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Craig Pittman

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WELCOME TO FLORIDA now available! Other books: NYT bestseller OH, FLORIDA! & CAT TALE. Columnist, Florida Phoenix. Florida man.

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I always said that incompetence and infighting would save us.

06.03.2026 04:12 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Aw gee, his impulsive and poorly planned attack on Iran failed to distract everyone from the growing Epstein files scandal. What a shame.

06.03.2026 04:08 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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She quit her job to fight for her father’s freedomβ€”and for everyone else inside Alligator Alcatraz Inside the weekly vigils that refuse to let Florida's most notorious detention camp and the immigrants detained there be forgotten.

She quit her job to fight for her father's freedom -- and everyone else in #Florida Gov. Ron DeSastrous' Everglades concentration camp www.motherjones.com/politics/202... via @motherjones.com

06.03.2026 03:12 β€” πŸ‘ 19    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0

The big move at New College was to ditch all diversity & feminist studies, dumb the place down and boost enrollment by letting in lots of jocks. The result: New College costs more per student than any other college in the state. It's a disaster from DeSastrous.

06.03.2026 03:07 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Florida vaccine exemption bill dead this session Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo proposed removing all vaccine mandates last year.

Bill to end vaccine requirements in #Florida is dead (for this year, at least) amid rising measles epidemic. tampabay.com/news/florida... via @tampabaytimes.bsky.social

06.03.2026 03:05 β€” πŸ‘ 35    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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The GOP takes a university hostage in exclusive First They Came For My College trailer The GOP takes a university hostage in exclusive First They Came For My College trailer

New documentary depicts #Florida Gov. Ron DeSastrous' right-wing takeover (and attempted ruination) of what had been a prestigious honors institution, New College. www.avclub.com/first-they-c... via @avclub.com

06.03.2026 02:43 β€” πŸ‘ 17    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Escambia pick for library director not a librarian, raises questions Library board members say the county administrator's choice for the six-figure library director is steeped in cronyism and goes against their wishes.

#Florida county administrator's pick for new library director has never been a librarian and has just three years’ experience working with a library system -- but her hubby has been active in local politics. www.pnj.com/story/news/l...

06.03.2026 02:25 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Could West Palm Police have stopped Ghislaine Maxwell in 2001? After learning Maxwell was recruiting 'young, beautiful, women' from PBAU to work at Epstein's home, West Palm police referred the matter elsewhere.

#Florida cops had a report about Ghislaine Maxwell recruiting girls in 2001, but passed on doing anything about it. www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/c...

06.03.2026 02:15 β€” πŸ‘ 29    πŸ” 14    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 3
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The sea is higher than we thought and millions more are at risk, study finds A new study in the journal Nature says most sea level rise research may have underestimated coastal water heights by an average of 1 foot or about 30 centimeters.

Climate change’s rising seas may threaten tens of millions more people than scientists and government planners originally thought. apnews.com/article/sea-... h/t @sejorg.bsky.social

06.03.2026 02:04 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Everglades restoration strengthens South Florida’s climate resilience, study finds South Florida’s wetlands are playing a growing role in climate resilience and contributing to net greenhouse gas reduction, but the benefits are conditional and uneven across areas.

Press release: Everglades restoration strengthens South #Florida's climate resilience. news.fiu.edu/2026/evergla...

06.03.2026 01:50 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

OK grandpa, time for your meds and your afternoon nap.

05.03.2026 23:06 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Florida man's pet boa constrictor Pablo escapes during labor emergency A pet boa constrictor named Pablo made a break for it Palm Beach County when his owner's wife went into labor.

Oh, #Florida! Boa constrictor named Pedro that blocked a man from going to work yesterday turns out to be a pet that escaped because its owner was dealing with his wife going into labor. www.palmbeachpost.com/story/weathe...

05.03.2026 22:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A triple threat to Florida conservation β€” and to the Florida Wildlife CorridorΒ Β  | The Invading Sea Three pending policy actions would fundamentally undermine land conservation in Florida.

Op-ed: #Florida Legislature pursuing triple threat to #Florida conservation programs, including the popular FL Wildlife Corridor www.theinvadingsea.com/2026/03/04/f... via @theinvadingsea.bsky.social

05.03.2026 22:40 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A pedophile catcher is driving dozens of arrests in Palm Beach County. Is that a problem? Proclaimed β€œpredator catchers” are behind approximately 40 arrests in Palm Beach County, most of them in Delray Beach. Some legal experts say their tactics violate people’s rights…

#Florida pedophile-trapping team of an MMA fighter, a Russian YouTuber and their camera-carrying entourage are behind numerous #Florida arrests. That could be a problem, legally. www.sun-sentinel.com/2026/03/05/a... via @sun-sentinel.com

05.03.2026 22:32 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Palmetto man faces federal charges for dumping body in ocean, prosecutors say The Palmetto man faces up to 15 years in federal prison if convicted on all counts.

