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Bloomberg Radio New York
"nikki freed" Discussed on Bloomberg Radio New York
"World and national news when they know Amy Mars. All right, thank you, Paul, sources tell Bloomberg news that President Biden is prepared to announce a four month extension of the moratorium on repaying student loan debt. He's also poised to announce a sweeping package that forgives $10,000 in debt for borrowers who earn less than a $125,000 a year and another $20,000 in debt for pell grant recipients. That is according to sources with Bloomberg news. It is the 7th freeze extension since the COVID-19 pandemic started back in March of 2020, sources say it'll probably be the last one too, as it would take this pause beyond the November midterm elections, a formal announcement is expected from The White House today. We're watching that for you. Big primary races in Florida and New York, democratic voters went for what pollsters call the safe choice, choosing former governor Charlie Crist, he beat progressive challenger Nikki freed with nearly 60% of the vote. Florida congressman Matt Gaetz won his Republican primary with nearly 70% of the vote, he credited Donald Trump for his win telling his supporters about a congratulatory phone call. He was very excited and very proud and he told the great voters in northwest Florida to be ready because we've got another big win coming in 2024. It's remains under federal investigation for sex trafficking. In New York representative Jerry Nadler beat representative Carolyn maloney 55 to 24%, they have been longtime allies, but they became opponents this year because of redistricting. And federal agencies are taking precautions to protect their employees in the face of growing threats, got exec reports, the federal government announced security reviews and other steps to stave off any potential danger of global news 24 hours a day
Bloomberg Radio New York
"nikki freed" Discussed on Bloomberg Radio New York
"Bloomberg radio Now a global news update Peace talks between Russia and Ukraine could be in the works of Ukrainian negotiators as draft peace treaty documents could set the stage for direct talks between presidents Putin and zelensky there are reports the two could meet in turkey sometime in the near future to discuss an end to the war Will Smith's career is already reportedly taking a hit after he slapped Chris Rock at the Oscar Sunday The Hollywood Reporter says a couple of smith's upcoming projects have been moved to the back burner by Netflix and Sony This includes production on fast and loose and bad boys four There's no word on if smith's actions will impact his upcoming movie Emancipation which is set to come out later this year on Apple TV plus Yesterday Smith announced his resignation from the academy of motion pictures arts and sciences Gas prices are on a slight decline triple-A reports the nationwide average for a regular gallon of gas is $4 and 20 cents That's down from the average a week ago of $4 and 24 cents However to start increase from gas prices last year this time in 2021 the nationwide average was two 87 California has the highest average costing 5 86 a gallon fuel prices of skyrocketed since Russia launched its invasion of Ukraine in late February The investigation into the death of 14 year old tyrese Sampson who fell from the freefall thrill ride in Orlando last week was updated Friday by Florida agriculture commissioner Nikki freed whose agency is leading the investigation To reassure tyrese family Friends and all those impacted by this tragedy that we are fully committed to finding out what happened so we can better prevent such tragedies from happening in the.
The Stuttering John Podcast
"nikki freed" Discussed on The Stuttering John Podcast
"Be sure to take advantage of their opening day super promo. Make a bet on the Thursday, September 9th season opener to the Super Bowl champion Buccaneers ugg and the Dallas Cowboys ugg. And if you lose your wager will be refunded up to 25 hours for new customers only when signing up and using promo code NFL 100. The only other thing I could think of, Jen is the person who's claiming to be Nikki freed's people. You know, I'm not Nikki frees people, but then again, that email was given to me by the Nikki freak. That is just weird. Well, you know, Nikki will know whether she has a Pamela affiliated with her. Yeah, it was weird. When I called back and said, it was wrong, can you let John know? I said, I don't have John's phone number. She said she didn't have your phone number right there. Yeah, no, no, no. It's either. Given the troll, my phone number, that's great. Hopefully they don't have Pegasus spyware. All they need is your phone number. I don't even know if they need your phone number anymore. No. Trust me, you know. I just before we get started, I want to make sure that Nick is coming on. Okay, go ahead. Because, you know, or this is just like one big, you know, which is fine with me. I just did an hour and a half with I go get my plug for my phone so that I have my notes on the candidate. Yeah, go ahead. I'm going to show you anyway. I'll share something. This is too funny. This is let's see. This is another takedown. So what he said was correct. Okay. Thank you, Jen. First on COVID origins. You've said from that podium that under no circumstance would President Biden have her prior Doctor Fauci. Is that still the case? It's not until the united age never funded gain a function research for coronaviruses in Wuhan. Documents published by the major that is not true, which would mean that he misled Congress. Well, first, I would say that NIH has refuted that reporting. And I would point you to that..
