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It is time for Florida to come into the 21st century and outlaw paddling.
Erika Veit, Venice
Student raises awareness of hidden pain
We all should applaud Anna Waite ! Not only is she intelligent and well spoken, but she has a keen sense of humor and compassion for those who misunderstand what it’s like to live with unseen health problems.
I have reached the unofficial senior status in life and live with multiple sclerosis. When I get out of my car parked with a handicapped placard, I am usually able to walk normally into stores, offices, etc.
By the time I have shopped for groceries, or have been seated for a half an hour, I develop severe muscle spasms in my legs with numbness in my feet. I often wish the doubters would hang around to see me make my way to my vehicle.
Gov. DeSantis to Alfonsi: That s a fake narrative
The 60 Minutes report highlighted how residents of one of the poorest areas of Palm Beach County, the heavily minority communities ringing Lake Okeechobee in the Everglades region, had to travel long distances to reach a Publix. That s a fake narrative, DeSantis told Alfonsi. I met with the county mayor, I met with the administrator, I met with all the folks in Palm Beach County, and I said here s some of the options: We can do more drive-thru sites, we can give more to hospitals, we can do the Publix. And they said we think that would be the easiest thing for our residents.
‘60 Minutes’ questions Publix contribution to Florida governor, COVID vaccine distribution
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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis gestures during a news conference Sunday, April 4, 2021, at the Manatee County Emergency Management office in Palmetto, Fla. DeSantis declared a state of emergency Saturday after a leak at a large pond of wastewater threatened to flood roads and burst a system that stores polluted water. (AP Photo/Chris O Meara)AP
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By Zac Anderson The News Herald, Panama City, Fla. (TNS) and Tribune Media Services
The vaccine favoritism questions swirling around Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis received a national spotlight Sunday when the popular CBS news program “60 Minutes” took an in-depth look at the issue, with the report highlighting how the governor’s campaign donors were involved in the vaccine rollout.