Arek Sarkissian
POLITICO
Tallahassee, FL, United States
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‘Total destruction’: Florida residents live through night of terror
The region was left with 2 million people without power and a fear that a huge death count awaits. → Read More
DeSantis claims concern over monkeypox is overblown
Florida had the fifth highest number of cases in the nation. → Read More
DeSantis calls for special Florida legislative session to fight Biden's vaccine mandate
“We have an opportunity here to take additional action, and I think we have to do it,” said DeSantis. → Read More
DeSantis opens new war with Biden over Covid treatments
The governor says Biden is taking away much-needed treatments. The White House wants to make distribution 'equitable.' → Read More
DeSantis dropping Covid vaccine eligibility to 18
More than 5.2 million Floridians were vaccinated as of early Wednesday, and DeSantis has said more doses will become available over the next few weeks. → Read More
DeSantis defends opening vaccine pop-up site in affluent, mostly white community
The move to set up the vaccination site in Manatee County comes as other areas of the state run short on vaccines. → Read More
Florida’s new $15 minimum wage could lift 2.5M families, campaign’s leader says
Chris Sprowls said his chamber is reviewing the amendment. → Read More
DeSantis spokesperson to lead Florida Republican Party
The shakeup comes as Trump's reelection campaign falters. → Read More
Florida emergency workers test positive for Covid-19
Twelve have tested positive at an operations center. → Read More
Coronavirus spreading in The Villages
The massive retirement community has shuttered town squares and facilities. → Read More
New York's snowbirds, super-rich could stymie attempts to seal Florida borders
Florida's governor wants to keep New Yorkers out, but they've already arrived. → Read More
New York's snowbirds, super-rich could stymie attempts to seal Florida borders
Florida's governor wants to keep New Yorkers out, but they've already arrived. → Read More
Trump doesn't inhale, but the cannabis industry is betting his supporters do
If the numbers bear out, Trump voters could help set a record for popular support of recreational marijuana use. → Read More
Florida Bar escalates probe into Gaetz’s tweet to Cohen
Gaetz told POLITICO he remains positive about the investigation. → Read More
Florida Republicans warn Trump not to arrive in storm-torn Panhandle empty-handed
Panhandle residents are still still living among piles of destruction left by Hurricane Michael seven months ago. → Read More
Gillum rescinds concession in Florida governor’s race
Democrat says he welcomes machine recount: "Every vote will be counted" → Read More
Latest documents claim Gillum paid for fundraising trip with official office account
Gillum campaign spokesman Geoff Burgan has repeatedly called the documents a campaign stunt by GOP gubernatorial candidate Ron DeSantis. → Read More
Undercover FBI agent got Gillum ‘Hamilton’ tickets, texts show
The issue has already been front and center in the tight gubernatorial race where Gillum became the surprise Democratic nominee. → Read More
Engineer of FIU bridge reported cracks in structure to FDOT days before collapse
TALLAHASSEE — Two days before the catastrophic collapse of a newly-built Florida International University pedestrian bridge that claimed the lives of at least six people, the lead engineer on the project called state transportation officials to warn of cracks in the massive structure. → Read More
Scott, Florida GOP move to raise gun-buying age to 21
The House plan provides money for student and faculty active shooter training. | AP Photo Scott, Florida GOP move to raise gun-buying age to 21 TALLAHASSEE — Florida Gov. Rick Scott proposed raising the age limit to 21 for most gun purchases in Florida as Florida House Republicans moved ahead with a plan to allow school personnel to carry guns and to impose select gun-control measures. It was a… → Read More