Bloomberg Radio New York
"nikki freed" Discussed on Bloomberg Radio New York
"The firefighters. Police officers, MTs construction workers and doctors and nurses in a pre recorded message, Biden said, the commemoration spring everything painfully back, no matter how long it's been. The commander in chief noted how the attacks brought a true sense of national unity to the country. The president and first lady will visit all three Memorial's Saturday to mark the anniversary California sticks, he fired his closing in on one million acres. The massive blaze is 59% contained with more than 950,000 acres burned. Cal Fire says more than 4800 fire lightning personnel are still on the front lines. The Dixie Fire broke out in mid July and Eastern Butte County near Highway 70. The fire has since spread to the north and east into multiple counties. Cal Fire says nearly 2300 structures are still considered threatened and estimated 736 homes have been destroyed. Regulators are working around the clock to support eventually approving coronavirus vaccines for young kids. Sarah Bartlett has more. That's the word from the FDA amid a push to get kids under the age of 12 eligible as they return to school. Pfizer's vaccine is available for kids, 12 and older Despite the promise of nonstop work being done, top FDA officials issued A word of caution, saying, We have to let the science and data guide us. I'm Sarah Bartlett, a company that specializes in pest, termite mosquito and bedbug control services has concluded which cities have the most bedbugs. Terminix Global Holdings, is announcing that the city with the most bedbugs is Los Angeles, California. Rick Cooper, senior director of bedbugs services at Terminix says bedbugs go where people go so they can be virtually anywhere. I'm Brian shook on this 20th anniversary of 9 11. New York Senators Chuck Schumer and Kirsten Gillibrand are urging Congress to pass a new health measure. Sara Lee Kessler reports. It's called the 9 11 Responders and Survivor Health Funding Correction Act. Schumer and Gillibrand say would address a funding shortfall in the World Trade Center health program. So That people with 9 11 related medical conditions get the treatment they need and deserve. There'd also be research into the impact of toxic exposure from 9 11 and psychological trauma on the more than 35,000 people who were Children at the time attending school or daycare programs near ground zero. Nikki Minaj's husband is pleading guilty for failing to register as a sex offender in California. That's according to court documents, which show Kenneth Petty is changing his initial plea of not guilty. He was arrested during a traffic stop back in 2019. When Beverly Hills police realized he had moved to the area without submitting his status as a sex offender. Petty is required by law to register after being convicted of first degree attempted rape in 1995 in New York. Florida's agriculture commissioner and candidate for governor. Nikki Freed is reacting to President Biden's new Covid 19 vaccine mandates. Rico shall has the details. Freed says vaccines must be strongly encouraged for all workers, but frequent testing should be used for those unable or unwilling to get vaccinated. Freed says her hope is the president's more aggressive stance convinces anyone holding out that the vaccine is the best course of action. The Democrat adds that she has reservations about a blanket federal vaccine. Mandate. I recall show one of the most iconic voices in rock n roll history is releasing a holiday album, Former Journey frontman Steve Perry announced on Twitter. He's releasing a festive record called the Season just in time for this upcoming Christmas season. I'm Brian shook Now there's Bloomberg Sports Update. Yankees struggles continue as they lose to the Mets 10 to 3. That's now seven straight losses for the Yankees or the Mets break into game skid. Mets infielder Javier Baez knocking in some runs with an R B single double and fielder's choice in the game, Yankees still holding the second wild card spot in the American League, but the Blue Jays only trailed by half a game. Jets and Giants fans are hoping their teams can get off to a hot start. As the NFL season gets going this weekend. James Flippen has more for the Jets, They'll be down. In Charlotte, taking on the Carolina Panthers and former signal caller Sand Arnold. Ex jets receiver Robby Anderson also factors heavily into the Carolina offense. It's the first game for new head coach Robert Saleh as well. The Giants are home at MetLife against the Denver Broncos, who feature a strong defense and new QB Teddy Bridgewater, who actually played for the Panthers last year. The Giants haven't had a winning season since 2016 for the Jets, You'd have to go back to 2015 each fan base, just hoping for one to know after the opening weekend. James flip in New Jersey. Other games to look forward to in week one include the Steelers, visiting the Bills, the Chiefs hosting the Browns and the Packers visiting the Saints in Jacksonville. The game between the Packers and Saints was moved as a result of Hurricane Ida on Monday. The Ravens and Raiders meet in Sin City more than 93% of NFL players are now vaccinated against Covid 19. The league made the announcement Friday as the season officially started Thursday. Officials expect that number to rise is more unvaccinated players agreed to roll up their sleeves. NFL executive Vice President Jeff Miller said recent roster cuts did not have an effect on the vaccination rate as just under 93% of players were vaccinated by August. 26th US Open action Daniel Medvedev knocks off Felix O J. Ali Assim in three straight sets to move on to the finals. Meantime, two teenagers will headline the women's final match on Saturday. 18 year old Moroccan who taking on 19 year old Leila Fernando Says with the Bloomberg Sports Update on that Madison This is Bloomberg Business Week inside from the reporters and editors who bring you America's.
Newsradio 970 WFLA
"nikki freed" Discussed on Newsradio 970 WFLA
"Prevention 17,854 New Covid 19 cases confirmed along with three recent virus related deaths, and they stay lifted earlier this week, which allowed schools to enforce mask policies without the threat of financial penalty. Is back in place. An appeals court in Tallahassee making that decision today, which allows governor two sentences ban on mask mandates to remain in place while he appeals Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Freed says school districts can now get help from the U. S. Department of Education created a grant that the school boards can now go up individually. Instead of having to go through the governor's office. 13 Florida counties have mask policies conflicting with the governor's order. Today marks the peak of the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters are keeping tabs on a tropical system out in the Gulf of Mexico, southeast of Texas this weekend, but luckily nothing is headed toward Florida. With Florida's news. I'm Al Lewis from the Florida Central Credit Union Auto Loans Traffic Centre. Slight slowdowns on southbound I 75 starting around 31 in Riverview. As you work your way down to Gibson to drive earlier accident has cleared and traffic is just gaining speed there. Also on eastbound I For in Polk County at Highway 5 57 traffic slow up to the U. S. 27. Crashes cleared up there as well. Earlier collision at Lucerne Park Road is clearing up old Lucerne Park Road in winter haven Steve Foster NewsRadio w F L A A warm and steamy day lies ahead for our Saturday with rain chances at 30%. Now that tropical depression Mindy is way towards the Northeast. Winds will be returning in that easterly flow, bringing thunderstorms and showers towards the coast late afternoon. Starting the day we'll have a mix of sun and clouds lows at 78 degrees. Highs will gradually warmed in 91 with the extra humidity and make sure to stay hydrated because it will feel much warmer than what the temperature gauges on Sunday highs will reach 93 so plenty of time to enjoy the outdoors and maybe go to the beach for Max defender. Eight. I'm Heather Melinda's This is a Bloomberg money minute I half dozen senators five Democrats and independent Bernie Sanders are taking.
