Hurricane Kyle. Sounds like every gay man’s dating life at one point.

Forest Service wildfire research office to close despite drought The Tallahassee Forest Service office, specializing in wildfire research, will close as Florida faces severe drought conditions.

Even though we're in the middle of a historic drought, U.S. Forest Service science office in #Florida state capital is closing as part of massive restructuring (and destruction) of the agency. www.tallahassee.com/story/news/l...

How Australia Set a Retirement Age for Judges Australians voted decades ago to require High Court judges to retire at age 70.

Australians voted decades ago to require High Court judges to retire at age 70. A member of Australia’s Parliament tell the story of how it happened and how it’s worked out:
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Florida may have outgrown part-time legislature, experts say Lawmakers don’t always finish their work in a regular session, and their pay — less than $30,000 a year — means only those with other incomes, and an ability to be in Tallahassee for weeks at a time, ...

#Florida may have outgrown its part-time citizen Legislature. www.orlandosentinel.com/2026/03/28/f... via @sundogwriter.bsky.social

Rare divide: Florida's elected prosecutors oppose Uthmeier on arming certain felons • Florida Phoenix In an exceedingly rare split over guns, the Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association filed a court brief Friday opposing Attorney General James Uthmeier’s new push to arm non-dangerous felons, The Fl...

In an exceedingly rare split over guns, the #Florida Prosecuting Attorneys Association filed a court brief Friday opposing AG James "Oopsie!" Uthmeier’s new push to arm non-dangerous felons floridaphoenix.com/2026/03/27/r... via @floridaphoenix.com

Players in Hope Florida saga could keep grand jury report secret for months There’s a secretive legal process around grand juries.

Players in Hope #Florida scandal could keep grand jury report secret for months www.tampabay.com/news/florida... via @tampabaytimes.bsky.social

Screenshot of a tweet by Headquarters claiming Florida election records show Donald, Melania, and Barron Trump voted by mail in a special election, despite Trump criticizing mail voting. Below are two images: one of the Trump family standing together at an event, and another of an official vote-by-mail ballot envelope.

Rules for you, but not me and my crew.

As Florida's senior population grows, the roads are also getting scarier Florida traffic could soon be running smack into a demographic crunch.

As #Florida's senior population grows, the roads are also getting scarier www.jacksonville.com/story/lifest...

Want a challenging job in communications? The House Democratic Office is hiring a Comm Director! See more at the link below.

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Uthmeier now says it's unconstitutional to ban nondangerous felons from possessing firearms • Florida Phoenix Under Florida law, convicted felons are banned from possessing firearms, but Attorney General James Uthmeier is now contending that the law is unconstitutional when it relates to convicted felons who ...

#Florida AG James "Oopsie!" Uthmeier now says it’s unconstitutional for the state to ban nondangerous felons from possessing firearms so give 'em all their guns back! Woo-hoo! (But their votes? Nope, can't do that.) floridaphoenix.com/2026/03/16/u... via @mitchperry.bsky.social

Florida Sheriffs rebel against Trump's, DeSantis' mass deportation efforts • Florida Phoenix Florida Republican sheriffs want President Donald Trump to end mass deportations of undocumented immigrants who haven’t committed crimes, a striking shift from law enforcement in the nation’s most agg...

This is a REALLY big deal.

Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd: “…we are on the ground floor with this day in and day out — looking in the eyes of these folks that, yes, came here inappropriately. But some came here inappropriately only to do better for themselves and their family.”

BBC argues Florida has no jurisdiction over January 6 doc that didn't air in the U.S. BBC argues Florida has no jurisdiction over January 6 doc that didn't air in the U.S.

BBC argues #Florida has no jurisdiction over January 6 doc that didn't air in the U.S. www.avclub.com/bbc-seeks-di... via @avclub.com

Supreme Court Abuse of the Shadow Docket Under Trump The Court has sided with the administration 80 percent of the time when making “emergency” rulings, often without revealing its reasoning.

The Supreme Court is not a secret tribunal. It has an obligation to publicly explain its reasoning, especially on high-profile cases that involve the rights of large numbers of people or fundamental issues of democratic governance. bit.ly/4cybln3

A legal look at the book ban bill, HR 7661, is on the CBLDF's website. I'll post key points here this week – in the meantime, check out the full story for the bill's true aim, its constitutional flaws, the odds of passage, and why we should not be afraid. cbldf.org/2026/03/a-le...

February 27 is the deadline to apply to sit on a number of Judicial Nominating Commissions The deadline to apply to sit on several Judicial Nominating Commissions is February 27. The Bar is still seeking applications for nine judicial circuits, including: First DCA Second Circuit Third Circ...

