Sunrise
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Welcome to SUNRISE, the daily podcast on the issues, people and policies behind The Process — and beyond.
SUNRISE features guests from all stops on the political spectrum in the Sunshine State: elected officials, consultants, and other behind-the-scenes players.
Also powered by the plugged-in journalists of Florida Politics and elsewhere. Hosted by broadcast veteran Craig Kopp and brought to you by Peter Schorsch, publisher and editor-in-chief of Florida Politics and "SUNBURN," the daily digest of what is hot in Florida politics.
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Theater fan
March 18, 2022 04:15 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBGov. Ron DeSantis is not a theater fan … at least not a fan of “COVID-19” theater. He wants things like the masking on planes rules suspended. Also, on today’s Sunrise … — Charlie Crist released a video of himself pumping gas – for over 5 bucks a gallon. He wants the Governor to reduce the state gas tax … now. — When emergency pandemic orders expire, what happens to kids who got on Medicaid under the order? Sunrise talks with Florida Politics reporter Christine Sexton. — The information was...
Skyrocketing
March 17, 2022 04:15 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBSo, we all know that the rent’s too damn high in Florida. Now, thanks to Gov. Ron DeSantis, we know why … it’s the Center for Disease Control, the Joe Biden administration and the COVID-19 rent moratorium. Also on Today’s Sunrise … — A powerful online speech to Congress from the besieged leader of Ukraine has Sen. Rick Scott criticizing the President and Congressman Charlie Crist criticizing Florida’s Governor. — Is it a little deal or a big deal that Marco Rubio just might get daylight savi...
No standards
March 16, 2022 04:15 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBGov. Ron DeSantis kills standardized testing in Florida schools with the stroke of a pen … and then knocks recently approved term limits for school board members, saying they’re too short. Also, on today’s Sunrise … — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried likes all the AG money the Legislature put in the budget. The rest of the Session — not so much. — Catching up on Session postmortems — this time with Senate Democrats. — Marco Rubio may be seeing light at the end of the tunnel in his campaig...
Sine Die
March 15, 2022 04:15 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBSine Die has come and gone. The 2022 Legislative Session is finally over, with a couple of days’ extension. Gov. Ron DeSantis says it was “the year of the parent” in the Legislature, with the passage of “Stop Woke” and the so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bills. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Redistricting maps have been drawn and approved, but they still aren’t on the Governor’s desk and he’s still hinting at a veto. — As the Session ends, there’s already talk about a Special Session to focus on the u...
Fact vs. fiction
March 10, 2022 05:15 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBA tougher immigration law has passed the Florida House and is going to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk. He’s sure to sign it. It was kind of his idea. Also on today’s Sunrise: — Debate over the Immigration law was a battle of fact versus fiction, with Democrats saying Republican arguments about immigrants were short on facts. — The Senate is getting into the so-called “Stop Woke” bill, with Democrats trying to make sure its origins are clear. It’s Donald Trump. — And, Rep. Bryan Ávila says his goodby...
Stop Woke
March 10, 2022 05:15 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBThe “Stop Woke” bill is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis. The Senate approved the measure, but not before hearing so ‘uncomfortable’ debate about the bill banning ‘uncomfortable’ history conversations in schools. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Senators also passed legislation that gives anyone the right to challenge books and teaching materials. Democrats say it will lead to book banning. — Florida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill has stirred the wrath of the king of reality TV, Andy Cohen. — A...
Lawsuit time?
March 09, 2022 05:15 - 26 minutes - 24 MBFlorida’s so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is on its way to Gov. Ron DeSantis. Opponents say it’s grist for a lawsuit. Supporters say it’s all about parents. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Equality Florida says it will be ready to file suit if anyone is harmed by the Don’t Say Gay bill. Sunrise has an interview. — Both DeSantis and Ag Secretary Nikki Fried were in the Panhandle to talk about wildfire. — And, this is a real economic sanction. McDonald's is shutting down, temporarily, in Russia.
Parental rights
March 08, 2022 05:15 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBCall it what you may — Parental Rights in Education or Don’t Say Gay — the Senate debates; last stop before Gov. Ron DeSantis. Also on today’s Sunrise: — Some of the more emotional testimony yet on the Don’t Say Gay bill came from Democratic Sen. Shevrin Jones. — House Democratic leadership lashes out at the tweets of the Governor’s press secretary. — Gov. Ron DeSantis holds a big roundtable to bash the establishment’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic. — Gas prices are way up … and still go...
