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Why Florida's fuss over data centers is misplaced | Letters

Why Florida's fuss over data centers is misplaced | Letters

In this week's letters: Readers weigh in on data centers, the Hope Florida scandal, the trade war with Canada, Dolly Parton and more.
Palm Beach Post Palm Beach Post
Delray Beach's cautionary tale an Amendment 3 warning | Opinion

Delray Beach's cautionary tale an Amendment 3 warning | Opinion

Delray Beach faced a budget crisis after tax cuts. A new Florida amendment could force similar issues statewide.
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Florida Attorney General Announces Statewide Egg Distribution and Affordability Relief

Florida Attorney General Announces Statewide Egg Distribution and Affordability Relief

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has announced a statewide initiative to distribute 5.67 million eggs to food banks and pantries across Florida. This distribution comes at no cost to households, food banks, or taxpayers. The eggs are Florida's portion of a nationwide settlement involving 16 states and egg producers. Under the terms of this settlement, egg producers will donate a total of 53 million Grade A large eggs to food banks in participating states and will also pay these states $3.3 million. Cal-Maine Foods is responsible for providing Florida's share of the eggs, and is also covering all associated costs, including storage, freight, shipping, handling, and delivery. The eggs will be distributed through Feeding Florida's network of nine affiliate food banks, with the Second Harvest of the Big Bend specifically slated to receive two truckloads for distribution. In addition to the egg donation, Florida will receive a monetary payment of $348,490, designated for antitrust enforcement and consume...
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What happens when a blue state votes on trans sports?

What happens when a blue state votes on trans sports?

Four states have midterm ballot measures on the issue. Washington's would go further than any law in the country.
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Florida Attorney General Announces Delivery of 5.67 Million Free Eggs to Food Banks Following Antitrust Settlement

Florida Attorney General Announces Delivery of 5.67 Million Free Eggs to Food Banks Following Antitrust Settlement

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced that nearly 6 million Grade A eggs are being delivered to food banks and pantries across Florida. This initiative stems from a nationwide antitrust settlement involving Cal-Maine Foods, an egg producer operating in the state. The deliveries, which began in July and are concluding this week, will see 5.67 million eggs distributed through Feeding Florida’s nine affiliate food banks, covering all 67 counties. These eggs are provided at no cost to the food banks or taxpayers. The settlement also includes a monetary payment of just under $350,000 to Florida for antitrust enforcement and consumer protection. The broader investigation, conducted jointly by the U.S. Department of Justice and a coalition of states, focused on how daily price quotations from market reporter Urner Barry influenced egg prices for grocers and consumers, and whether certain egg producers manipulated these benchmarks.
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Former Representative Cherfilus-McCormick Loses Primary Bid Amid Federal Charges and Ethics Violations

Former Representative Cherfilus-McCormick Loses Primary Bid Amid Federal Charges and Ethics Violations

Former U.S. Representative Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick received only 9.2% of the vote in Florida’s 20th Congressional District Democratic primary on August 18, 2026, finishing fourth and ending her attempt to return to Congress. This follows her resignation from Congress in April 2026, just before a House Ethics Committee hearing that could have led to her expulsion. A bipartisan adjudicatory subcommittee had previously found her guilty of 25 ethics violations, including breaches of campaign finance laws. Federal charges against Cherfilus-McCormick allege she and her brother stole $5 million in federal disaster relief funds intended for COVID-19 testing and community outreach. The indictment claims that the state of Florida overpaid her family-run company, Trinity Health Care Services, by $5,057,850 due to a clerical error, and that she and others allegedly laundered the money into accounts they controlled, including her campaign committee. She faces multiple federal charges, including conspiracy to commit ...
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Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Removed from County Meeting Over Israel Investment Protest

Former Florida Gubernatorial Candidate Removed from County Meeting Over Israel Investment Protest

