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This time on the Couch: Mike, James, and Shée pledge allegiance to Suicide Squad no. 22! Likeable bootlicker Rick Flagg has run off to Washington to assassinate a senator who's trying to extort his beloved Suicide Squad, throwing off Squad maestro Amanda Waller's masterplan! The only sensible thing to do, of course, is to send a bunch of psychopaths after Flagg and hope they don't somehow make it worse like they always do every single time! Unless their goal is to assassinate common sense, this is probably gonna go sideways pretty quick.

Get ready to meet a team of super villains…from the streets! Join us for PART ONE of our discussion/breakdown of 2016's complete cinematic disaster…Suicide Squad! Why is Will Smith here? Who decided this movie needed a frat boy “deep” playlist?  When did WB decide to make their interns responsible for the embarrassing power point “SUICIDE SQUAD STATS?” Who knew Incubus was still a draw in Midway City? Plus: Col. Rick Flagg learns he's a descendant of legendary WCW Manager Col. Rob Parker, and of course The Joker wants to know if “you got beef!”

Today we hear from Todd Grote and Rick Flagg from OnTrak Software, who give a demo of POS marketing software management tools for Beer Wholesalers.Ten of the Top 20 Beer Wholesalers depend on OnTrak solutions every day. In this podcast you'll learn how they do it.Key TopicsTools to closely monitor your investments in POS marketing assetsHow to significantly reduce costs while increasing accountability with suppliers and customersHow to verify draught system compliance and measure tap handle market shareResourcesLearn more about OnTrak SoftwareGet the finance newsletter for beer wholesalers

Jace and Rocky break down the forth part of War for Earth 3 as the Titans get involved. Rick Flagg's squad got soundly defeated during the first big battle on Earth 3, so this time when they go back they are bringing the Titans along for support. Even the adult Titans don't realize just how many Titans are making the trip though.

Jace and Rocky from Comic Boom are here to chat about the DC Comics releases for the week of September 1st 2021. It's a big week with the end of Infinite Frontier and multiple Batman, Green Lantern and Suicide Squad books. Join us for all the in depth breakdowns.   Swamp Thing #7 -  In Rocky's favorite DC title this week, we see the beginning of how Levi Kamei was chosen as the latest avatar of the green and how that ties in so closely to his relationship with his family. Plus writer Ram V explores the age old question of progress versus tradition. How moving forward with innovation is often times in conflict with respecting the past. All this, plus the Suicide Squad is still hot on the heels of Swamp Thing. Writer - Ram V, Artist - Mike Perkins, Color Artist - Mike Spicer, Letterer - Aditya Bidikar   Suicide Squad 2021 Annual #1 -  If you had your doubts that Superboy would ever work with Amanda Waller, you aren't alone. This annual puts it all on the table as we see just how far Waller has gone and will go to get what she wants. Rick Flagg has known this for quite some time himself and it seems he is finally going to do something about it. Could this be the beginning of the end for "The Wall"? One can only hope. Writer - Robbie Thompson, Artists - Eduardo Pansica, Julio Ferreira & Dexter Soy, Color Artist - Chris Sotomayor, Letterer - Wes Abbott   Suicide Squad #7 -  Hot on the heels of the team discovering just how Amanda Waller got her own Superboy for the team, Waller is now sending the team to hell. Their mission is to recover the Rock of Eternity, but their new teammate and teleporter, Ambush Bug, seems more intent on warning the team about what their future might hold if the keep following Waller's Orders. Meanwhile is seems clear to everyone, support staff, subordinates & the squad themselves that Amanda Waller has gone out on her own and is attempting to operate with impunity. Writer - Robbie Thompson, Penciller - Eduardo Pansica, Inker - Julio Ferreira, Color Artist - Marcelo Maiolo, Letterer - Wes Abbott   Blue & Gold #2 - Just when you thought things couldn't get any worse for our two favorite heroes, Ted Kord has been fired & removed from Kord Industries just as he was about to get the corporation to sponsor Blue Beetle and Booster Gold. To make matters worse, before Ted can even let Booster know, the constantly self=promoting super hero is already making the announcement that he and Blue Beetle are available to Joe Q Public for help with any and all needs. Writer - Dan Jurgens, Artist - Ryan Sook, Letterer - Rob Leigh   Green Lantern #6 - We see the attack on New Korugar from a different perspective as Jo Mullein arrives to smooth things over with Sinestro as Simon Baz attempts to get Teen Lantern under control. Meanwhile we learn about the threat of the Gold Centurions in the Dark Sector, but just as John Stewart us about to launch a rescue mission to save Kilowog and the other de-powered lanterns, he discovers a spy in their midst. Just who is Lonar of the New Gods and what does he want? Writer - Geoffrey Thorne, Artists - Marco Santucci & Tom Raney, Color Artist - Michael Atiyeh, Letterer - Simon Bowland   Green Lantern 2021 Annual #1 - Last we saw Jessica Cruz she was taking out three Yellow Lanterns and being offered a yellow power ring herself. Well, it seems she took the ring up on its offer, even if it was just so she could use it to return home. However, along the way, when she stops on New Korugar to return both the rings and the three defeated members of the Sinestro Corp, she is faced with a tough decision, give up the ring and be powerless to help her fellow de-powered Green Lanterns or keep it and become part of a corps that terrorizes the galaxy in an attempt to control it. What Jessica doesn't count on is getting a chance to use the ring and realize that fear can be a useful tool and not in the way you might expect. If anyone knows fear it's Jessica and she may be leading the Yellow Lantern Corps before you know it. Writer - Ryan Cady, Artist - Sami Basri & Tom Derenick, Color Artist - Hi-Fi, Letterer - Rob Leigh   Infinite Frontier #6 - We learn that upon the recreation of the multiverse all the versions of Darkseid have been combined into one, powering up this last remaining mad god to unprecedented levels. So while the Flash manages to escape and the Justice Incarnate team is seemingly victorious for now, they all know that Darkseid has only just started to plot how he will take over the multiverse. It may fall on the shoulders of Justice Incarnate to save the day once again, but Barry Allen may have found an unexpected ally as, Pariah, from the original Crisis on Infinite Earths returns. Writer - Joshua Williamson, Artist - Xermanico, Color Artist - Romulo Fajardo Jr, Letterer - Tom Napolitano   Batman Catwoman #7 -  This issue brings the incredibly talented Liam Sharp on for art duties while the pacing of the story begins to speed up. All the separate storylines are starting to come together just as Selina & Bruce's daughter is asking some difficult questions about the relationship between her mother and father. Questions we as readers may have been thinking ourselves.  Writer - Tom King, Artist - Liam Sharp, Letterer - Clayton Cowles   Suicide Squad: Get Joker #1 - It's a bit hard to saw just what the narrative is here. We saw Amanda Waller meet her demise last issue and the detonator for the neck bombs fall into the hands of the Joker. Rather than have that force the squad into action, they choose to stay back and wait for the Joker to come to them, but when he does, it's now entirely clear what he wants. Writer - Brian Azzarello, Artist - Alex Maleev, Color Artist - Matt Hollingsworth, Letterer - Jared K. Fletcher   Batman #112 - Fear State gets underway properly as Batman is able to escape from Scarecrow, but it's too late to stop the plans that have started to unfold. As Oracle informs Batman that all her systems have been compromised, he attempts to purge his system from the new fear chemicals the Scarecrow affected him with. Can Batman gather his Bat-Family in time to stop Scarecrow? And will it matter since Simon Saint and the Magistrate have started their maneuvering to take over Gotham City as well. Writer - James Tynion IV, Artist - Jorge Jimenez, Color Artist - Tomeu Morey, Letterer - Clayton Cowles   Crush & Lobo #4 - Maybe all it took for Crush to stop sulking and bemoaning her life was to end up in prison in place of her father. It certainly seems to have sharpened her concentration as she quickly devises not only a plan on how to be identified as her true self, but how to convince the warden to let her go and capture her father. There is a BIG showdown brewing and we can't wait to see father and daughter throw down!   Black Manta #1 - As Black Manta works to recover items stolen from him, we begin to see that powerful forces are at work. Does Manta have what it takes to harness these forces on his own? We've never seen him in the magical corner of the DCU before, but the power he craves may lead him in that direction. Writer - Chuck Brown, Artist - Valentine de Landro, Color Artist - Marissa Louise, Letterer - Clayton Cowles   Nice House On The Lake #4 - The inhabitants of the house have learned that anything they desire just about they desire can be theirs. In a way the fact that they have survived the end of the world, can have their hearts desire and live in a paradise could mean they are in heaven. However, this heaven can also be seen as a prison, they are certainly not free, they have lost loved ones and the final piece of the puzzle could also be seen as a blessing or a curse. Just check out the final page of the issue and then decide for yourself. Writer - James Tynion IV, Artist - Alvaro Martinez-Bueno, Color Artist - Jordie Bellaire, Letterer - Andworld Design

