Douglas Mackey, a self-styled far-right propagandist from Florida, was convicted of conspiring to deprive individuals of their right to vote in the 2016 presidential election. Mackey had 58,000 Twitter followers and used false information to influence the election, such as the hashtag #DraftOurDaughters to suggest that Hillary Clinton would institute a military draft of women if elected. He faces up to 10 years in prison when he is sentenced in June 2021.
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On Friday, the body of 2-year-old Taylen Mosley was found in the mouth of an alligator in a recreation area near St. Petersburg, Florida. His father, Thomas Mosley, has been charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the deaths of Pashun Jeffery and their son. The St. Petersburg Police Department is continuing to investigate the case and has asked anyone with information to contact them.
The Florida Senate has passed a bill that would repeal a law requiring a unanimous jury recommendation for the death penalty in response to the life sentence handed to the Parkland shooter. The bill would allow the death penalty with a jury recommendation of at least 8-4 in favor of execution and also includes a measure to scrap existing requirements for concealed weapons permits. The bill has been met with mixed reactions from the public and will now move to the House for further consideration.
Governor Ron DeSantis has hinted at future action against Disney after the company reached an agreement with the outgoing Central Florida Tourism Oversight District board to take control of its special governing powers. The new board, appointed by DeSantis, has expressed their frustration with Disney's move and the Governor has made it clear that he is not backing down from the fight.
Donald Trump has been indicted by a grand jury in Manhattan, prompting several potential Republican presidential candidates to come to his defense. These candidates have attacked the prosecutor, Alvin Bragg, and asserted that the prosecution is politically motivated rather than based on any potential crimes. Despite the indictment, Trump's strong support within the Republican Party is evident.
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A newly appointed board in Florida has discovered that their predecessors passed a restrictive covenant granting Disney "prior review and comment" over any changes made to properties in the district. This agreement was signed just weeks before the new board was appointed, stripping them of many of their powers. The board is now working to find ways to challenge the covenant and gain back the power that was taken away from them.
The new board appointed by Florida Governor Ron DeSantis to oversee Disney's special taxing district is considering legal action over a multi-decade agreement that gives Disney control over much of its vast footprint in Central Florida for 30 years. The agreement has been met with criticism from local residents and activists, who argue that it gives Disney too much control, and the board is now exploring its legal options to challenge the agreement.