February 27 is the deadline to apply to sit on a number of Florida Judicial Nominating Commissions: www.floridabar.org/the-florida-...

Everybody: That show was beautiful.

Me: OVERRULE THE INSULAR CASES TOMORROW FFS

What's Florida Doing With All of These Frozen Iguanas? It Ain't Pretty If you thought this cold snap was rough for you, consider that FWC collected thousands of iguanas for summary execution.

If you thought this cold snap was rough for you, consider that FWC collected thousands of iguanas for summary execution.

I solemnly regret to report that I am up to no good.

A chart titled "Welcome to the Era of 65-Year-Old Roommates." Text reads: "As living costs continue to rise, more older adults are rending out rooms in their own homes, a comparison of the share of listing of rooms to rent on the SpareRoom platform in 2019 and 2024 shows."

For young, entry-level workers, sharing rent with roommates is a rite of passage. But as living costs continue to rise and as homeownership becomes less achievable for young adults, older adults are making up a growing share of live-in landlords. trib.al/4jvD8Ox

Ten apply for Supreme Court opening The following individuals have submitted applications to the Florida Supreme Court Judicial Nominating Commission to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of Justice Charles Canady. • Alex Bokor...

"...each appellate district shall have at least one justice elected or appointed from the district to the supreme court who is a resident of the district at the time of the original appointment or election." s3, A5.

Ten apply for Supreme Court opening:
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Florida’s capital city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves’ graves, despite outcry Local officials in Florida’s capital city have voted to sell a city-owned golf course built on top of the graves of enslaved people to a once-segregated country club, despite vocal opposition from …

Despite outcry, #Florida city approves plan to sell golf course built on slaves’ graves www.orlandosentinel.com/2025/12/12/f... via @apnews.com

DeSantis admin diverted child welfare and medical funds for consultants, ads During the fight to defeat amendments 3 and 4 last year, Gov. DeSantis’ administration spent at least $36.2 million in taxpayer funds.

HOLY COW! #Florida Gov. Ron DeSastrous diverted $36M in child welfare & medical funds to pay for consultants & ads to defeat an abortion rights amendment & one for legal weed. Much of the state $$$ was intended to assist the needy. www.tampabay.com/news/florida... via @tampabaytimes.bsky.social

Countering Originalism This guide offers lawyers strategies, arguments, and citations to address originalist claims they encounter in litigation.

Courts are using originalist arguments to expand executive power in democracy-eroding ways. Our latest guide for litigators equips lawyers with the strategies, arguments, and citations they need to push back. bit.ly/48MyFJV 

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If you'd like to watch Florida prioritize petty politics over the safety of children yet again, you can watch the Department of Health Public Hearing on [Repealing] Vaccine Requirements live on thefloridachannel.org

In a Congress full of millionaires, raising money becomes the job This system is preventing some candidates from running while also driving others out of office once they’re elected.

"Members from working-class backgrounds comprise only two percent of Congress," @kornbergmaya.bsky.social wrote in an op-ed in @thehill.com. That's because "our current campaign finance system prevents [working-class Americans] from even getting on the ballot.” #[bit.ly/3Xz0obS

AG Uthmeier demands Pensacola cancel drag show at city-owned theater, citing religious mockery Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has publicly demanded that the Pensacola City Council cancel a scheduled drag show performance at the city-owned Saenger Theatre, arguing that the event openly ...

"Free State of Florida"

AG Uthmeier has publicly demanded that the Pensacola City Council cancel a drag show at the city-owned theatre, arguing that the event openly mocks Christian beliefs and poses a risk to children and the community’s moral welfare.

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The president pardoned alleged co-conspirators for crimes related to the 2020 election. This emphasizes the importance of state prosecutions after failed presidential auto-coups in our constitutional system, which I argued here in the Wisconsin Law Review: repository.law.wisc.edu/s/uwlaw/item...

Codifying the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses To prevent corruption, the Constitution prohibits the president and other officials from receiving untoward benefits. Congress, however, must take action to enable enforcement.

In Trump’s second term, the need for congressional action against corruption has never been clearer. Our latest report offers recommendations for strengthening the vital anti-corruption safeguards in the Constitution’s Emoluments Clauses: bit.ly/3XdgCaq

Vermont will backfill SNAP benefits for 15 days Vermont leaders approved a plan to use roughly $6 million in state money to pay for 15 days' worth of food benefits if the federal government shutdown continues and the SNAP program runs out of money ...

With the federal government shutdown dragging on, top Vermont lawmakers announced Wednesday that the state will backfill food benefits for at least 15 days when federal dollars for SNAP run dry on Nov. 1.