Gov. Ron DeSantis plans to appeal a judge's ruling that allows local school boards to impose mask mandates. The promise to appeal came on the same day the Joe Biden administration announced it was opening civil rights investigations into five states with policies banning school districts from requiring masks. Also, on today's #Sunrise: — For the third week in a row, we've had more than 150,000 new cases of COVID-19 and Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says kids are hit hard. — But DeSantis doesn't seem to be too worried about those sick kids. He says many of those cases are minor. — In non-COVID-19 news, Fried has released a new report documenting harm suffered by Florida growers from Mexican imports. — Pollster and pundit Steve Vancore visits Rick Flagg for his last show. — And finally, the stories of two Florida Men: One has been indicted for embezzling $12 million from companies trying to buy personal protective equipment; the other pulled a gun in a barbershop ... and the owner shot him.

We talk about Task Force X and the future of the DC films in As Seen On A Saturday Night as we dive deep into spoilers about THE SUICIDE SQUAD (2021). We also spend more time than we should, talking about a two minute trailer and a not-yet released trailer in No Way Home and The Matrix Resurrections, respectively. And we talk other interesting news, What did I just watch week and do our 60 second review on The Night House, Vacation Friends, and Reminiscence.This week's foundation:STOMP OUT BULLYINGTime Stamps:News: 1:52 - 35:50"What Did I Just Watch Week?": 36:16 - 41:55(Not So) 60 Second Review: 42:03 - 49:18As Seen On A Saturday Night: 49:28 - 1:50:50

Tomorrow is Rick Flagg's final episode before retiring; Sunrise 2.0 with Trimmel Gomes will premiere next Monday. Also on today's Sunrise: — About that mask mandate; the one the Governor tried to ban. Tallahassee Circuit Judge John Cooper decided Ron DeSantis' order is unconstitutional and local school boards are free to adopt mask mandates WITHOUT a parental opt-out if they think that's the best way to contain the COVID 19 outbreak. — The newly approved "Parents Bill of Rights" that the Department of Education tried to use to force school districts to do their bidding. In effect, the state has been hoisted on its own petard. — For the third week in a row, the Department of Health reports 150,000 cases and an average of more than 200 deaths per day. Or as the Governor describes it, a seasonal fluctuation. — What did DeSantis have to say about those deaths during an appearance on FOX? He was never asked. But he did blame Joe Biden for letting COVID-19 cross the border. — One of the Governor's medical advisers is recommending a horse deworming medicine to treat COVID 19. The company that makes the drug says that's pretty stupid. — A woman who signed up to be a state prison guard is killed while training to use firearms. — And a Quincy man who worked as a federal prison guard will spend two years in jail after admitting he raped female inmates in Marianna and Tallahassee. — And finally, two Florida person stories: A Florida Man and Woman are wounded during a shootout between a boat and jet skiers, and a Florida Woman goes to jail for taking a whizz outside her car.