Newsradio 970 WFLA
"nikki freed" Discussed on Newsradio 970 WFLA
"Well, I mean, It's kind of interesting. I mean, this is this is so obvious, but think about it. This is the 1st 9 11. Um, in 19 years where we're not going to have, um, you know, armed forces in Afghanistan and those soldiers have been directed out of MacDill. Uh, you know, the entire global war on terror and everything like that, But think about it. I mean, It's hard and it's like kind of global world. You're like, Wait, You're running a war against Afghanistan out of out of Tampa, like no, that that's how it was done. And I think you and I probably know Dozens, if not more people that have come through Tampa Bay that were You know, like, In fact, some of our friends just left to go back up to work at the Pentagon. They're kind of like cycle through this community. Uh, because of the war on terror. They would You know, it's basically like a shuttle almost between D C and Tampa you would work in the Pentagon for a couple years, especially the intelligence class. I've known a lot of people who have worked in intelligence class or were contractors to the intelligence community that have You know, work in D C for a couple years and they would be redeployed down here or would work for a contractor down here. Um, you know what you think about like Bill Young. This was the late congressman from this area. This was kind of like the height of his Influence as well. You know, as the defense subcommittee chair, um you know, I think what he passed in 20 or about their about but at this point, he was really bringing home. You know, bringing home the bacon as they say to this area in terms of military project and a lot of that again, we're fighting the global war on terror out of Tampa. The defense subcommittee chair is from Pinellas County. This was really a big hub or, you know the so called military industrial complex. I'm joined right now by the publisher of Florida Politics, Peter Sure she can find online at florida politics dot com and you can find him on Twitter at Peter Schorsch, FL. Alright, Let's talk some current day Florida politics One are some of the bigger story lines that you've been following recently. Well, I mean, we're coming off the tail end of a panda of the search. Um, in the pandemic, and I think what what people don't I think what people still don't realize it. Even though we're on the downward slope, we're still a huge numbers in terms of possible ization. Yeah, numbers in terms of people dying. Um And so we're still we're like fighting the tail end of that war, whether it be The Mac mandate war with the schools were still going through that, you know, Uh, Judge Cooper, just Put he lifted or no even lift his state. He just put his know. How do you think he just lifted his day so that while the state appeals his ruling, the state cannot take away the mask mandates that several. I think 13 counties. Now maybe 14 have in place. So we're still fighting that even as you know, the I keep seeing everybody like, well, the pandemic. You know, we're past the peak of it, but I mean, That's like saying, you know, you know, every day it's hot at 1 32 o'clock. It's still hot at 3 30. It's still hot at 11. You know the peak only means you're just coming down from that. And you've got to hope that there isn't some new variant after after this, As you know, Dr Fauci talked about with new and so forth. On the political side. You know, one of the everybody kind of doing a little wait and see on whether or not a net today Oh gets into the Democratic primary to run against the Santa. The Santis is down. You know 10 to 15 points. Since the, uh you know, basically the thrust of the pandemic, so the gubernatorial race with a year to go, It's really starting to come into focus. And then the other big announcement was Wilton Simpson. Um, Senate President, uh, said that he would you know he would run for Agriculture Commissioner. He did that a couple of days after saying that The at least is going to take a look at a Texas style abortion bill. Um and so we're starting to hear some early rumblings out of people that this could be the abortion abortion bill session. A lot of people don't want to have to deal with that side there already. The divide has already Coming into focus on that one. So, um, I wouldn't say it's a slow time there, but people are you know, they're paying a little bit more attention to college football. The kids are back in school. It seems like the temperatures down a couple of degrees. But everybody is girding for coming battles, whether it be in session or the campaign trail. Tell us about a net today. Oh, and where she could fit in this Democratic primary that already includes Congressman Charlie Crist and our current agriculture commissioner, Nikki Freed. Annette studio is a state senator from Miami. She ran as Charlie Crist. LG in 2014 didn't do it. It wasn't It wasn't the best running mate. To be quite honest, um Developed into a fairly effective communicator for south forward, so she's hoping that there is a lane among female voters among South Florida voters amongst Latino voter And that if she can put all of that together, uh, I think maybe he can challenge I don't see her getting past Chris. I think Chris right now is quietly sitting back and saying, Man, this would be really great if two women split the female vote when it comes to Governor De Santis, Sis poll numbers. Any indications as to why they're dropping like they are. I mean, take a few guesses. But what does the data tell us? Well, I mean, I think that I mean, there's a multitude of reasons. I think one of the things that's interesting is that you know, almost everybody's down right now. You know, Joe Biden is down. I mean, he's had his lowest point in his approval ratings. The Santos is down, you know, he said, probably the lowest point in his approval rating. I think people are I think people are very frustrated with the pandemic. They cannot believe. You know, it was supposed to be hot girl summer, um and and that has that has collapsed going into Labor Day. And so people are frustrated with that the hate having even people that are supportive a mask mandate. We? I hate putting my little girl in a map every day. You know, I I think you know my our friend Kevin Kate, who I think you know, on Twitter. You know, he's double. He's vaccinated his wife, I think Announced today that he.
