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Jul
18
2021
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By Troy Warren
Court votes to stay judge’s decision about CDC cruise ship rules

Court votes to stay judge’s decision about CDC cruise ship rules

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By Rich Barak, The Atlanta Journal-Constitution Troy Warren for CNT A federal court has voted to stay a judge’s decision ruling that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cannot enforce COVID-19 cruise ship rules after July 18, according to POLITICO reporter Josh Gerstein. The Circuit Court of the 11th District voted 2-1 in a win for the CDC in its fight with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and the state. The state had sued the CDC, claiming the agency’s restrictions on the cruise industry during the pandemic effectively blocked most cruises and harmed the state’s livelihood. Earlier in July, the CDC asked a…
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Jul
10
2021
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By Troy Warren
Florida Gov. DeSantis parts with Trump in response to Surfside tragedy

Florida Gov. DeSantis parts with Trump in response to Surfside tragedy

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By The Associated Press Troy Warren for CNT When the coronavirus ravaged Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis defiantly bucked mask mandates. He later cracked down on protesters advocating racial justice, blasted President Joe Biden on immigration, jumped into the fight over transgender athletes and signed sweeping legislation to toughen voting rules. But after a deadly building collapse, the Republican governor is largely hitting pause on the culture wars. In the two weeks since a 12-story condo tower in this coastal community suddenly crumbled, killing at least 64 people, DeSantis has stood somberly with local officials, including Democrats, as they assessed the damage.…
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Jul
06
2021
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Airlines Issue Travel Waivers for Florida Airports Ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

Airlines Issue Travel Waivers for Florida Airports Ahead of Tropical Storm Elsa

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PATRICK CLARKE | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   Airlines have issued travel waivers for travelers flying into or out of several Florida airports as Tropical Storm Elsa approaches the state. Delta Air Lines has issued a waiver for four airports, including Fort Meyers (RSW), Key West (EYE), Sarasota (SRQ) and Tampa (TPA). The waiver applies to customers traveling to, from or through the affected cities from July 6-7. Tickets must be reissued on or before July 10, and rebooked travel must begin no later than July 10. Afterward, a difference in fare may apply. American Airlines is also waiving…
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Jun
19
2021
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Florida Granted Preliminary Injunction Against CDC Cruise Restrictions

Florida Granted Preliminary Injunction Against CDC Cruise Restrictions

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RICH THOMASELLI | TravelPulse.Com Troy Warren for CNT   A federal judge on Friday sided with the state of Florida’s lawsuit against the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), saying that the government agency likely exceeded its authority by issuing a Conditional Sailing Order (CSO)preventing cruise lines from sailing from Florida ports. Judge Steven Merryday issued the state a preliminary injunction against the restrictions and guidelines of the CSO, which include such mandates as taking test cruises and implementing vaccine requirements for passengers. "This order finds that Florida is highly likely to prevail on the merits of the claim that…
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