Judge John Cooper is set to announce his decision on the lawsuit over the Governor's ban on mask mandates. On the one side you have parents who support a mask mandate: on the other side, the Governor and the state education bureaucracy. Also on today's Sunrise: — No matter how the judge rules, an appeal is certain. Gov. Ron DeSantis really wants to punish the local officials who have imposed mask mandates against his order. ؅ — Attorney General Ashley Moody announces a settlement with the Florida Coalition Against Domestic Violence — about $5 million. — And finally, two Florida Person stories. One is a Florida Man who fell asleep at Wendy's drive-thru; the other is a Florida Woman who scammed her co-workers out of their sick time for numerous medical maladies — all of them fake.

The trial over the Governor's ban on mask mandates enters its fourth day. A group of parents is challenging Gov. Ron DeSantis' prohibition on mask mandates, and they're asking the tough questions. They really didn't have answers. Also, on today's Sunrise: — A new poll from Quinnipiac shows 60% of Floridians support mask mandates, and two-thirds of them say masking up is about public health; only a third say is about individual freedom. But don't tell that to the Governor … he's still ticked off at the districts that opposed his emergency order. — They talk about mandatory masks, but there's a loophole: All it takes is a note from the doctor. And a Tallahassee physician is banned from his hospital for offering notes for $50 apiece. — DeSantis held another news conference to open a Regeneron treatment center, but his medical advisor says don't forget to get vaccinated. — And finally, a Florida Man got his job back after being fired for using the N-word.

It's the third and final day of the trial over mask mandates in public schools. But the state's chief witness — Dr. Jay Bhattacharya — says masks didn't stop COVID-19 last year and won't stop it now. Also, on today's Sunrise: — The entire sixth grade at Round Lake Charter School in Mount Dora goes into quarantine. — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the COVID-19 numbers aren't getting any better. — The COVID-19 crisis is so bad in Sarasota now that one hospital rented a refrigerated truck to serve as a temporary morgue. — In political news, the ghost candidate who ran as a spoiler in a state Senate race has pleaded guilty to two felonies and will testify against Frank Artiles, the ex-lawmaker and GOP strategist who paid him to run as an independent. — And finally, two Florida person stories: One is a nurse who went drunken driving and hit a rehab facility; the other is a Florida couple busted for drugs in matching Simpson's T-shirts.

Circuit Judge John Cooper is hearing legal arguments in a trial over the Governor's right to ban mask mandates at local schools. But attorneys for the Governor say he did nothing wrong. The trial continues today. Also on today's Sunrise: — Another day on the road with Ron DeSantis as he continues to plug Regeneron in St. Lucie, Alachua and Englewood. — Remember that awful photo last week of a woman lying on the floor of a Regeneron center in Jacksonville writhing in pain while they waited? Turns out she's OK. — What do you get when you combine a mask supporter with a podium mic with an anti-masker holding a megaphone? Chaos. — And finally, police are accusing a Florida Woman of throwing her pussy in the river. His name was Stanley.

In this Episode we Discuss our one year podcasting anniversary and are quickly sidelined into many tangents, Join in and listen as we discuss the upcoming changes in the Disney parks, The Suicide Squad (spoilers) and the Netflix documentary Pray Away. As always if you have anything you would like to add to the conversation or questions for us contact us on Instagram @wedontmatchpodcast or email us at wedontmatchpodcast@gmail.com

Floridians are anxiously awaiting the latest in the modern-day soap opera that is Florida's anti-mask mandate. Also, on today's Sunrise: — But the Governor has no intention of moving on and relishes a showdown with the Joe Biden administration. — The latest COVID-19 stats show almost 151,000 cases and 1,486 deaths in the past week. But Ron DeSantis says the worst may be over. — The Governor opens three more Regeneron centers where people with COVID-19 can be treated before they end up in a hospital. Sen. Kathleen Passidomo says they were a huge help when she and her husband caught COVID-19. — The unemployment rate is up again. Florida created 68,000 new jobs, but the workforce grew by 83,000. — Wedding bells for Matt Gaetz in Southern California. — And finally, the story of a Florida Man charged with a felony over a Snickers Bar. If only he hadn't pulled out that pocketknife.

Three more school boards have rebelled against the Governor and imposed mandatory mask rules. Gov. Ron DeSantis says it's another sign of America's decline. Also on today's Sunrise: — He brought it all back to masks at the end … honestly. Meanwhile, the state Agriculture Commissioner has the latest stats from the CDC. — The Governor opens two new centers where you can get the Regeneron treatment. And it's free. — And you just knew he would find a way to plug Donald Trump. — Pat Diaz talks about the staffing crisis in hospitals from COVID-19. — And finally, a Florida Man ordered a life-size bronze statue of himself and billed taxpayers $75,000.

The Governor says out loud what we've all been thinking; in Ron DeSantis World, he's the victim … not the one slinging bullshit. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Miami-Dade's school superintendent draws a line in the sand. He opposes the Governor's emergency order that forbids mandatory mask policies at public schools and told the Board of Education their threats mean nothing to him. — Florida Democrats in Congress are criticizing the Governor's mask policy … or lack thereof. And they blame DeSantis for the resurgence of COVID-19 in Florida. — And finally, two Florida Men: One used a bogus credit card to steal $10,000 worth of home improvement supplies from a Home Depot. The other has his phone in one hand — and his dick in the other.

COVID-19 casualties continue to pile up in Florida. Also, on today's Sunrise: — The Florida Board of Education votes to crack down on two school districts accused of trying to protect their students from COVID-19. Alachua and Broward are being punished for refusing to make masks optional. — Charlie Crist comes out swinging in the battle over face masks, with his first commercial attacking Ron DeSantis over his COVID-19 response. It will not be the last. — The Governor announces another site for COVID-19 sufferers to get monoclonal antibodies. — And since when did DeSantis become a pitchman for Regeneron? There's a theory on that. — And finally, a Florida Man and his Florida Woman used bogus vaccine passports to travel to Hawaii.