Oh, #Florida! Man who dumped body in ocean indicted for violating anti-pollution law. www.bradenton.com/news/local/c... via @bradenton.com

05.03.2026 22:19 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Capitol rioter who was pardoned by Trump gets a life sentence for molesting 2 children in Florida A Florida handyman who was sentenced to life in prison for molesting two children had been convicted of storming the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, but was pardoned by President Donald Trump.

One of the Jan. 6 insurrectionists pardoned by President Convicted Felon has now drawn a life sentence for molesting 2 children in #Florida. apnews.com/article/capi... via @apnews.com

05.03.2026 21:46 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 11    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 1
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What does the 305 mean to you? See how those numbers got their start It’s our cultural identity.

Happy 305 Day! Did you know that area code used to cover ALL of #Florida? www.miamiherald.com/news/local/c... via @miamiherald.com

05.03.2026 21:37 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This trans teacher has no choice but to leave Florida: 'I can't defend myself' Saoirse Stone says state policies have turned her daily life in an Orlando high school classroom into a series of quiet humiliations.

Trans teacher has no choice but to leave #Florida: "I can't defend myself" www.advocate.com/news/educati... via @advocate.com

05.03.2026 21:28 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Florida Legislature 2026: The rules only matter when they want them to House Republicans are hiding behind a rulebook they have ignored in the past to duck tough votes on development and vaccines.

Podcast: #Florida House Republicans are hiding behind a rulebook they have ignored in the past, using it to duck tough votes on development and vaccines. jasongarcia.substack.com/p/florida-le... via @jasongarcia.bsky.social

05.03.2026 21:05 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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HEY NORTH FORT MYERS! Come see me TOMORROW AT 2 pm when I'll be at the library yakking about my #Florida panther book, CAT TALE! The event is free but registration is required -- and remember, your emotional support emu MUST be on a leash. leelibrary.librarymarket.com/event/cat-ta...

05.03.2026 20:50 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 5    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The mayor of Tampa who named a building after the last mayor, who has a $1.4 PAC waiting for him for another run, wants to ban a city wide council member from doing something she’s been doing for 3 years because she’s filed to run for mayor in a year.

05.03.2026 20:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Shocker from the same U that granted a tenured faculty position to the state Quack....

05.03.2026 20:29 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Amen. I grew up in Escambia County, where we put "scam" right in the name.

05.03.2026 20:35 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Lev Parnas launches bid for Florida’s 27th Congressional District Parnas intends to run as a Democrat for the seat currently held by Republican U.S. Rep. MarΓ­a Elvira Salazar, who represents parts of Miami.

Lev "Fraud Guarantee" Parnas, a key figure in President Convicted Felon's 1st impeachment & star of the doc "From Russia with Lev," launched his bid for a #Florida’s congressional seat. www.miamiherald.com/news/politic...

05.03.2026 20:23 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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How UF’s law school got faculty to β€˜bend the rules’ for James Uthmeier The professor tasked with overseeing the attorney general’s course review warned UF’s law school dean he was willing to β€œbend the rules” but not ignore them altogether.

Leaders at the University of #Florida’s law school sidestepped internal rules to rush AG James "Oopsie!" Uthmeier into a part-time teaching role, granting unusual leeway to a politically powerful adjunct earning a $100,000 salary.
www.miamiherald.com/news/politic... via @garrettshanley.bsky.social

05.03.2026 20:15 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 1
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Plan to reunite the St. Johns and Ocklawaha Rivers clears the Florida House The Ocklawaha River is one step closer to rejoining the St. Johns. The Florida House overwhelmingly voted Wednesday morning to approve a plan to remove the dam that’s separated the two waterways for n...

#Florida House overwhelmingly vot to approve a plan to remove the failing Rodman dam that’s separated the Ocklawaha & St. Johns Rivers for nearly 60 years. www.actionnewsjax.com/news/local/p...

05.03.2026 20:05 β€” πŸ‘ 12    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Well would you look at that

05.03.2026 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 26440    πŸ” 7556    πŸ’¬ 811    πŸ“Œ 328

"You could be Ayatollah Kid-meini!"

05.03.2026 18:55 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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NBC's top climate reporter quits In an exclusive interview, veteran NBC meteorologist Chase Cain opens up about burnout, suppression, and why he's going independent.

NBC-TV's top climate change reporter has quit. heated.world/p/nbcs-top-c... h/t @revkin.bsky.social

05.03.2026 18:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man in a suit and tie stands in a room ALT: a man in a suit and tie stands in a room

My answer to the @MuckRack Daily trivia question: John Travolta

05.03.2026 18:41 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0