Pedophilia?
March 07, 2022 05:15 - 22 minutes - 21.3 MBGov. Ron DeSantis’ press secretary accuses people opposed to the Parental Rights in Education bill of endorsing pedophilia. So, maybe it is the “Don’t Say Gay” bill after all. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Saturday Night Live’s Kate McKinnon takes aim at DeSantis over the “Don’t Say Gay” bill. — More farewells as this Legislative Session ends … this time from Sen. Kelli Stargel and Rep. Michele Rayner. — And with the Session set to end Friday, today is the day to play #CateSineDie on Twitter.
15-weeks
March 04, 2022 05:15 - 22 minutes - 20.2 MBFlorida legislators voted to ban most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, a move that would severely restrict access to the procedure in a state that for decades has served as a refuge for women from across the South. Also on today’s Sunrise: — The Florida Supreme Court has approved House and Senate redistricting maps. But it’s not over yet. Sunrise talks with** Jacob Ogles** of Florida Politics. — Gov. *Ron DeSantis *is trying to revive stalled legislation to protect doctors who want to p...
Scolding
March 03, 2022 01:00 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBGov. Ron DeSantis scolds some high schoolers for wearing masks at his news conference. The mic was on. Twitter and TikTok ran with it. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — The Governor also went on record against Vladimir Putin on the invasion of Ukraine. But blamed Joe Biden for emboldening Putin. And, the Governor dissed France? — Democratic amendments to the 15-week abortion bill go nowhere. — The AARP plans to lobby the Governor for a veto of nursing home bills that cut Certified Nursing Assistant...
Banned
March 02, 2022 05:15 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBBackers say it makes all elementary school reading materials transparent. Opponents say it opens the door to book banning. What everyone knows for sure is this bill is headed to the Senate floor for a vote. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — A representative of the Florida PTA says books are already being held back in schools for fear they’ll be yanked. — Sunrise talks with the executive director of Florida Planned Parenthood about a vote today in the Senate on a 15-week abortion ban. — And a very s...
Say gay
March 01, 2022 05:15 - 24 minutes - 23.1 MBThe so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill is on its way to a Senate floor vote — without an amendment to soften its language singling out sexual orientation. Also, on today’s Sunrise: House Democratic leadership still wonders about punishing mask mandating schools in the budget and using two maps for redistricting. Sunrise talks to the Florida Behavioral Health Association about the need for post-pandemic mental health treatment. And, before filing for office you might want to make sure you’re old e...
CPAC
February 28, 2022 05:15 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MB“Woke” was the word of the day when Rick Scott addressed CPAC. Donald Trump is still the presidential candidate of choice for attendees. But Ron DeSantis does pretty well when Trump’s name is not on the list. Also on today’s Sunrise: — Republicans say new house maps still have districts that ‘perform’ for Black voters. Democrats say define perform. — The Florida Senior Living Association applauds an extension of COVID-19 liability protections and remembers the hard lessons of the pandemic. — ...
Culture war laws
February 25, 2022 05:15 - 23 minutes - 21.3 MBThe House passed the so-called “Stop Woke” bill and “Don’t Say Gay” bills, but not before Democrats took their last shots at what they call “Culture War legislation.” Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Gov. Ron DeSantis takes aim at the “Woke” movement and the media in a CPAC speech. — Charlie Crist says the only poll that counts is the one on Nov. 8. — A Dunedin TV chef finds out a recipe for trouble is breaking into the nations’ Capitol building.
Confirmed
February 24, 2022 05:15 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBJoseph Ladapo has been confirmed as Florida’s Surgeon General — but not before Democrats have their last say against the nomination of the doctor who won’t endorse vaccines. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Republican Aaron Bean says Ladapo’s refusal to wear a mask in the office of a Senator fighting breast cancer was – a poor bedside manner. — It looks like aging Florida condos will be getting a lot more inspecting after the deadly collapse in Surfside. — Lookin’ good Tallahassee. Sunrise talks t...