High school student JJ Holmes is pleading with the Governor to let districts adopt masking policies so he can go back to school. JJ has cerebral palsy; he's confined to a wheelchair, and can't go back to school if the other kids don't have to wear a mask. Also, on today's Sunrise: — JJ appeared courtesy of Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who continues to attack the Governor's entire response to the COVID-19 crisis. — The Governor held a news conference in Orlando Monday to talk about treating COVID-19 patients with Regeneron treatment … a monoclonal antibody cocktail for people who already have this disease. He even brought one of his top health bureaucrats because her daughter was treated with monoclonal antibodies. — But Democrats in the Legislature says there is so much more the Governor should be doing to help hospitals deal with the new wave of COVID-19 cases. — And finally, two stories: A Florida Man who can steal your catalytic converter in 90 seconds flat and a Florida Woman arrested for exposing his breasts to her husband ... in jail.

The showdown over masks in schools is heading to court. Parents are suing the state over the Governor's ban on mask mandates and the state wants the court to dismiss the lawsuit without a full hearing. Also, on today's Sunrise: — The state plans to file a motion to dismiss before noon … a decision could come by the end of the week. — The Governor's "no mask mandate" is also playing out in the court of public opinion. School boards in Alachua and Broward have ignored Ron DeSantis' threat to cut their funding if they require students to mask up. — Broward County School Board Chair Rosalind Osgood says they know from firsthand experience that masks prevent the spread of the COVID-19. — It was quite a week in Florida: 152,000 cases of COVID-19 and 1,071 fatalities. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says we're doing worse than Third World nations — all of them. — And finally, the stories of two Florida Men: One was busted for threatening Disney executives with C-4 plastic explosives and hand grenades; the other stole $13 million and spent it on internet porn.

The body of the legendary FSU Football coach Bobby Bowden will lie in state in the Historic Capitol from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. for public viewing. In lieu of flowers, the family asks for charitable contributions to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. Also on today's Sunrise: — Gov. Ron DeSantis is dropping hints that the state may resume daily COVID-19 reports after cutting back to weekly reports in June — just before the summer spike began. But now the Governor says they can use those county-by-county breakdowns. — House Democrats want more than just maybe. They want numbers. But until the state starts publishing those numbers again, Nikki Fried says you can always count on the feds. — DeSantis is starting a new program to treat COVID-19 victims with Regeneron, and for once it sounds like he's taking the delta variant seriously. — The Governor's Office is also conceding they don't have the authority to withhold the salaries of school board members and superintendents who voted to impose mask mandates at local schools. — Sunrise looks at vaccine hesitancy and how to talk with people who won't get the shot. — And finally, three Florida Men used a shark to open a can of beer.

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The battle over mask mandates in schools is getting tense. Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is warning Broward County schools to rescind their mask mandate or face sanctions … but the Joe Biden administration says it will work to bypass the Ron DeSantis administration. Also on today's Sunrise: — The Governor is still spinning the stats for kids who are sick with COVID-19. Despite the surge in pediatric cases, DeSantis insists the proportions of kids infected with the disease are the same as last year. — Once again, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is appealing to DeSantis to change his mind about masks and start talking about the surge in COVID-19 cases. — They may not want to talk about COVID-19 right now, but DeSantis and friends have started handing out $1,000 checks to teachers ... a reward for their service last year during the pandemic. So, you had Corcoran threatening to cut off funding for districts that impose mask mandates while also handing out checks to teachers who masked up last year. — And finally, two Florida Men: One is suing Facebook over censorship, the other is nursing a head wound after trying to hide from a police dog.

Democrats in the House are urging school boards to ignore the Governor's ban on school mask mandates and stand up for student safety. But Gov. Ron DeSantis says parents need to make that decision … not school boards and superintendents. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Are there limits when your choice affects other children? — Meanwhile, more school districts say they will ignore the Governor's orders against mask mandates. The latest is Broward County. — DeSantis and the CDC are disputing some new case numbers and the result could be the resumption of daily COVID-19 reports by the Florida Department of Health. — The Governor starts handing out bonus checks to law enforcement. — And finally, a Florida man got lost on a golf cart. He was searching for a Chili's but ended up in jail.

It's turned into Nikki Fried day; she's all over Sunrise. For starters, she continues to do the Governor's job supplying updates on COVID-19. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Gov. Ron DeSantis has insisted masks CANNOT be mandatory when classes resume, but school board members say they're the ones who should make that decision. — You'll hear from Lila Harley, the young girl from Jacksonville who wrote a letter to her school board pleading for a mask mandate. — Fried is also urging local officials to ignore the Governor's "no mask mandate" when they make plans for the upcoming school year. — And finally, two Florida Men: One put hidden cameras in the bathroom of his martial arts studio; the other bit off part of another man's ear.

Florida's COVID-19 crisis shows no sign of slowing down. In fact, it's getting worse. Also on today's Sunrise: — More people are hospitalized than ever … but the Governor is trying to dismiss those numbers by say it's all part of the cycle. — Florida's kids are heading back to school and Gov. Ron DeSantis is sticking to his guns … saying local school districts cannot require students to wear a mask. — The state Board of Education weighed in, but not in a good way. They adopted an emergency rule saying students shamed for refusing to wear a mask in school are eligible for a scholarship to a private school. — The rule was approved unanimously by the Governor's supporters who serve on the board. — And finally, two Florida Men: One of them had to call a professional trapper to get rid of a toilet iguana; the other died of COVID-19 after downplaying the epidemic.