The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show
Florida Breaks Daily Covid-19 Case Record
"Florida. Is once again the nation's covid hotspot. Most recent data from the CDC shows the highest one day total of cases in Florida since the start of the pandemic. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Freed, says Governor de Santa should be doing more to keep Floridians informed about rising covid cases We know that in some areas, especially in our rural communities, their vaccination rates are very low. And now they're covid rates are very high, so he should be having daily briefings should be again doing pop up locations for vaccines, talking about the vaccines, encouraging people to get them, Freed says In the meantime, she'll continue to report numbers from the CDC because quote the people of our state deserve information. Will all top news radio 6 10 w I. O.
NewsRadio WIOD
"nikki freed" Discussed on NewsRadio WIOD
"And yes, I have been re verified by Twitter a year and a half after they unverified me. I'm back. So that really is me at Bryan Mahon Radio. Today's notice this And I respect the diligence you put into your work and agree with you. More often than not Mike and current concern I'd like for you to address is whether Governor de Santas is pressing Policy in Florida specifically for the purpose of scoring national political points, even if I agree with certain policy ideas, like the banning of CRT, or banning transgender sports participation in schools Is the policy really needed or is and more about scoring political points to boost his 2024 profile? I don't like the idea of passing laws and setting standards specific to Florida. National attention and ambitions. Okay? So recently I mentioned Governor De Santis is greatest 20 to 22 weakness is what you're talking about here, the perception that he might jump ship in the middle of his second term. Luke, becoming president of the United States before officially running for governor, Nikki Freight. She repeatedly made mention of all this and most recently in advance of today's Florida Board of Education, ruling on the proposed CRT ban. The same tactic has been used by Democrats. The suggestion that Florida policy and laws really just being used by dishonest to gain national headlines said is set up his perceived 2024 run. Speaking purely in a political sense, it's not working. The most recent polling on Florida's governor's race shows De Santis, actually expanding, has laid over prior polling with a 10 point advantage over Charlie Crist and a 12 point edge over Nikki Freed. Now given De Santis his track record and Florida's incredible momentum exiting the pandemic. You have. Democrats are really left grasping at straws here but to address your question. That policy is being crafted and enacted in Florida to serve his personal and aspirations rather than us. I say, Let's talk specifics. You name them. Someone talk about those policy specifics and what's real coming up? Next on the Brian Mud Show NewsRadio 6 10. W i o D..
The South Florida Morning Show
"nikki freed" Discussed on The South Florida Morning Show
"Cruise experience. No mass no social distancing or. They won't do it and know. And that's something that the cruise industry can take with them to the government's. Look we need this. Let us do a will give you the idea. Whatever will ask the question. But let us do this with no distancing. That was a big breakthrough plus in many cases. You're outside i in when i'm on a cruise. I'm outside of the time absolutely. I hate going to the cabin. The cabinet only to get dressed or take a shower and then leave again. So it's bowing you're you're on an excursion or yeah and i would think too with excursion especially if you're in another country Yeah they're going to require you to have a vaccine so but it is what it is. It's big news for them anyway. Good for them. Let's get back to normal big news for governor onto santa's this actually helps him out to have a rival now to have somebody tweeting adam and yelling at him and calling him a baby. Nikki freed announced her. Run for governor. Right well gives him a chance to respond..
The South Florida Morning Show
"nikki freed" Discussed on The South Florida Morning Show
"You know i love it. I never sold that. I liked it so much. Good luck that house that had like some funky sway. Or whatever going on there. So i didn't want to sell it but I liked it. So i moved over to stewart so Yeah we've been down here. I think it's a seven. I don't know about seven years now seven years. You're a native now that's long enough. That counts so you must love our governor time given out there. How many transplant are. Yeah probably it's i think it's like a two or three years thing and you're considered a native floridian but we'd love it. I'm never moving again. I really like martin county up here too. I really enjoy it so you know we're not we're not even florida well. Who would blame you now. And now you look at we were just talking about this and the segment before. He came on the air but You know we've got her egg. Commissioner nikki free. Throw underhand the ring now to try to topple governor rhonda santa's here and apparently under the under the guise of everything stinks in. It's all corrupt and design a reminder that this guy got us through a pandemic yeah well gosh. Thanks so much to save nikki. Free don't know where to start talk about a politician so misplace in the political environment. She's in now she hates gone hates the second amendment. Can't stand economic growth Attacks the one governor in the country who got it right. I mean listen. Florida elections as you. Well know if you win by half a point it's a landslide the floor you know rick. Scott one by zero zero zero zero zero one. The fantasy heroes zero skit with and then trump wins by and a half points. I tried to explain to people that is monstrous landslide. I predict if things say status quo and not some major revelation or something. That ronda santa's could be looking at.
