After the judge announced the long-awaited verdict, Florida politicians flooded social media to respond.
Here’s is a running compilation of those reactions:
Agriculture Commissioner
Shevrin Jones, shared gratitude to the members of the jury.
“Thank you, members of the jury for delivering justice I hope this brings George Floyd’s family some solace. This is an important step towards accountability, but there’s still a whole lot of work to be done,” she said.
Thank you, members of the jury for delivering justice I hope this brings George Floyd s family some solace. This is an important step towards accountability, but there s still a whole lot of work to be done. #JusticeForGeorgeFloydhttps://t.co/hYDMDHbdDM
This week the Florida House passed a bill with unanimous Republican support that would ban transgender athletes from playing on girls' or women's sports teams. Florida State Rep. Michele Rayner-Goolsby says if passed, the law will have a devastating impact on children, who “have become a pawn in politics.”
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Toxic wastewater reservoir on verge of collapse in Florida could cause catastrophic event By Li Cohen Toxic wastewater reservoir in Florida may collapse
Hundreds of residents in Manatee County, Florida, were ordered to evacuate their homes over Easter weekend as officials feared that a wastewater pond could collapse at any time. On Saturday, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis declared a state of emergency for the area.
County officials said the pond, located at the former Piney Point phosphate processing plant, had a significant leak, according to CBS affiliate WTSP-TV.
The Manatee County Public Safety Department told people near the plant to evacuate due to an imminent uncontrolled release of wastewater.