Flipped
February 23, 2022 05:15 - 24 minutes - 22.5 MBRepublicans flip a Democratic council seat in Jacksonville. Tea leaf readers say that’s good news for Gov. Ron DeSantis. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Rep. Michele Rayner has a pointed message for the Governor about culture war legislation. — Just what is the “fatherhood crisis” and how will legislation aimed at addressing it help? Sunrise talks to the head of “Man Up and Go.” — And the organization dedicated to protecting panthers now want to kill one.
Worst ever
February 22, 2022 05:15 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWorst. Legislative Session. Ever. Democratic Sen. Lauren Book lashes out at the culture war agenda of the Republican-controlled Legislature. In her words, “What the hell are we doing?” Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Democratic Rep. Carlos Guillermo Smith says an amended “Don’t Say Gay” bill will have the state ‘outing’ young people. — It’s a special Election Day in Jacksonville. Sunrise talks to Florida Politics reporter A.G. Gancarski about why everybody in the state is watching this City Counc...
Dust-up
February 18, 2022 05:15 - 16 minutes - 15.3 MBThe action didn’t stop when the debate was over on the 15-week abortion ban. There was a dust-up of sorts between a Republican House member and members of the House Black Caucus. The Speaker got involved. Also on today’s Sunrise: — Agriculture Secretary and gubernatorial candidate Nikki Fried gives gov. Ron DeSantis some driving lessons when it comes to redistricting. — A measure to allow cities to ban smoking in parks and on beaches is on its way to the House floor. — And the tale of mutual ...
15-week
February 17, 2022 05:15 - 21 minutes - 19.3 MBA long, emotional night of debate on the House floor over HB 5, which will impose a ban on abortions after 15 weeks. Also on Today’s Sunrise: — The House unanimously approves a bill aimed at relieving the Fatherhood Crisis. — A bill to curb “pop-up” parties is headed to the Senate floor. — And a police chase in the Orlando International Airport. The perpetrator was riding a motorized suitcase.
Change-of-heart
February 16, 2022 05:15 - 22 minutes - 22 MBThe House learns of the Governor’s change-of-heart on holding back money to schools who kept mandating masks — on Twitter — in the middle of a floor Session. Also on today’s Sunrise: — Abortion rights activists get ready to march on the Capitol. Sunrise talks with Planned Parenthood organizers. — Wild Florida Wednesday is here. It’s not what you think. Sunrise also talks with Conservation Florida about the event promoting wildlife and lands preservation. — The legislator may make swim-up bar...
Gun safety
February 15, 2022 05:15 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBOn the anniversary of the mass shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, Democrats point out that no meaningful gun safety laws have been passed. And, they say, it’s not for a lack of trying. Also on today’s Sunrise: — With an affordable housing crisis in full bloom, Democrats are asking where’s the money for it in the budget? — The Florida Realtors Association wants to help Hometown Heroes buy homes. — Opponents turning up the heat on the Surgeon General’s nomination. — 24-hour allig...
No signature
February 14, 2022 05:15 - 17 minutes - 16.1 MBSupreme Court advice or no Supreme Court advice, Gov. Ron DeSantis says he won’t sign current redistricting maps without a change. Also on today’s Sunrise: — Flags at half-mast to remember the victims of the shootings at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland. — Is rooftop solar ready to go forward without net metering? — The state CFO gets into the Valentine’s Day spirit to promote unclaimed property.
Rogan
February 11, 2022 05:15 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBGov. Ron DeSantis says controversial Spotify podcaster Joe Rogan should not be apologizing. Congressman and gubernatorial candidate Charlie Crist says if that includes Rogan’s use of the N-word, there’s a problem … Also on today’s Sunrise: — At a Crist roundtable on racism, antisemitism and hate groups in Florida, Crist says he’s asked the U.S. Attorney General to investigate. — There was a Trans Youth Day at the Florida State Capitol this week. But organizers kept the date quiet to protect ...
Empowerment
February 10, 2022 05:15 - 21 minutes - 19.4 MBWho knew there was a theme for this Legislative Session? But on satellite radio, Speaker Chris Sprowls declared it “Empowering Parents and Family.” Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Sprowls says there’s only controversy surrounding some legislation because the media is getting it wrong. — Democrats are complaining that “the rent’s too damn high” and their legislation to fix that is going nowhere. — Agritourism is getting a slight boost this Session with clarity on when a farm is a farm. — And, wint...
