By the numbers: Counties with the most COVID-19 deaths
Florida on Monday exceeded 30,000 residents deaths from COVID-19 since the pandemic started last year. Here are the 15 counties with the most resident deaths:
— Miami-Dade: 5,314
— Palm Beach: 2,412
10 big issues to watch during the 2021 session
The 2021 legislative session will start March 2, with Gov. Ron DeSantis giving the annual State of the State address.
Lawmakers will take up a wide range of issues during the 60-day session, along with negotiating a budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Here are 10 big issues to watch during the session:
Gulf Power customers could face Sally costs
Fried won’t lower flags for Limbaugh
Prison guard changes pitched for ‘system in crisis’
DeSantis pushes for election changes
Contending the state needs to strengthen election integrity, Gov. Ron DeSantis on Friday proposed a series of changes in Florida’s voting process.
DeSantis made the announcement three months after proclaiming that Florida had vanquished the “ghost” of the 2000 presidential recount and other well-documented election problems.
Florida to lower flags for Limbaugh
Session opening not so festive during pandemic
By the numbers: COVID-19 vaccinations by age
Through Wednesday, 2,551,882 people had received COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Here is a breakdown of the number of people vaccinated by age group:
— 16 to 24 years old: 30,908
— 25 to 34 years old: 100,169