Newsradio 970 WFLA
"nikki freed" Discussed on Newsradio 970 WFLA
"Lot in Then an hour long show Thursday before letting pregame and no show on Friday as I'm filling in for a M Tampa Bay that morning, so things little chaotic at the moment, but because it means the lightning or inching closer to another Stanley Cup title, it's all good. As for today's show in a few minutes, I'm gonna talk to the director of the National Hurricane Center Ken Graham. Today marks the start of the 2021 hurricane season. So make sure you stick around for that. Today's top story. Another candidate enters the 2022 race for governor. Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Freed made it official and joining me now in the achieve A credit union hotline for reaction is retired U. S F political scientist Dr Susan MacManus. Dr. McManus always Great to catch up with you. What do your thoughts on Nikki Freed's entrance into the race? Well, it was certainly the worst kept surprises. You wanted to get surprise surprise would have been if you decided not to run a state dinner AG commissioner role and run for re election there, But It's going to be a very interesting race. She's a different kind of candidate. The Democratic Party is changing, and it's demographic makeup. Younger progressives have very different political views than the older Democrats in Florida, and the younger people are Obviously starting to take a larger share of the registered Democrats as the older generations pass on, so I think it'll be a real test of the Her ability to generate a lot of support and turnout among the millennials and the gens ears in particular. In your classes at us if we talked so much about campaigning, marketing branding all of that Nikki Freed is launching her campaign with the slogan Something new. What do you think about that? Is that a smart strategy? I think it's a very good strategy because people are weary some of politics as usual. You see that and poles they don't like the traditional news media coverage of politics. They don't like the I'm a politician. Uh, it's probably in light of again the rising electorate as they call it, which are the younger demographic, very smart strategy and in a way She's mirror the strategy that was used by Andra Gillum, whom people forget came within a half a percent of best thing. Just Santa's. Of course, the Sanders will have a bigger at this time with the record behind him. But it's definitely a good strategy to say I'm not the same old, same old and it's also particularly important for Democrats who are very, very, very weary some of losing gubernatorial races. And now they have not only a governor's race to fight but a U. S. Senate race to fight and it's important that she tried to get a niche that represents people that Might not turn out but for her candidacy and will be enthusiastic, and she also needs to really jen up donors. It's hard to raise money if you wait to the last minute to run, so she's very smart to not let another day go by without formally announcing her candidacy. I'm joined by retired U. S have political scientist Dr Susan MacManus. We're talking about the 2022 race for governor of Florida. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Freed entered the race today. What do you thoughts on Charlie Crist congressman from here in the Tampa Bay area, deciding to give it another go and run for governor again. Let's exemplary of the fact that his district is likely to be altered such that it no longer going to be as easy for a Democrat to win his congressional district. So what's the next best thing will make another attempt at a statewide race and he has had a lot of experience in running. He has at this point, better name recognition that Nikki freed and probably better known fundraising capabilities and He's good on television, but she's better in social media, So I mean, you could go down the line there. But he brings to the table experience and in depth ability or in depth discussion of issues that have emerged in Washington. You'll see Some of those more national focus issues. On the other hand, she's sitting right there and the catbird seat toe. Look at all the issues that we're really more Florida specific, but he's a formidable candidate. I do caution anyone who's listening about looking at polls seriously at this point in the campaign. Much has been made about how he's so far ahead of freeze in this race, But the problem is that at this stage of the campaign, a lot of the younger people who she would be dependent upon are not the ones who are weighing in on these polls there more representative of the generational schism within the party that we've mentioned already. Uh and I just don't think at this point that polls are meaningful. We have examples and Florida history of where an unknown candidates entered, but had the money to run and those Excellent consultant and was able to unseat a very formidable democratic opponent. That was when Bill McBride Best Janet Reno for the Democratic nomination for governor several election cycles ago, so it's not impossible to Suddenly gained name recognition, but you must have the resource is and really superb campaign consultant on backers behind you if you're going to do that, so at this point Looking like a two person race of freed Chris One brings more name recognition together, bring something fresh, so you could go down for down. They are going to be different, and that the contrast that they will have to draw between themselves. Were ultimately affect how they campaign and the general election against the Santa is the selling point for Charlie Crist, essentially what we saw back in 2020 that he is the experienced, more moderate candidate that can actually beat the trump like candidate in a general election. Like that is precisely his strongest messages experienced Broadbent, breath of knowledge known for being collegial and engaging. And the feeling among some of the older as we see in the bowl, because that's what reflected in it. Democrats feeling that he would have a better shot at beating the Santis. So it's going to be up to free to go after those dimensions of Chris. On the other hand, What he has is a liability is having run so many kinds. That's where her something new..