Gov. Ron DeSantis held a secret meeting on COVID-19. No reporters in the room mean no embarrassing questions about the rise in cases. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Democrats in the Legislature are piling on DeSantis. Sen. Annette Taddeo wants the Governor to declare a state of emergency and Sen. Audrey Gibson wants him to order the health department to return to daily reporting of COVID-19 stats. — Congressman Charlie Crist, who is running for Governor, says DeSantis is more concerned with a run for the White House than he is about the surge in COVID-19 cases. — And as long as the Governor is ignoring the issue, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried — also running for Governor — decided to start holding her own news conferences on the COVID-19 crisis. — In Washington, the House holds its first hearing on the Insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, much to the dismay of Congressman Matt Gaetz. — Speaking of Gaetz, his future sister-in-law describes him as “weird and creepy.” Roxanne Luckey posted a video on social media describing how he encouraged a colleague in his mid-30s to ask her out when she was a 19-year-old Capitol intern. — And finally, a Florida man wanted to walk to New York in a water bubble.

Florida's Department of Health has disturbing news about COVID-19: The number of new cases went up by 60% last week, but don't worry. Ron DeSantis says those counts don't count. Also on today's Sunrise: — The number of fatalities was also up by almost 44%. Those numbers do count. — Yet, DeSantis is still pursuing his strategy of downplaying the threat and inviting tourists to come on down because Florida is open for business. Except, of course, for those 38,670 Floridians who have been killed by COVID-19. — So, how do you encourage people to get vaccinated? FAMU President Larry Robinson is making a video appeal to students who are returning to campus. Just in case that doesn't work, FAMU will also be giving away a million dollars' worth of merchandise for staff and students who get the shot. — In the aftermath of the Surfside tragedy, Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried wants the Legislature to update condo regs and create a statewide commission to hear complaints. — Florida's Chief Financial Officer gets down to the business of reforming NICO (the Birth-Related Neurological Injury Compensation Association). His appointment to the new board is a good sign. — And finally, two Florida Men: One is going to the federal pen for child pornography; the other went to the hospital after showing off with a gun.

Gov. Ron DeSantis draws a line in the sand — masks will not be mandated in schools. And if the feds try to force the issue, the Governor says he'll call the Legislature back into Session to do something about it. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Meanwhile, a group of doctors in Miami says DeSantis should less time attacking Dr. Anthony Fauci and more time talking up the vaccines. — A ceremonial signing for House Bill 3, the $200 million plan to provide free books to kids from kindergarten to the fifth grade who are having trouble reading at their grade level. — A conversation with two lawmakers on opposite sides of the aisle. First up is Republican Rep. Fiona McFarland of Tampa, followed by Democrat Sen. Shevrin Jones of Miami Gardens. — And finally, a Florida Man beat up his Uber driver and carjacked his SUV.

A COVID-19 vaccination task force is calling on the state and the feds to step up their outreach in minority communities. Also, on today's Sunrise: — As hospitals in Jacksonville cope with a new wave of COVID-19 patients, Mayor Lenny Curry is calling on people to use a mask and get vaccinated, but there won't be any mandates or closings. — Curry joined health care executives who say deaths have increased dramatically this month and there are 800 COVID-19 patients in Jacksonville hospitals. Almost all are unvaccinated. — Pop quiz: The Governor held a news conference Wednesday. Did he talk about the 40,000 Floridians killed by COVID-19 … or fish killed by red tide? — When asked by reporters about the doubling of COVID-19 cases over the past week in Florida, Ron DeSantis said he doesn't care much about that particular statistic. —  And finally, a Florida Man (and Baptist youth pastor) has been busted three times in the past two months for child pornography and video voyeurism.

This latest episode of Sunrise has a bit of a celebrity feel to it … starting with Britney Spears. Congressman Charlie Crist has filed a bill that would give new legal rights to people who end up having their lives controlled by a court-ordered guardian of conservatorship; he has a Republican co-sponsor. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Spears' court battle against her dad inspired the "FREE" bill; it would affect more than a million Americans. — The Tampa Bay Bucs are honored at the White House for winning the Super Bowl. But President Joe Biden says this goes far beyond what they did on the football field. — Biden dropped a couple of jokes, but Bucs quarterback Tom Brady had the best lines. — Rep. Dotie Joseph talks about voter suppression in the Florida legislature. — A state Senator (who serves as chair of the Florida GOP) is investigated over allegations of sexually harassing a male aide. The party apparently concluded it did not happen. — And finally, authorities ordered a Florida Man not to toot his own horn on Fort Myers Beach.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is promising to appeal the latest ruling in the state's lawsuit to force the CDC to rescind its health and safety guidelines for cruise ships. Also, on today's Sunrise: — The Governor has already signed a new state law prohibiting businesses (like cruise lines) from requiring proof of vaccination from their customers … and he says there's a reason why so many people won't get their shots. — The head of Florida's Department of Environmental Protection is in the Tampa Bay area today to meet with local officials dealing with a massive fish kill. — A celebration of the newly approved Florida Wildlife Corridor Act. It was championed by National Geographic nature photographer Carlton Ward. — And finally, a Florida Man gets eight months in prison for his role in The Capitol coup on Insurrection Day.

Gov. Ron DeSantis returned from his trip to Texas, where he met Florida officers sent to patrol the Mexican border. Also, on today's Sunrise: — As the Governor was helping fuel the culture war out West, COVID-19 was doing a number back home. We set a new low last week in the number of vaccinations. So many Americans are refusing to get vaccinated, the U.S. Surgeon General says misinformation has become a threat to public health. — Florida had more than 45,000 new cases over the past week, which was responsible for more than 20% of all the new cases in America. — A setback for the Governor's plan to ban vaccine passports on cruise ships sailing from Florida. A federal appeals court overturned a lower-court ruling that said the CDC overstepped its bounds regulating the cruise industry. — Unemployment was up slightly in June … it was the third month in a row where the rate ticked up by one-tenth of one percent. But there was also a significant increase in the labor force. — Florida added more than 80,000 new jobs last month. That's good news, regardless of the higher unemployment rate. — And finally, two Florida Men: One broke into an airport and tried to hide in a Coast Guard plane; the other doused a store full of people with anti-bear bear spray to make his escape with some stolen candles.

