Mary Ellen Klas
Tampa Bay Times
United States
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Recent articles by Mary:
State lawmakers consider giving DeSantis OK to transport migrants from anywhere in US
The proposal is expected to come up during a special legislative session next week. → Read More
Florida lawmakers to hold special session to consider state-run board for Disney tax district
The corporation’s Reedy Creek district is one of several items legislators are expected to discuss in special session. → Read More
Lawyers say they’re ready to sue DeSantis over AP African American studies course
Florida civil rights attorney Ben Crump said three Leon County high school students are prepared to be plaintiffs. → Read More
Amid political scandals, FPL CEO announces retirement
Armando Pimentel will now be president and CEO of FPL. → Read More
Kamala Harris comes to Florida to rally abortion supporters on DeSantis’ doorstep
Harris will “deliver a major address” in Tallahassee about abortion and the need for Congress to codify the protections of Roe into law, a White House spokesperson said. → Read More
Florida legislators dodge chance to get answers on migrant flights, ask no questions
The committee scheduled one hour for Jared Perdue. After 10 minutes of introductions, Perdue spent 40 minutes providing an overview of agency operations. → Read More
DeSantis wants ban on COVID mask and vaccine mandates to be permanent
He was joined Tuesday by state Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. → Read More
Judge refuses DeSantis administration’s request to toss migrant flights lawsuit
The challenge was brought by Democratic state Sen. Jason Pizzo. A trial date has been set. → Read More
Florida helping feds with migrants coming by boat but not directly intervening
The Florida National Guard’s main role appears to primarily be aerial surveillance. → Read More
DeSantis inauguration was overbooked, leaving big donors without seats
The CEO of Publix, lobbyists and lawmakers were relegated to the “mosh pit.” → Read More
DeSantis tailors ‘free state’ messaging to wider audience in 2nd inauguration address
By contrasting Florida with the rest of the country, DeSantis was able to pivot from a roll call of his accomplishments to an indictment against other states. → Read More
Ahead of DeSantis’ second inauguration, many wondering about 2024
After his swearing-in, the governor will deliver his first speech to a broad audience since his election night address. → Read More
DeSantis inauguration includes public swearing-in, private donor events
DeSantis will take the oath of office Tuesday for his second term as the 46th governor of Florida → Read More
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ shifting positions on vaccines under fire
Network TV focused on video from late 2020 and early 2021 showing DeSantis touting the COVID vaccine as safe and effective to prevent serious illness. → Read More
Feds urge court to reverse invalidation of Florida’s gambling compact with Seminole Tribe
Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida agreed last year on a deal over sports betting. → Read More
With Florida’s high property insurance rates, many are forced to ‘go bare’
The number of Florida homeowners with no property insurance is nearly double the national average, according to one estimate. → Read More
Legislators have goals for fixing Florida’s property insurance market
As industry warnings mount, Florida legislators have produced wide-ranging proposals for this week’s special session on property insurance. → Read More
Records show further Florida payments to company involved in migrant flights
It’s not clear exactly what the payments are for. → Read More
Compromise talks underway in Florida Legislature on Disney special district
A key lawmaker denied reports that legislators have drafted a bill providing a resolution yet. → Read More
Trump didn’t mention DeSantis in presidential announcement — but others are
It’s a long road to 2024. → Read More