NewsRadio WIOD
"nikki freed" Discussed on NewsRadio WIOD
"Mattress Purchase on Michael Solar on NewsRadio. 6 10 w Y o D. We're taking a look right now at Doppler radar. Body. Rain showers and thunderstorms. Spotted around the Palm Beach is Boca and Deerfield Beach, and also now trickling into the area of Pompano Beach and inland toward Pine Island and plantation where it is now 80 degrees. And now 10 31. An investigation is underway this morning. Police have already tracked down the vehicle they believe was used in Sunday morning's deadly mass shooting outside a Miami banquet hall. It was found submerged in a canal after having been reported stolen two weeks ago. Grieving father demanding justice. You'll kill my kid. Clayton Dillard senior, interrupting a police news conference Monday his son, one of two people killed when gunmen opened fire on a crowd leaving a birthday party. Miami Dade Police director Freddy Ramirez says the shooting came after beef that escalated on social media just got punked out. So what do you get three individuals in a vehicle, joining up somewhere and retaliating and then bragging about it the reward for information leading to an arrest? Now up to $130,000 that is NBC's Lionel Morris reporting 21. Others were wounded. At least three of them are in critical condition. Another overnight shooting, also under investigation on South Beach that took place right outside Prime 1, 12 Long Ocean drive. Two men injured and two other people injured as well in midtown of Miami, standing outside of a home surveillance video capturing Someone pulling up the car, getting out, firing at them and then fleeing the scene, one victims and stable. The other is in critical condition. It's 10 32 and another potential gubernatorial candidate is expected to announce today. It's believed Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Nikki Freed is going to make.
NewsRadio WIOD
"nikki freed" Discussed on NewsRadio WIOD
"Caputo, mark. Always great to talk to you. And let's start with Val Demings in the news that you broke earlier in the week. Originally, the conventional wisdom seemed to be that She would run against Marco Rubio for the U. S Senate seat. But then there was a lot of talk that she was looking more at a race for at the race for governor going up against the Santis. But then you broke earlier this week that she is in fact going to enter the race against Marco Rubio. Can you talk a little bit about what's driving that decision? She gave it. I think she gave it a long, hard look. And you know what I think What she thinks is a better race for her. Is the Senate race? Uh, now that that could be because she thinks Marco Rubio like being easier candidate than Santa's. I've got to say Not sure if that's true. I'm not saying either are easier, tough to beat. But it takes quite a bit of analysis and I don't think it was actually done, you know, polling and focus group wise on who's easier, tougher to beat. So I do think it's a fault of the war but get decision of where she wants to be. And one of the things that Demings people said to me and describing her thinking. Was that you know, While she really dislikes run two Santas, and she kind of loads the Senate Republican Caucus Maurin Washington on and says that they're you know they're obstruction. Their opposition. For instance, the covert relief bill only to then see a number of Republicans in Congress turn around and talk about all the great things in the code release till they voted against. That was just kind of one of those bridges too far for her and she decided, you know this would be best. You'd best not only for her On only for the party in the state. Also, the party kind of nationally because Val Demings does does have does generate a lot of grassroots enthusiasm and in the base. I have seen it. My Twitter feed, and I was surprised. By how much folks on the left for cheering this on, but they know her. They like her. Now can she win? Well? Democratic Party's gonna have to do way more in sort of the fieldwork aspect of what a party should be doing, and they're not that is registering voters organizing, staying in touch with them that that seems to have just kind of disappeared in the post Obama era. And the election results are showed show why that's been folly for them. Any idea what this means for Congresswoman Stephanie Murphy, because accidents have reported last week that she was really looking at at running against Marco Rubio and now with about Demings entering that race, although she hasn't officially announced but certainly sounds like that's that's a short thing. What does that mean for Stephanie Murphy? Well, it means it's stepping Murphy's go states a really tough primary. If she decides to run, you know, the national Democrats are ah, little more behind or a lot more behind. Perhaps Demings, then they are Murphy. They Demings has better name I d. She? She's a dynamic public speaker s O. You know, she can raise the money. She can rile the base And you know if you're facing an opponent like that, and Stevie's biggest Florida when you don't have a lot of name I d that's problematic. This certainly opens the door. This decision and again I'm talking to Politico's mark, a poodle for Nikki Freed to enter the race for governor. We figured she was probably couldn't do that, anyway. With an upcoming announcement, perhaps is is early is too and first Charlie Crist is already in when it comes to that race. Could Stephanie Murphy shift attention to the race for governor? Yes, she could. I think the that sound you heard throughout Florida was Charlie Christian. Nikki Freed, exhaling like who doesn't gonna be running for governor? Right s? Oh, yeah. You know, merging into that Murphy gets to stay put. I mean, you know, this is gonna be similar to why Demings chose to run for the Senate race. It's just gonna be kind of a gut call, um You know, there's a kind of a more conventional wisdom among Democrats that bloody primaries are bad. I think that's that's probably not the case. Ah, lot of People start paying attention when there's competition when there are campaigns. And so that's probably something that Democratic party could need. So you know, perversely what might be bad for Stephanie Murphy of primary a spirited primary against her across town, Maybe rival Val Demings could be good for the party in that it would kind of generate that amount of attention, excitement and maybe even enthusiasm. But again if you don't register voters is Democrats. All of these discussions, you know, for the general election. You know, become rather hedged. That is, you know, you have to start hedging it toward the Republicans simply because of the way the state performs and how the voter rolls look. Definitely if all things are equal you without a doubt, I think, give the edge to Republicans in the state. One of the question on this one, right? It's a It's a mid term of a democratic president. And usually you know, voters kind of tact the other way. Now, you know, it is folly to judge a Florida election before it happens Hell more than a year before. Election day. But this is just kind of the state of play as we see it now, So the caveat is, is that things can change. You know, the only constant is change and then final question for you When you talk to Democrats. Is there any concern that you've got Charlie Crist? He's exiting his seat. That is potentially a toss up race. You could have Stephanie Murphy looking to run for higher office. That's potentially a toss up race. You know, they don't have a lot of room to work with. If they want to hold onto the house E think you've hit the nail on the head pretty well. Is the those air pretty broad concerns..
