The new Publix in Hollywood that is opening next week has a boat dock for customers.

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via Miami Herald

Orange County Supervisor of Elections and DeSantis appointee Glen Gilzean uses over $2M dollars of Florida taxpayer money to establish a scholarship fund named after himself and is totally befuddled as to why people are questioning it.

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https://floridapolitics.com/archives/707246-glen-gilzeans-2-1-million-scholarships-spark-a-controversy/

Glen Gilzean’s $2.1 million scholarships spark a controversy

The controversy has put the school district and the college system in an awkward position.

Florida Politics - Campaigns & Elections. Lobbying & Government.

Creepin' on a neighbor's patio frame...

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Tropicana Field roof fragments up for sale on Ebay after Hurricane Milton

Reaction on social media has not been kind to people selling parts of the Tropicana Field roof (and turf) destroyed by Hurricane Milton.

The Northwest Florida Daily News

"In Palm Beach, housekeepers with experience in wealthy homes are typically making between $120,000 and $150,000 a year, along with 401(k) plans, health care and benefits, including overtime."

The average teacher salary in FL is $56,078.

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https://www.cnbc.com/2024/05/23/palm-beach-housekeepers-massive-demand.html?taid=664f5031f3a32f00015e1027

Jewish family claims antisemitic harassment by HOA in lawsuit: Don’t ‘want Jews’ here

An Orthodox Jewish rabbi has sued a Florida homeowners association, alleging repeated instances of antisemitic harassment and discrimination

The Christian Post
Dangerous, early-season heat in Florida made five times more likely by climate change | Climate Central

Over the next several days, especially between May 14-16, much of Florida will experience temperatures above 90°F. The intensity of the heat and humidity and the fact that this is arriving early in the season makes this event especially dangerous. Human-caused climate change has made these conditions more than five times more likely. 

Florida Police Departments Spent Thousands on Training Seminars Banned in 9 States: Street Cop Training instructors glorified violence, made discriminatory remarks, and offered unprofessional and unconstitutional advice to officers. #BecauseFlorida
https://reason.com/2024/05/01/florida-police-departments-spent-thousands-on-training-seminars-banned-in-9-states/
Florida Police Departments Spent Thousands on Training Seminars Banned in 9 States

Street Cop Training instructors glorified violence, made discriminatory remarks, and offered unprofessional and unconstitutional advice to officers, said a watchdog.

Reason.com

Publix promotes a new store opening by driving a giant shopping cart around surrounding neighborhoods with Poison’s “Nothin’ But a Good Time” blasting.

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via https://www.yahoo.com/news/florida-giant-publix-shopping-cart-224013920.html

‘This is so Florida.’ Giant Publix shopping cart spotted cruising through neighborhood

The cart announced a new store opening nearby.

Yahoo News
DeSantis administration moves to disband Pro-Palestinian student groups at colleges

Florida Education Chancellor Ray Rodrigues told university officials chapters of National Students for Justice in Palestine "must be deactivated."

USA TODAY