leadership have sown confusion among Floridians and hobbled the state's vaccine distribution program.

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Despite Pleas, DeSantis Says Teachers Are Not a Priority to Get Vaccinated for COVID

To a devoted Puerto Rican second grade teacher in Florida's hard-hit Orange County, this news comes as no surprise.

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Dónde puede vacunarse contra el COVID-19 en la Florida

Estas son algunas de las localidades y condados que proveen la vacuna contra el COVID-19 a lo largo del estado.

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Thousands of Floricuas Could Spend the New Year in the Dark if Moratoriums Are Not Extended

Marta Orbe and Bethzaida Vázquez are among the thousands of residents that could be evicted or lose utility services if moratoriums are not extended in Florida.

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DeSantis Rules Out Closing Restaurants as ‘Unrelenting’ COVID Spread Hits Florida

Though the White House Coronavirus Task Force report puts Florida in the "red zone" for high COVID-19 spread, Gov. DeSantis has ruled out new business restrictions.