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"nikki freed" Discussed on Newsradio 970 WFLA
"Continuing Now, with our top story the decision by the Supreme Court to take up a case on abortion, one that's going to be decided. About a year from now, just a few months out from the 2022 midterms, and that's what I want to spend a few minutes on. The conventional wisdom is that the midterms are gonna be good for Republicans, which makes sense. Since the party out of power typically does well in these kinds of elections. Plus, they're gonna have some other potential advantages, too, So the stage is set for the GOP, too. At the very least, take back the house and quite possibly the Senate, too. Here in Florida. Governor De Santis is in a solid place at the moment, so his reelection prospects look pretty good. While Marco Rubio certainly isn't most popular member of the U. S Senate, but mildly beating him in a center right state, one where Republicans have Huge advantage with their overall operation. It's gonna be a tall order. But we are 539 days away from Election Day And as we've seen over the past 539 days, Ah lot can change in that amount of time. And for Democrats, in particular, this Supreme Court decision on Mississippi's abortion law could be a game changer. Now, like I discussed with Professor Ziegler. It's possible that the Supreme Court keeps the status quo intact with the 63 conservative majority. That's unlikely even if the chief justice signs with the more liberal justices, which is certainly possible. All the pro life movement needs or Barrett cabin on Gorsuch, Alito and Thomas. That's not a certainty, but it's also not hard to imagine that result. So if we gamed this out for a moment, Let's say in June of 2022. The Supreme Court issues. Its ruling on Dobbs and the viability part of Roe v. Wade goes and pro life conservatives get a massive win. And it would be a massive win for them. Who does that benefit politically? If we go back to 2018 While Republicans lost the house. They didn't get crushed quite like some thought they might. They did manage to hang on to the Senate. And it wasn't migrant caravans that helped them outperform expectations. In large part It was the Cavanaugh hearings, a wildly contentious issue related to the Supreme Court. It inferior, aided the right Even Republicans who were disaffected with Trump at that point Were energized by all of that to go out and vote for the GOP simply as push back to what they viewed as a horrendous assault by the left. On their high court nominee. Historically, the issue of the Supreme Court doesn't excite Democrats like it does Republicans. That's because Republicans have something to gain. The overturning of Roe. No question. The issue of the makeup of the Supreme Court not only helped them in 2018 But also in 2016. Wright knew it would be a major setback to their pro life efforts. If Hillary Clinton won that presidential election and got to pick a nominee for Antonin Scalia's seat. Some people tend to forget this part. Of the 2016 election equation. That helped get some conservatives to jump on board the Trump train. Even if they had to hold their nose while doing it. But if the abortion issue gets flipped It's hard to see Democrats not being fired up for the midterms. Keeping control of Congress and the White House and pushing for a reshaping of the court. That could become priority number one. And that could alter the trajectory of the 2020 election in a big way. So not only will this Dobbs decision be huge for the abortion issue. It could also play a big role in the outcome of the midterms. More on topic of the midterms politicos market, Puto reported earlier this morning. Our friend Peter Schorsch over at Florida Politics confirmed it. Central Florida Congresswoman Val Demings is gonna be entering the 2022 race for U. S. Senate. Taking on Marco Rubio. Now originally. This was the race she was expected to jump into. Then all of a sudden, recently there were lots of rumors that she was actually contemplating entering the race for governor, which kind of came as a bit of a surprise. But because of dissent asses, you know real solid approval numbers at the moment. They range anywhere from the low fifties to the mid fifties, which again Good good approval number, not quite where he was. Towards the beginning of his term as governor when he was doing things that were Viewed is reaching across the aisle acting more bipartisan way He had his numbers, then near the mid sixties. But His approval ratings that are above water now and his huge April fundraising haul. Bringing in over $14 million It seems like she determined her best chance at higher office will be to take on Rubio. And they've got to be honest. That always seemed like the better choice. Not that it's going to be easy to unseat him. But the Santis is popular among Republicans. Right now he's real popular among the base. Rubio. Not as much. Now. Would give both descent ists and Rubio a slight edge here to Santa's, maybe a little more so in his race, but neither one's a sure thing. And Demings. Getting into the Senate race opens the door for Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Freed to take on Charlie Crist for the Democratic nomination for governor. We've known that Nikki freed, wanted to run against the Santis for governor for a long time. Now she's essentially been running against him since the start of the pandemic. And now with Demings not getting into that race. So you're going to get in.
