Florida Keys Braces for Building Boom as State Considers Easing Growth Limits

Florida Keys Development Limits Could be Eased, Raising Environmental Concerns Drafted on: Dec 25, 2023 The state is considering easing strict long-standing limits on development in the Florida Keys, a move that could fuel the biggest building boom in the ecologically fragile island chain in nearly a half-century. It could – at least potentially-open the …

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Florida Republican Chairman Christian Ziegler Defends Innocence, Vows to Stay in Office Amid Rape Accusation

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. (AP) — The chair of Florida’s Republican Party says he will not resign over a woman’s allegation that he raped her, proclaiming his innocence in an email to supporters. He did not address any specifics of the accusation that has roiled the state’s conservative politics. Christian Ziegler sent the statement to state …

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Shocking 563% Rate Increase Hits Condo Owners!

Tom Baker, Jim Smith, and Rob Lasch, members of the Marbella Condominiums Association board, are seen standing outside their beachfront home in Daytona Beach Shores, Florida. They have faced a dramatic increase of over 500% in their property insurance rates after Hurricanes Ian and Nicole caused damage to their back patio and pool in 2022. …

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DeSantis Urges Florida GOP Chairman to Step Down Amid Criminal Probe

Governor Ron DeSantis is calling for the resignation of Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler in light of an ongoing criminal investigation into an accusation of sexual battery. DeSantis expressed that it would be untenable for Ziegler to continue in his role given the grave circumstances. “I don’t see how he can continue with that …

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Florida GOP Chairman Under Investigation for Alleged Rape

Florida’s Republican Party chairman is the focus of a rape investigation, but no charges have been brought, and his lawyer is confident he will be cleared of any wrongdoing. Regardless, the probe into Christian Ziegler comes at a crucial juncture for the Republican Party of Florida. With Donald Trump and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis seeking …

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Allegations of Rape Against Florida Republican Party Chair Surface

Sarasota Police Department Investigating Florida Republican Party Chair Christian Ziegler Christian Ziegler, chair of the Florida Republican Party, is currently under investigation by the Sarasota Police Department. Derek Byrd, Ziegler’s attorney, confirmed the ongoing investigation. Although Byrd did not disclose the nature of the allegations, the Sarasota Police Department responded to a CBS News request …

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Sexual Battery Allegations Against Florida GOP Chairman

Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler is reportedly under a criminal investigation for allegations of sexual battery, including rape, according to a complaint filed with the Sarasota Police Department. The 13-page report released is heavily redacted, providing scarce details beyond the mention of “rape” and a date of “10/02/2023” in connection with a sexual battery …

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