Florida's COVID-19 spike continues. The latest report from the CDC says we've got one of the highest transmission rates in the country; it's so bad that folks in Los Angeles are being advised not to vacation in Florida. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling on Floridians who are protesting on behalf of the people of Cuba to get out of the street. — The Governor is also facing some tough questions about selective enforcement of the state's new anti-protest law. Sen. Shevrin Jones tells Sunrise that DeSantis doesn't seem to mind a protest as long as he agrees with it. — Speaking of Cuba, the Governor is calling on the President to find some way to get the internet restored in Cuba so the protesters there can get their stories and pictures out to the rest of the world. FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr says we have a way — all it takes is the will. — Two central Florida cops, a father and son, are now facing federal charges for their alleged involvement in the coup at The Capitol. — And finally, a Florida Man triple feature: One hired a hit man to kill his ex and blame it on Black Lives Matter, another is a former deputy going to prison for planting drugs on innocent drivers. The third left his kid in the car while he went drinking in a strip club.

Florida's education bureaucracy is putting pressure on Hillsborough County schools. Education Commissioner Richard Corcoran is furious that the local board voted not to renew the contracts of four charter schools. But supporters of the School Board say these charters didn't live up to their contracts and the commish is playing politics. Also on today's Sunrise: — The state Board of Education has also approved new standards for civics, government and Holocaust education backed by the Governor. — If you've got kids under the age of 17, check your bank account. Today is the day the new child care tax credits included in the American Rescue Plan take effect. — Another batch of Floridians heads to Montana to help fight wildfires. More than 90 members of the Florida Forest Service are now deployed out West. — And finally, two Florida Man stories: A City Councilman accused of being a fugitive from Costa Rica and the other needed a double lung transplant because he kept putting off his COVID-19 shot.

Florida's COVID-19 surge continues with more than 20,000 new cases over the past four days, but the Governor won't be changing policies or imposing any mask mandates. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Ron DeSantis wants the federal government to do something to help the demonstrators in Cuba; he supports their street protests against the Cuban government. Quite a change for the guy who wanted to lock up Black Lives Matter protesters in America. — DeSantis says one thing the U.S. can do to support the dissidents in Cuba is to provide satellite internet after their government pulled the plug on the net. — Florida will be spending more than $100 million to beef up civics education this year, including a new emphasis on debate in high school. — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is asking for your suggestions to help encourage what's known as “energy equity.” — Fried runs the state energy office and says studies have shown that Black, Hispanic and low-income families face an energy burden three times higher than other consumers. —And finally, a Florida Woman went to jail after refusing to wear a mask on an airplane, spitting on her fellow passengers as she was being removed from the plane.

About every Florida politician in sight is condemning the Cuban government's crackdown on protesters and expressing solidarity with the people of Cuba. Sen. Marco Rubio is warning this could trigger the next Mariel boatlift. Also, on today's Sunrise: — The next Speaker of the Florida House says he doesn't see the need for any immediate action by the Legislature to address the condo collapse in Surfside. Paul Renner says the code works … the problem here appears to have been the condo association. — Renner also warned against seeking legislative remedies before figuring out the actual cause of the disaster. — The Governor hits the road to announce $30 million in grants for some of the least populated areas of the state. They're called Small City Community Development Block Grants. That money will pay for everything from sidewalks and sewers to downtown revitalizations. — Starting next month, Carnival Cruise Lines says anyone who wants to set sail on one of their ships from a Florida port will have to be vaccinated … or buy a special travel insurance policy to cover any COVID-19 related expenses. — And finally, authorities are accusing a Florida Man of trying to smuggle crystal meth into the Orange County jail — by concealing it in his foreskin.

Florida's latest COVID-19 stats are showing another surge is underway. The state Department of Health is reporting a 51% increase in new cases last week compared to the previous week and the delta variant is now the dominant strain in Florida. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Vaccinations are the key to beating the pandemic; 55% of Floridians are at least partially vaccinated. But you don't hear much about it from the Governor anymore. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, who is running for Governor next year, says Ron DeSantis should be doing everything he can to encourage people to get their shots. — During a speech to the Democratic Club of The Villages, Fried also accused DeSantis of trying to rewrite the history of Florida's COVID-19 response to make himself look better. — It's back to Zoom for employees at the Miami-Dade Courthouse. In the aftermath of the Champlain Tower condo collapse in Surfside, engineers recommended emergency repairs at the courthouse, so employees are back to working at home. — And finally, a Florida Man walks the beach with a loaded gun on his back just hoping to be stopped by police.

Two weeks after the collapse of the condo in Surfside, the search for survivors has become a search for remains. The focus is now on the survivors, to help them deal with the trauma. Also, on today's Sunrise: — The Governor is also promising survivors they won't have to pay property taxes on the rubble that used to be their home. — If you lost power after Elsa blew through, Public Service Commission Chairman Gary Clark says it should be restored today. He made the announcement Thursday. — Storm damages were minimal, but there was one fatality: a sailor stationed in Jacksonville died when a tree branch fell to the street and tore the top off his car. — Senate Democrats want Gov. Ron DeSantis to do a better job convincing reluctant Floridians to get vaccinated. — Two South Florida men are suspects in the assassination of the President of Haiti. — The Florida Man who created a charity called "We Build the Wall,” accused of keeping the money for himself, has been indicted again. — Florida Realtors bank big bucks for their constitutional amendment drive. — And finally, a Florida Man sues a Florida Couple in a dispute over dogs, a stolen fence, peeping neighbors, high-intensity lights aimed next door and signs accusing the neighbor of being a perv. In other words, just your average day in the land of Florida Man.