Grilling
February 09, 2022 05:15 - 30 minutes - 29 MBSurgeon General Joseph Ladapo’s confirmation is heading to the full Senate. He made it through a two-part committee hearing that even included questions about his fashion choice in lab coats. Also on today’s Sunrise: — Bills to make picketing and demonstrating outside residences are moving through the legislature, but not without questions about the First Amendment. — A civics lesson of sorts in the debate over making it harder to put citizen’s initiatives on the ballot. — The Governor talks ...
Orientation
February 08, 2022 05:15 - 24 minutes - 22.1 MBGov. Ron DeSantis says schools should not be telling kids when to make up their minds about sexual orientation. A gay Democratic Representative says bills to restrict talk about sexual orientation could eliminate school discussion about the Pulse nightclub tragedy. Also on today’s Sunrise: — DeSantis says the Joe Biden administration's immigration policies are historically bad. — Florida Democrats say they dropped the ball on voter registration. — The AARP says proposed changes in nursing hom...
Truckers
February 07, 2022 05:15 - 20 minutes - 18.5 MBHow did Florida’s Governor become involved in a trucker vaccine protest in Canada? By targeting GoFundMe’s decision to suspend a fundraiser for the “Freedom Convoy” and return the money to contributors. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Attorney General Ashley Moody says GoFundMe’s treatment of the “Freedom Convoy” may be illegal and is probably discriminatory. — House and Senate budgets are in and head to full appropriations committees. — Bills moving through the House and Senate could make a diff...
Combined
February 04, 2022 05:15 - 18 minutes - 17.8 MBThe Florida Senate approved combined redistricting maps with the House. That means they are on their way to the State Supreme Court for review. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — The Legislative Black Caucus says their legislative agenda can’t seem to find its way to committee hearings. — You don’t see a lot of legislation about it, but Florida is in a real affordable housing crisis. Sunrise talks with UF’s Shimberg Center for Housing Studies. — Another “audience of one” ad taunting Donald Trump is ...
Chewbacca
February 03, 2022 05:15 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBGov. Ron DeSantis says critics of his anti-woke legislation are trying to divert attention from the failed policies of the Joe Biden administration. Or, as the Governor put it, it’s like they’re trying to use the “Chewbacca Defense.” Also on today’s Sunrise: — A new study shows bonefish off the shores of Florida are pretty loaded – with pharmaceuticals. — The Save the Manatee Club has joined a lawsuit against the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to try and — well — save the Manatee. — What is ...
Genocide
February 02, 2022 05:15 - 23 minutes - 21.5 MBWould HB 7 allow teachers to explain the Holocaust, but not say genocide is bad? Hear the debate over the bill aimed at eliminating critical race theory from classrooms. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — The President of the Florida Association of Teachers explains how teachers would teach if HB 7 becomes law. — Tom Brady’s retirement was top of mind for the Gov. Ron DeSantis. If you’re wondering … yes, he says Tom’s the G.O.A.T.
Nazis
February 01, 2022 05:15 - 21 minutes - 20.2 MBNazis in the news. Lots of talk about Nazi demonstrators in Orlando over the weekend. The Governor’s press secretary tweeted out speculation that they may not really have been Nazis but Democrats trying to cause a fuss. Most state leaders condemned the Nazis. The Governor … sort of … Also on today’s Sunrise: — Sunrise goes in-depth with the Anti-Defamation League about who these Nazis are and how we should be reacting to them. — House Democrats say this has been far from an open redistrictin...
Going Woke
January 31, 2022 05:15 - 19 minutes - 18.7 MBGov. Ron DeSantis laid the battle lines ahead and the enemy is clear — wokeness. In a speech before a right-leaning group meeting in Palm Beach, the Governor called “wokeness” a disaster, cultural Marxism, and a danger to America, in particular, America’s conservatives. Also, on today’s Sunrise … — Is this Legislative Session any different from those that came before? Veteran legislative reporter Gary Rohrer says there’s something of a pandemic hangover this year. It’s Day One on the job for ...
