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Many Cuban exiles feel Biden let himself be ‘blackmailed’ by Havana with Cuba policy changes
Most Cuban-Americans in South Florida backed Trump’s tougher Cuba strategy — and they feel Biden is throwing the regime a lifeline when it’s at its weakest. As expected, President Biden’s new Cuba policy changes, announced on Monday, have caused a stir this week in South Florida’s Cuban community — where many exiles feel most of all that the timing is dangerously wrong.

Many know how George Floyd died. A new biography reveals how he lived
NPR’s Adrian Florido talks with Robert Samuels and Toluse Olorunnipa about their new book, His Name is George Floyd: One Man’s Life and the Struggle for Racial Justice.

DeSantis Signs Bill Banning Protests Outside Private Residences in Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — People who protest in front of private residences in Florida can face jail time and fines under a bill signed by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis. DeSantis signed the measure Monday.

A Florida Capitol demonstration is one of many nationwide in support of reproductive choice
Demonstrations favoring abortion rights took place across the nation on Saturday. One of these happened in front of the Historic Florida Capitol.

Florida Secretary Of State Laurel Lee To Resign
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Secretary of State Laurel M. Lee is resigning her post as the state’s top election official. Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ office made the announcement Thursday.

3 ways to get COVID pills, if you’ve just tested positive
Some people have had trouble getting Paxlovid pills quickly, despite the administration’s effort to ease access after a COVID test confirms infection.

Florida will stop accepting applications this week for rental and utility assistance
The state Department of Children and Families announced Tuesday it is poised to stop taking applications for a federally funded rental- and utility-assistance program for low-income and unemployed residents.