Elsa moves on; it's time to clean up. Also, on today's Sunrise: — If you plan to post any pictures of the damage on social media, the state Emergency Management director says tag him … they may be able to use those pictures when filing a claim with the feds. — As the search continues in the rubble of the Champlain Towers South in Surfside, the Governor refuses to say whether Florida should do anything to encourage more inspections of aging condo towers. — The tower may have been 40 years old, but Ron DeSantis says it had problems from the start. — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried is calling on the state's highest court to hear an appeal over Florida's law that preempts the authority of city and county commissions to pass gun laws. It also threatens big fines and even removal from office for any official who dares to try. — Fried was joined by a host of local officials from South Florida who say that preemption law is a violation of their First Amendment rights and prevents them from protecting their own citizens. — A South Florida lawmaker holds a workshop on community violence. Rep. Kevin Chambliss says they're looking for solutions. — And finally, a Florida Man found a million dollars when cleaning up his house.

Officials are trying to assess the damage from Elsa as it moves across the state. The Governor is worried about floods. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Good news on the economic front: Florida's tax collections in May beat the official estimate by $574 million, much of which came from increased sales taxes. — Speaking of sales taxes, this is the final day of the sales tax holiday for live events or outdoor gear. — Gov. Ron DeSantis may have won the first round of his fight with the feds over cruise ships, but the battle isn't over. The Justice Department has filed a formal notice of appeal and they're raising questions about Florida's new law banning vaccine passports. — The COVID-19 crisis took a huge financial bite out of the program that provides free and reduced prices on breakfast and lunch at Florida schools. — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says the Governor had federal money to fill the gaps in the school nutrition program but chose to spend it elsewhere. So, she bypassed him and got the money directly from the USDA. — And finally, two Florida Man stories: A professional wrestler who needs to hire a chauffeur; and a guy who punched a 74-year-old woman at Home Depot before stabbing another associate with a screwdriver. Talk about the wrong tool for the job.

Florida's Emergency Operations Center is on alert as Elsa makes a run at the Sunshine State. The Governor says your best advice is NOT to bug out. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Elsa didn't do much in Miami-Dade, but the threat of high winds and excess water was enough to convince officials to order the demolition of the remains of the Surfside Condo before the storm made things worse. — They found more bodies after the demolition, but more than 100 people are still missing. — Another lawsuit has been filed against the state's new gambling deal with the Seminole Tribe. The company that owns Miami's Magic City Casino and the Bonita Springs Poker Room claims it violates the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. — Part-time Florida Man Donald Trump got an early start on Independence Day when he held a rally in Sarasota Saturday night. It was his first rally in Florida since losing the election — which he still won't admit. — Trump spent most of his time spinning the big lie about a rigged election; he also suggested lynching might be appropriate for The Capitol cop who shot and killed a MAGA rioter on Insurrection Day. — And finally, stories of two Florida Men, with one accused of illegal dumping in a residential neighborhood, including 3,700 pounds of wet concrete.

Florida's usual political follies are taking a back seat to the tragedy in Miami-Dade where a condo collapsed. Surfside Mayor Charles Burkett says the building literally pancaked and calls it a horrific catastrophe. Also on today's Sunrise: — Emergency crews from across Miami-Dade have converged on the site and the Governor went to see for himself. “It's bad.” — It's going to be a while before they figure out exactly why this happened. — Before Gov. Ron DeSantis flew to Miami-Dade, he held a news conference in Tampa to sign bills rebooting the state's vocational education and training system. He says that makes more sense for some people when compared to the price of a university degree. — 150,000 Floridians who are receiving federal unemployment benefits during the pandemic will be cut off early. DeSantis is taking Florida out of the program 10 weeks early … which means those $300 weekly checks end Saturday. — And finally, part-time Florida Man Donald Trump will be returning to the Sunshine State on July 3 for his first Florida rally since the election. There will be fireworks … both figuratively and literally. Also, the story of a Florida woman with a bad case of road rage — and a gun.

Florida gets an assist from First Lady Jill Biden, who is holding two events in the state to encourage people to get vaccinated. Also, on today's Sunrise: — College kids can say adios to Zoom. The head of the Florida Board of Governors says the state university system is ready to return to full-time face-to-face instruction. — The board also approved the appointment of two new university presidents … including the first full-time female president at New College of Florida. Don't let her looks deceive you: Dr. Patricia Okker can probably kick your butt … and outrun it too. — The board also approved a new president for Florida State University and the reappointment of the presidents of Florida Poly and Florida International. — House Speaker Chris Sprowls is asking the people who run the universities to produce innovative ideas to make sure conservative students and faculty members aren't silenced on campus. — Congressman Matt Gaetz claims the military stand-down to address White supremacy and extremist behavior that is hurting the service … but the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff says they need to know. — And finally, police are accusing a Florida Woman of battering her boyfriend — with a plate full of chicken.

Florida's education system is getting serious about civics. Gov. Ron DeSantis approved three bills to revamp civics instruction in Florida schools. Also, on today's Sunrise: — One bill orders the department of education to revamp the entire civics curriculum from kindergarten till the end of high school … and more. — Another bill prohibits colleges and universities from excluding speakers with unpopular viewpoints. It's the Florida GOP's response to longstanding claims that liberal professors cancel conservatives; House Speaker Chris Sprowls says it's more than just political posturing. — Senate President Wilton Simpson shares that concern. During a speech to members of the Board of Governors, Simpson said universities are out of step with the rest of the state. — On a lighter note, Wilton also recommended that members of the board not kill their annoying teenagers. — And finally, a Florida Man is fined $2,500 because he cut the wrong nut.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is still basking in the warm glow of a favorable court ruling in his fight with the feds over getting cruise ships back in business. The Governor says there are limits to what the government can do to protect you from the pandemic. Also, on today's Sunrise: — DeSantis made his first public comments about the court ruling during a news conference in Jacksonville about the state's financial commitment to support people with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. — For Rep. Scott Plakon of Longwood, this is personal. Plakon says the state is spending more money on victims of Alzheimer's and their caregivers. — Officials at the Florida Developmental Disabilities Council are hoping the Governor will be just as generous with their clients. They're asking DeSantis to draw down $300 million in Medicaid money to help pay for home care services. — Big changes are coming to Florida Politics. Publisher Peter Schorsch talks about upcoming projects, including a new Florida-centric podcast, hiring new reporters to beef up coverage in Miami Dade and creating a new repository of all of the vilest political ads out there. — And finally, the stories of two Florida men: One has a tattoo of the state on his forehead, the other is accused of pulling a gun during a dispute over cream cheese. The victim's mom is the chief of police.