James Fischback, a former Florida gubernatorial candidate, was forcibly removed from a Miami-Dade Board of County Commissioners meeting after protesting the county's increased investment in Israel-backed bonds. Fischback argued that public funds should be invested locally within Miami-Dade County rather than in foreign entities. This incident occurred following the county's decision to raise its investment cap with Israel from 3% to 5% of its portfolio, potentially allocating an additional $400 million to $450 million. The move has sparked opposition from individuals like Fischback, who are critical of using public funds for investments in Israel amidst ongoing political divisions concerning the war in Gaza. Fischback, a Republican, has previously gained national attention for his controversial views and confrontational public appearances, including calling Rep. Byron Donalds a 'slave' during his gubernatorial campaign.
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Florida Grand Jury Finds DeSantis Administration Misappropriated $10 Million from Medicaid Settlement, No Charges Filed

Florida Grand Jury Finds DeSantis Administration Misappropriated $10 Million from Medicaid Settlement, No Charges Filed

A Florida grand jury has concluded that Governor Ron DeSantis’ administration misappropriated $10 million from a Medicaid settlement. The funds were directed to the Hope Florida Foundation, with most of the money subsequently reaching political groups. The investigation centered on Florida’s $67 million settlement with Centene Corporation over pharmacy benefit management practices in the state Medicaid program. While the grand jury found that the $10 million payment to Hope Florida was carved out of the settlement proceeds and intended to circumvent state laws restricting how executive agencies handle recovered public money, no one was criminally charged. Jurors stated they could not determine who made the original decision to send the taxpayer money to the foundation. The report also noted that former Agency for Health Care Administration Secretary Jason Weida reduced a portion of the proposed settlement to exactly $10 million to avoid other state requirements.
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St. Petersburg Police Department Declines to Comment on Flock Camera Program Amid State-Level Scrutiny

St. Petersburg Police Department Declines to Comment on Flock Camera Program Amid State-Level Scrutiny

The St. Petersburg Police Department has refused to answer questions regarding its use of Flock Safety cameras, following a directive from the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) for local governments to remove automated license plate readers from state rights-of-way within 30 days. This directive stems from Governor Ron DeSantis's concerns about privacy and the potential for large networks of cameras to track individuals without suspicion of crime. The St. Petersburg Police Department initiated a 25-camera pilot program in 2022, which later expanded to approximately 54 cameras after the City Council approved a five-year, $730,250 agreement. This expansion occurred without significant public debate or a vote from elected officials, as the contract was part of the consent agenda. Council Vice Chair Richie Floyd has since pushed for a closer examination of the surveillance system, and the City Council recently voted to send the Flock contract to the Public Services and Infrastructure Committee for re...
Palm Beach Post Palm Beach Post
West Palm police spend on AI surveillance, investigations | Exclusive

West Palm police spend on AI surveillance, investigations | Exclusive

West Palm police are investing heavily in AI programs amid concerns that the technology is creating a "surveillance state."
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Post reader has a beef with Trump's new beef tariffs | Letters

Post reader has a beef with Trump's new beef tariffs | Letters

Post readers talk about Trump's beef decision, Angie Nixon and the looming mental health crisis in healthcare.
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Florida Governor DeSantis Orders Removal of Highway Surveillance Cameras, Citing Privacy Concerns

Florida Governor DeSantis Orders Removal of Highway Surveillance Cameras, Citing Privacy Concerns

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has ordered local police to remove automated license plate readers (ALPRs) from state roads, signaling a pushback against what he terms an 'expanding digital AI surveillance state.' The Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) issued a memo revoking existing permits for ALPRs within state highway rights-of-way, giving law enforcement agencies 30 days to remove the devices. Governor DeSantis expressed concerns about the data collected by these cameras, questioning where it goes and how it is used, stating, 'It's really none of the government's damn business' what citizens are doing in their cars. This directive comes amidst reports of misuse, data privacy concerns, and surveillance schemes associated with ALPRs, which record vehicle sightings and feed searchable databases.