Real stories
January 28, 2022 05:15 - 22 minutes - 20.3 MBReal people tell their experience of getting, or not getting, the monoclonal antibody treatments the FDA had called to a halt. They came forward to back Gov. Ron DeSantis’ criticism of the FDA for yanking the COVID-19 treatments emergency use authorization. Also on today’s Sunrise: — POLITICO Florida’s Gary Fineout talks about the Democratic walkout from a Surgeon General’s confirmation hearing and the Governor’s sense of smell when it comes to marijuana. — The Red Dog/Blue Dog charity event ...
Mic drop
January 27, 2022 05:15 - 22 minutes - 20.7 MBA mic drop from Democrats at the first confirmation hearing for Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo. After asking for yes-or-no answers to their questions, and getting nothing close to that, they walked out of the Senate Health Policy committee meeting … leaving the remaining Republicans to vote in favor of confirmation. Also on today’s Sunrise: — The Surgeon General tells the news media – post-confirmation – that he answered all questions accurately. — Equality Florida talks with Sunrise about leg...
Bad science
January 26, 2022 05:15 - 17 minutes - 16.3 MBGov. Ron DeSantis takes aim at the Joe Biden administration and the FDA for yanking monoclonal antibody treatments. The White House says they don’t work against the omicron variant. DeSantis says that’s bad science. Also, on today’s Sunrise: The House Speaker says based on how many people are telling him the redistricting process is going too slow or too fast, he figures it must be right on pace. An immigrant organization says the “midnight” migrant flights are just routine. And a legislator ...
Zoom
January 25, 2022 05:15 - 20 minutes - 18.6 MBFlorida Democrats broke the internet with Zoom news conferences talking about everything from the way minorities are fitting into redistricting maps to abortion rights. Also on today’s Sunrise: — A Florida legislator tells her own story about a fetal abnormality in pregnancy and how a 15-week limit might have changed that story. — Democrats are raising questions about the state Surgeon General’s resume. — And a preview of tonight’s “Red Dog, Blue Dog” event.
Fake feud?
January 24, 2022 05:15 - 18 minutes - 17.4 MBGov. Ron DeSantis still won’t share his booster status, so does that mean he’s on the outs with former President Donald Trump? Well, Trump says their supposed feud is “fake news.” Also on today’s Sunrise: — Florida Politics Reporter A.G. Gancarski shares his read on Trump, DeSantis and “Fauci flip-flops.” — The Governor has declared two Southwest Florida counties in states of emergency after tornados last weekend. — And the new “smart” elevator system in the state Capitol has inspired a mocki...
Maps
January 21, 2022 05:15 - 16 minutes - 15.9 MBThe Florida Senate has approved redistricting maps for the Senate and congressional districts. A few Senators questioned whether the congressional map really addresses the state’s growing Hispanic population. Also on today’s Sunrise: — We dig deeper into the redistricting situation with someone who crunches data to help draw redistricting maps. — The Governor had some good news today about the First Lady’s cancer treatments. — And efforts to change the Florida state bird and song failed in th...
15 weeks
January 20, 2022 05:15 - 18 minutes - 16.7 MBThe 15-day abortion ban had its first hearing, giving Democrats their first crack at challenging it. Question No. 1: Why fifteen days — and how is that constitutional? Also on today’s Sunrise: — Big Issues like abortion aren’t the only things being talked about this Session. We talk to a veteran political reporter about county delegations pushing their big issues … like sewers and road improvements. — A Republican poll says there may be a reason behind the alleged rift between Donald Trump an...
Spreader?
January 19, 2022 05:15 - 18 minutes - 16.6 MBCOVID-19 absences at the 2022 Florida Legislative Session have begun. We have a conversation about how bad it could get and what might be done to prevent the Session from becoming a spreader event. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — Debate has begun on legislation aimed at keeping critical race theory out of schools, and in the case of one bill … businesses. Democratic opponents predict a lot of fallout. — Democratic leadership doesn’t think much of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ map drawing skills. — And a bil...
Disgraceful
January 18, 2022 05:15 - 16 minutes - 15.1 MBJust one week into the Legislative Session and still a long way from the next gubernatorial election and “Hitler” is now in play. Hear why the Governor’s wife calls comments from a would-be opponent “disgraceful.” Also on today’s Sunrise: — The day before Martin Luther King Jr. Day, a Republican state Senator says the fight for civil rights has been won. — Are Democrats just “blowin’ smoke” with their bills to legalize marijuana? — Pinellas County has a record year for pedestrian and bike rid...