Gov. Ron DeSantis and Attorney General Ashley Moody have won their first legal victory in their fight to unleash the cruise ship industry. But the battle is far from over. Also, on today's #Sunrise: — 290 more names have been added to Florida's death toll from COVID 19 … along with 10,000 new cases over the past week. — The state economy continues to rebound from the pandemic. The jobless rate was up a tad in May… but mostly because of a big increase in the labor force. — For the first time, Florida now has just as many people in the workforce as it did before the pandemic — Remember when Donald Trump attorney Sydney Powell promised to “release the Kraken” and prove the election was stolen? Well, Nikki Fried is threatening to do the same over an unregistered charity raising money to defend election conspiracy theories. — Ambulances are going to the dogs … in a good way. The Governor has signed a bill saying K-9 cops injured in the line of duty are entitled to emergency care from paramedics, and an ambulance. — The bill was inspired by a Florida Woman who founded a group called K-9s United. —And finally, a Florida Man with a Trump flag used his truck to lay rubber all over a new rainbow painted PRIDE intersection. He's already charged with a hate crime, but wouldn't it be a hoot if he was the first arrest under Florida's new anti-protest law?

The conservative majority on the state Supreme Court rejected a constitutional amendment that would have legalized the recreational use of marijuana in Florida. It's the second pro-pot amendment rejected by the high court in the past two months. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Florida's former chief science officer says the more than 200 million gallons of wastewater from Piney Point that ended up in Tampa Bay is NOT the cause of a red tide outbreak along the beaches of Pinellas County. — It may not have been the cause, but Dr. Tom Frazer says the Piney Point discharge made the red tide worse. — Once again, Ron DeSantis refuses to say whether he believes last year's election was rigged against Donald Trump. DeSantis answered, but it had nothing to do with the question. — The woman who wants to replace DeSantis next year — Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried — is holding a news conference to talk about an investigation of a Texas charity involved in conspiracy theories related to the 2020 presidential election. — Another Democratic rival, Congressman Charlie Crist, is also holding a news conference where he will ask DeSantis to investigate Florida's ties to the insurrection at the U.S. Capitol. — One more week before the end of federal unemployment benefits that have helped Floridians during the COVID-19 crisis. The state is dropping out more than two months early because business leaders claim people won't work while those $300 per week federal benefits are available. — And finally, there's a Florida Man who stole from sick kids and a Florida couple busted after playing around at a playground.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is assembling a posse of Florida deputies to help patrol the Mexico border. Also, on today's Sunrise: — The Governor says Mexican meth and fentanyl is flooding Florida, and he wants to cut it off at the source. But they haven't figured out how many officers will be making a run for the border … or when it will happen. — DeSantis and the state Clemency Board issue a blanket pardon for anyone charged with violating local health and safety orders … like Mike and Jillian Carnevale. — Yep, enforcing a mask mandate is persecution. And DeSantis says they were victims of government overreach. — Nikki Fried was the only Cabinet member to vote against the blanket pardon: She accuses the Governor of encouraging lawlessness and trying to turn Florida into a cradle for the insurrection. — It's the end of an era as Florida Power and Light begins demolition of their last coal-fired power plant in the Sunshine State. The CEO of the state's largest power company says they're moving on from coal. FP&L is building a new solar plant near the site of the Indiantown Cogeneration Plant in Martin County that just blew up. — It's been more than six weeks since the end of the Legislative Session, and we're still trying to figure out exactly what happened. A group of lawmakers describe it in just one word … “spaghetti politics.” — OK. it's not one word … but there's always one guy who breaks the rules. — And finally, a Florida Man told police it was OK for him to go bottomless at the beach because he was still wearing a shirt. It was not.

Gov. Ron DeSantis claims he can ignore the state Cabinet when he picks a new boss at the Department of Environmental Protection. Agriculture Commissioner and Cabinet member Nikki Fried told DeSantis he's wrong. Also on today's Sunrise: — Fried says she'll sue if DeSantis tries this power grab. They also clashed over the adoption of a new rule to implement House Bill 1 — the anti-protest law that allows the state to override any city or county's decision to reduce spending on law enforcement. — Fried is also calling on the Governor to reverse his decision and order the Florida Department of Health to resume issuing daily reports on COVID-19 cases. They're only doing weekly summaries now. — The Sierra Club of Florida issues a scorecard for the 2021 Session: it's not pretty. The club is concerned about assaults on the environment … and democracy. Deborah Foote with the Sierra Club is today's Sunrise Interview. — And finally, police arrested a Florida woman for going commando at a Circle K.

Another promising young lawmaker has decided to get out of town. Michele Rayner-Goolsby made history last year when she became the first openly LGBTQ+ Black woman to be elected to the state Legislature. Rayner is running for a congressional seat in Saint Petersburg being vacated by fellow Democrat Charlie Crist. Also, on today's Sunrise: — Gov. Ron DeSantis travels to a Jewish School in Surfside to sign a bill mandating a moment of silence at the start of every day in public schools. It's a not-so-subtle effort to put prayer back in the classroom. — DeSantis was also heckled by a free speech demonstrator who was hustled from the building by several officers before he could say much. — Attorney General Ashley Moody is thanking law enforcement officers; she traveled to the bustling metropolis of Perry in Taylor County as part of her “Thin Line Tribute.” — And finally, a Florida Man was busted not for a gun … but for the Samurai sword.