TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A year ago, the Florida Legislature ended its annual session several days late amid fears for the future as the coronavirus pandemic was taking hold.

This year, lawmakers closed out their session by midafternoon on the last of 60 days, passing a $101.5 billion budget on Friday.

That was 2020, and the new budget of $101.5 billion may be a seemingly impossible amount. That is an increase of nearly $10 billion over the current state spending plan, bolstered by federal relief money and aided by a quicker-than-expected economic rebound.

It comes as Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has lifted nearly all restrictions in Florida. The Senate unanimously approved the budget before the House voted 117-1 in favor.

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New Jersey court dismisses officers' union vaccine mandate suit

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COVID-19 vaccine for kids under 5 delayed as Pfizer extends trial

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COVID-19: Wastewater shows decline of virus in Waterloo Region may have hit a wall

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Despite decline in patients, Waterloo hospitals remain ‘under great pressure’: Wang

COVID-19 patients in area hospitals continues to decline but that has not relieved the pressure on hospitals, according to the region’s top doctor.According to Friday’s dashboard update, there are 75 patients in the three hospitals in Waterloo Region, including 20 who are in need of intensive care. Premier Doug Ford declares state of emergency amid protests at land border and in Ottawa Three weeks ago, on Jan.

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Ambassador Bridge protest blockade disrupts car manufacturing sector

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Ayrshire residents are being urged to roll up their sleeves for Covid-19 vaccination jabs.

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Ontario on track to remove ‘almost all restrictions’ on businesses ‘very soon,’ Doug Ford says

Doug Ford says the province is on track to “very soon” lift “almost all” COVID-related restrictions on businesses.The premier made the remarks during a press conference Friday morning, where he declared a state of emergency in the province due to ongoing protests and blockades, sparked by opposition to COVID-19 measures.Ford said he understands many people are frustrated, but urged the “illegal occupation” in Ottawa and at the Ambassador Bridge in Windsor to end.“There’s no doubt these were the right decisions,” Ford said of his government’s move to impose measures in a bid to combat COVID-19. Timeline to lift all COVID-19 measures in Ontario coming soon, top doctor says “There’s no doubt they protected our hospitals from collapse and saved lives.

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COVID-19: MLHU reports 3 deaths, LHSC has 87 COVID inpatients

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With low COVID vaccine uptake, rural US bore brunt of Delta surge

Rural US counties with low COVID-19 vaccination rates had 2.4 times more infections per 100,000 people than urban counties amid the summer 2021 Delta surge, according to a study published yesterday in JAMA Network Open.

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Reality check on Alberta politicians’ statements on schools, COVID-19 transmission and vaccines

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FDA postpones advisory meeting on COVID-19 vaccines for kids under 5

WASHINGTON (AP) - U.S. regulators on Friday put the brakes on their push to speed Pfizer's COVID-19 to children under 5, creating major uncertainty about how soon the shots could become available.The Food and Drug Administration had urged Pfizer and its partner BioNTech to apply for authorization of extra-low doses of its vaccine for the youngest children before studies were even finished — citing the toll the omicron variant has taken on children.Kids between the ages of 5 and 11 are now eligible to get the Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine.Next week, FDA advisers were supposed to publicly debate if youngsters should starting getting two shots before it's clear if they'd actually need a third.But Friday, the FDA reversed course and said it had become clear it needed to wait for data on how well that third shot works for this age group.

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‘10 Truths About Love’: Watch the ‘timeless’ rom-com on Tubi for Valentine’s Day

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76ers wait on Harden's debut following big trade for Simmons

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White House urges Americans to leave Ukraine in next ‘24 to 48’ hours; Russian invasion could be days away

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Canada trucker protest: Ontario declares state of emergency over truck blockades

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Toronto officials prepare for weekend protests against COVID-19 measures

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Archdiocese of Philadelphia to make masks optional for students, staff in suburban county schools

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Florida Gov. DeSantis to unemployed: Start looking for a job

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Apopka restaurant owner no longer requiring employees, customers to wear masks

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Nova Southeastern will no longer require vaccinations due to new Florida law

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Florida Legislature sets plans for gambling special session

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Gov. Ron DeSantis to hold press conference in Temple Terrace

TEMPLE TERRACE, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis will be holding a press conference in Temple Terrace Wednesday afternoon.

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WATCH LIVE: Gov. Ron DeSantis to speak at Satellite Beach Police Department

SATELLITE BEACH, Fla. – Gov. Ron DeSantis is making a stop in Central Florida Wednesday.

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Trump launches new communications platform months after Twitter, Facebook ban

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Orange County mayor: Gov. Ron DeSantis attempting ‘to usurp’ leadership in Democrat-led urban counties

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Central Florida schools don’t plan to do away with mask mandates just yet

ORLANDO, Fla. – Although Gov. Ron DeSantis signed an order Monday suspending all COVID-19 restrictions enacted by local governments, including mask mandates, Central Florida school districts are still reacting to the news and determining how to move forward.

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The Weekly: Breaking down Florida’s legislative session

ORLANDO, Fla. – Florida’s 60-day legislative session ended Friday with lawmakers agreeing on a $101.5 billion budget.

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Florida gambling deal with Seminole Tribe faces legal questions

TALLAHASSEE – After years of legal wrangling and failed attempts to seal a deal, Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Seminole Tribe of Florida have nailed down a gambling agreement to bring sports betting to the state and rake at least $2.5 billion into state coffers within five years.

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Florida adds Freedom Week for tax free shopping on sporting good items, museum tickets

Have an eye on a new fishing pole or a kayak? How about a seasonal pass to your favorite museum? Wait for Freedom Week on that big ticket purchase and you can save some money during the sales tax free holiday.

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'We're going to protect our girls": Governor to sign transgender sports bill

TALLAHASSEE - Florida Governor Ron DeSantis says he plans to sign a controversial transgender sports bill that's on his desk. The governor confirmed his intentions during a town hall in Orlando hosted by FOX News' Laura Ingraham.Reporter: "Are you going to sign it?"DeSantis: "Oh yeah, we're going to protect our girls.

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Bill aimed at preventing hot car deaths at day cares heads to Gov. Ron DeSantis for signing

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. – A bill that would require day care facilities to install alarms in their vans passed both the Florida House and Senate and is now headed to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk for his signature to become law.

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Donald Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis ‘would be considered’ as 2024 running mate

ORLANDO, Fla. – Donald Trump on Thursday told Fox News that he is considering running for president again in 2024 and would “certainly” consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.

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Trump says Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis 'would be considered' as his 2024 running mate

Donald Trump revealed on Thursday that he is "100%" thinking about running for president again in 2024 and would "certainly" consider Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as his running mate.The former president made the comments during an exclusive interview on "Mornings with Maria" on Thursday, the morning after President Joe Biden’s address to a joint session of Congress during his most high-profile speech to the nation yet, on the eve of his 100th day in office. Trump noted that DeSantis is "a friend of mine" and "a great guy.""I endorsed Ron and after I endorsed him he took off like a rocket ship," Trump continued.

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Florida Republicans send sports transgender bill to governor

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida Republicans moved to ban transgender girls and women from playing on public school teams intended for student athletes born as girls, sending the proposal to Gov.

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India	Cases: 34 321 025 Deaths: 459 652 Recovered: 0
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