Essential
January 14, 2022 05:15 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBMaking religious organizations essential businesses and extending COVID-19 liability protection to medical facilities both moving through the Legislature. Also, on today’s Sunrise: — An in-depth look at the tragic death of the Legislative Affairs Director of the State Board of Administration, John Kuczwanski. — A partial collection of the dad jokes flying around the Strawberry Shortcake debate. — A candidate for Governor of Nevada is running TV ads in Palm Beach. Guess who she hopes will see ...
Gutless
January 13, 2022 05:15 - 17 minutes - 16.2 MBWho are you calling gutless? The buzz is Donald Trump called out Gov. Ron DeSantis on admitting to being boosted against COVID-19. But the Governor’s office says no names were named, so don’t make assumptions. Also on today’s Sunrise: — The Governor says he would sign a fifteen-week abortion bill. So, the abortion battle line is drawn. — The Attorney General is emotionally tied to fighting human trafficking. — The AARP wants nursing homes to be required to spend Medicaid money on patient care...
State of the State
January 12, 2022 05:15 - 19 minutes - 17.7 MBNow we know the State of The State … and it’s Freedom. We’ve got highlights from the opening of the state Senate and House and, of course, the Governor’s State of The State Speech … which included the Python King. Also on today’s Sunrise: — House Democrats release their own freedom video in rebuttal to the State of the State speech. — Bill to ban abortions in Florida was introduced on the opening day of the Legislative Session. Democrats promise a fight. — And dueling National Anthems in the ...
Session 2022
January 11, 2022 05:15 - 18 minutes - 17 MBIt’s opening day of the 2022 Florida Legislative Session. And the Florida Senate is moving fast on redistricting maps. It’s even giving Democrats an extra seat. Sunrise digs deep into what’s going on and where the House fits into this fast-paced, seeming fair, approach to redistricting. Also on Today’s Sunrise: — House Democrats open up to the news media about the upcoming Legislative Session. — Jackie Toledo is going after the buyers of what sex traffickers are selling. — Outgoing Palm Beach...
Overdose
December 14, 2021 05:15 - 20 minutes - 18.4 MBHealth advocates are sounding the alarm about Florida’s growing drug-overdose statistics. Also on today’s Sunrise: — New Reporting shows the University of Florida Board of Trustees chair was a backchannel to the Governor’s office. — And Gov. Ron DeSantis’ open invitation is catching on as another conservative political commentator announces plans to make the Sunshine State home. — Two Sunrise Interviews today. First up is Corbin Bolies, a reporter with Fresh Take Florida, who uncovered Univer...
Outnumbered
December 13, 2021 05:15 - 11 minutes - 10.5 MBFor the first time in modern history, registered Republican voters outnumber Democrats. We’ll break that down. Also on today’s Sunrise: — A Las Vegas Sands affiliate has dropped its request for a restraining order against the Seminole Tribe. The tribe maintains the claims were unfounded. And First Lady Casey DeSantis shares words of encouragement as she opens up about her breast cancer diagnosis.
Freedom First
December 10, 2021 05:15 - 17 minutes - 16.4 MBGov. Ron DeSantis announces his $99.7 billion “Freedom First” budget proposal. Democrats and critics say it’s all for political show. Also on today’s Sunrise: — Today’s Sunrise interview is with Jeff Johnson, AARP Florida’s state director, who joins us to discuss concerns raised in a recent study that shows nursing home deaths rose 25% after Hurricane Irma. — Also, Cathy Timuta, CEO of the Florida Association of Healthy Start Coalitions joins the program as this week marks 30 years of service...
Fires
December 09, 2021 05:15 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBLocal GOP officials voice frustration over what they see as unnecessary fires being ignited by the Republican Party of Florida chair. Also on today’s Sunrise: — A Leon County judge denies a request for a temporary restraining order against groups backed by the Seminole Tribe in a ballot initiative intimidation case. — Today’s Sunrise interview is with Debbie Woods, chair of the Bay County Republican Executive Committee. Woods filed an official grievance against Florida GOP Chair Joe Gruters f...