DeSantis a fan of holding sporting events
Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday defended declaring professional wrestling an essential service and raised the possibility of holding other televised sporting events in empty venues as people shelter at home amid the coronavirus pandemic.
By the numbers: COVID-19 vaccinations by county
More than 3 million people have received COVID-19 vaccinations in Florida. Here are the counties where the most residents had been vaccinated as of Monday:
— Miami-Dade County: 338,810
— Palm Beach County: 267,398
Vaccinations expand to all teachers
Florida teachers of all ages are eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations, under a directive issued by President Joe Biden’s administration.
Democrats, DeSantis square off over vaccines
As Gov. Ron DeSantis travels the state boasting of Florida’s “seniors first” policy, Democratic leaders are calling for investigations into the allocation of coveted COVID-19 vaccines.
Superintendents seek flexibility on assessments
Pointing to a need for flexibility during the COVID-19 pandemic, school superintendents on Wednesday urged Florida Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran to ask the federal government for waivers related to student assessments and accountability.
Cruising toward a better economy
Gov. Ron DeSantis believes Florida’s economic recovery from COVID-19 could be better if the federal government would let cruise ship passengers decide if they want to take their chances on the open seas.
After giving his State of the State address on Tuesday, DeSantis predicted Florida’s unemployment rate will dip below 6 percent when January numbers are released on March 15.
‘Grandparent tuition waiver’ gets House go-ahead
A proposal is advancing in the House that would allow high-performing students who live outside of Florida to pay in-state tuition rates at public universities if their grandparents reside in the Sunshine State.
‘Parents Bill of Rights’ advancing in House, Senate
Proposals to codify in state law a “Parent’s Bill of Rights” related to what families are entitled to know about their children’s education and health care are advancing in the House and Senate, as the 2021 legislative session gets underway.
Flags lowered to honor COVID-19 victims
Flags will fly at half-staff Wednesday at state and local government buildings throughout Florida to honor people who have died of COVID-19.
DeSantis touts state COVID-19 decisions
Gov. Ron DeSantis formally launched the 2021 legislative session Tuesday with a State of the State address that touted the state’s actions during the COVID-19 pandemic and touched on hot-button issues that lawmakers will face over the next 60 days.