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Florida Dems slam DeSantis for ousting Monique Worrell for dereliction of duty: ‘Look in the mirror’ » A group of Democratic Florida state lawmakers blasted Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) for suspending State Attorney Monique Worrell (D) on Wednesday, criticizing the governor for his “derelictio… Thehill.com

DeSantis suspends Democratic state attorney Monique Worrell for ‘neglect of duty’ » Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) suspended Democratic State Attorney Monique Worrell on Wednesday for an alleged “neglect of duty.” “The state of Florida is a law-and-order state, and that means we su… Thehill.com

Lawyers for DeSantis and suspended prosecutor Worrell argue before Florida Supreme Court » Lawyers for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and suspended Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell argued Wednesday before the Florida Supreme Court, in a case that will decide whether Worrell would need to seek reinstatement through the Republican-controlled state Senate. Worrell was joined in the courtroom gallery by dozens who traveled to Tallahassee to support her. At the heart of her… News.yahoo.com

When DeSantis removed Orlando prosecutor, he ignored the data and democracy | Opinion » Playing politics with public safety sets a dangerous precedent | Opinion News.yahoo.com

Florida Gov. DeSantis suspends another Democratic prosecutor as he seeks GOP presidential nomination » Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday suspended the top prosecutor in Orlando, again wielding his executive power over local government in taking on a contentious issue in the 2024 presidential race. It's the second time DeSantis, a Republican, has removed a Democratic state attorney and follows an investigation that began when a teenager was charged with fatally shooting a television reporter and a 9-year-old girl. “It is my duty as Governor to ensure that the laws enacted by our duly elected Legislature are followed,” DeSantis said during a news conference in Tallahassee announcing the suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell of the 9th Judicial Circuit, which serves Orange and Osceola counties. News.yahoo.com

Voter rights group to protest DeSantis’s suspension of state attorney  » A Florida-based voting rights group is planning to protest Gov. Ron DeSantis’s (R) suspension of State Attorney Monique Worrell (D), saying the governor “abused his power and undercut the democrati… Thehill.com

Florida Cop Charged After Tasing a Man and Setting Him on Fire » The victim suffered burns to three-quarters of his body. Finance.yahoo.com

Florida Gov. DeSantis Suspends Official, Smiles Behind 'This Is Fine' Meme » Florida Governor, Disney hater, and high-heeled shoe fan Ron DeSantis announced the immediate suspension of a democratically elected state attorney on August 9 with the help of an online meme. The resulting scene is sad, confusing, and yet another example of how the terminally online politician is just the worst. Finance.yahoo.com

TIMELINE: Gov. Ron DeSantis suspends Orange-Osceola State Attorney Monique Worrell » Citing a neglect of duty, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis announced Wednesday morning that he was suspending Ninth Judicial Circuit State Attorney Monique Worrell effective immediately. Read live updates below, News.yahoo.com

Facing South Florida for Aug 13: State Attorney Monique Worrell Suspended » Guest: Christian Ziegler, Republican Party of Florida Chair Cbsnews.com