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FL Residents Among Trump Pardons As Term Ends: Patch PM

Trump pardons include FL ties | Super Bowl: Woman referee, fighting hunger | 2 Proud Boys arrested in riot | COVID variant, shots: Patch PM

Broward County rapper Kodak Black was among a dozen Floridians who were pardoned or had their sentences commuted by Pres. Donald Trump.
Broward County rapper Kodak Black was among a dozen Floridians who were pardoned or had their sentences commuted by Pres. Donald Trump. (Mike Coppola/Getty Images for TIDAL)

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Lawmakers Call On A Silent DeSantis To Tell Public What's Going On: A New COVID Strain In FL Could Wreak Havoc

With Florida leading the nation in the new COVID-19 strain that first appeared in the United Kingdom, and is more transmissible, state lawmakers are calling on Gov. Ron DeSantis and health officials to provide information on cases to the public and issue stricter safety measures to curb the spread.

Proud Boy, Former GOP Candidate Arrested For Capitol Riot: Report

A member of the Miami Proud Boys and a former GOP candidate for the state House was arrested Tuesday for participating in the storming of the U.S. Capitol building Jan. 6, the Miami Herald reported.

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FL Proud Boys Leader Arrested For U.S. Capitol Riots: Report

Proud Boy Joseph Biggs, 37, of Ormond Beach faces numerous charges for his involvement in the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot, reports said.

First Woman To Make NFL History By Officiating In Super Bowl 55

Sarah Thomas is knocking down barriers again in the NFL, where she will soon make history as the first woman to officiate a Super Bowl.

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GENYOUth Selling Tickets For First-Ever 'Taste Of The NFL @ Home'

GENYOUth, a national nonprofit organization which creates healthier school communities, kicked off ticket sales for the Taste of the NFL @Home, a Super Bowl culinary experience with the mission to fight childhood hunger.

Trump Pardon Includes People With Ties To Florida

President Donald Trump issued a flurry of pardons and commuted sentences in the final hours of his presidency, including at least a dozen with ties to Florida.

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