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"In the south are already empty due to panic buying, including some here in the Bay Area, as governor to Santa's has declared a state of emergency drivers, particularly in the Southeast are overwhelming gas stations. They're concerned of potential gas shortages in the aftermath of a ransomware cyber attack. That forced the colonial pipeline, the nation's largest fuel pipeline to shut down as a precaution. The pipeline delivers about 45% of the fuel used on the Eastern seaboard, according to Gasbuddy. Demand for gasoline is up 20% nationwide in the last week, and demand is up a whopping 40% in Georgia. Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina and Virginia. The shutdown of the colonial pipeline even forced American Airlines to add stops on too long haul flights to refuel. Planes headed to Honolulu and London. Brian Janus reporting. Agriculture commissioner Nikki Freed is urging drivers, not the horde. Or create long lines at stations. Democrats are moving forward with the bill called the For The People Act, which is supposed to standardize voting rules across the country. The Democrats do have 49 members sponsoring the bill. But the holdouts to Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia who opposes the current version, and has said repeatedly he wants a bipartisan plan instead. But Republicans have made it clear they have no interest in compromising on core provisions of the bill, which would establish AH federal floor for voting rights by requiring states toe automatically register voters and offer 15 days of early voting, among other provisions. Now the Democrats describe the legislation as crucial to protecting American democracy from what they call restrictive voting laws, especially the kind of we've seen pop up in states like Arizona, Texas and Georgia. Heaven Cork reporting. Today, Republicans in the House are expected to give their number three and leadership the boot. The expected vote to remove House GOP Conference chair Liz Cheney from leadership is making it into debate in Senate committee rooms. Liz Cheney spoke truth to power. For that. She is being fired Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and vote Chinese name during a hearing on voting reform legislation. Top Senate Republicans are also weighing in House businesses. House business I believe if we need to express something, we should feel free to express it. Iowa Republican Joni Ernst says Republicans need to come together. Cheney is expected to be replaced by New York Republican at least phonic those Stefanik is facing pushback from conservatives who questioned her voting record. Capitol Hill, Jered Halpern Fox News, the largest expansion in school vouchers in the country, has been signed into law by governor to satis. This now provides access to the program for students in foster care and out of home care in siblings of students receiving scholarships. That wasn't necessarily the case before s so I think that that's AH laudable expansion. Governor says the expanded scholarship program also gives military families the ability to maximize their school choice options. States are being offered FEMA funds to encourage more people to get protected against the coronavirus that includes pop of vaccination sites and workplaces and churches. Part of President Biden's push to return to normal after meeting with six governors, virtually the long time announcer for the Chicago Blackhawks is apologizing for a controversial comment He made on air that Foley was calling the Blackhawks game Monday night, praising the team for dealing with strict coated protocols on the road when he said this on NBC Sports Chicago I've been traveling with the team this year. Might have put a bullet in my head. He later backtracks and apologizes. I wish I didn't say that. I'm sorry if I offended some post. Apparently.
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"nikki freed" Discussed on Newsradio 970 WFLA
"Booth wrote and Dr Patel Boulevard and we have an accident. Left lanes blocked in Hillsboro on Dale Mabry Highway North bound as you approached the Selman Expressway. John Thomas News Radio W F L A Less human and refreshing. Today, Lots of sunshine and high is only in the mid eighties. It's 74 degrees had news radio W F L. A. The League of Women voters of Florida and two other groups filed a lawsuit in federal court in Tallahassee, contending that the state's new election security bill will place an undue burden on the right to vote. The disability rights, Florida and common cause filed a separate lawsuit calling the bill unconstitutional. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Freed, Florida's only statewide elected Democrat, says the bill solves a problem that does not exist. Show me the fraud. Let's talk about that. The fraud that we did not see in this election. We had no issues at the polls. We had no issues of the ballot boxes. We had no issues. Counting ballots, Republican lawmakers and many states have pushed for new election restrictions. His former president. Trump continues to claim the 2020 election was stolen due to fraud. More rules for Florida elections could mean more work for voters and for local elections offices. This does tighten it down a little bit on and we're willing to work with the voters, you know, to make sure that they're operating well within the law. L. Stine Chase with the Pinellas County supervisor of Elections, speaking to news Channel eight local offices will have to handle more requests for absentee ballots because the new law requires them every two years instead of every four.
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"nikki freed" Discussed on Newsradio 970 WFLA
"Florida has not had. We're proud of the strides that we've made were not resting on our laurels and me signing this bill here, says Florida your vote counts. He signed the bill and an event hosted by a group of Donald Trump supporters called Club 45 that here live on Fox News and was closed to the public and reporters. It requires showing a photo I d to get a mail in ballot band something called ballot harvesting and requires supervision of ballot drop boxes. The League of Women Voters of Florida and two other groups filed a lawsuit in federal court in Tallahassee, contending that the bill will place an undue burden on the right to vote. The endeavor keep disability rights, Florida and common cause filed a separate federal lawsuit calling the bill unconstitutional. Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Freed, Florida's only statewide elected Democrat. Says the bill solves a problem that does not exist. Show me the fraud. Let's talk about that. The fraud that we did not see in this election. We had no issues at the polls. We had no issues of the ballot boxes. We had no issues. Counting ballots. Republican lawmakers in many states have pushed for new elections restrictions as former president Trump has continued to falsely claim that fraud stole last year's election from him. Disney World will end temperature checks for guests May 16th The park will continue To enforce covert mask Wearing and social distancing rules when they limited capacity to prevent overcrowding. Universal Orlando ended each temperature checks today. Ashleigh Moody warns of moving companies scams, The state attorney general says sometimes crooked movers will hold your belongings hostage until you pay an extra fee to get them back with Florida's news. I'm John Mc Weston. W F L A news is brought to you by safe touch security.
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"Record budget that passed 101 and a half billion dollars only department that saw a revenue decrease for his AG department was that punitive because of Nikki Freed's leadership. Brian, I think what happens is you start to look at some of the restrictions that came when you say 100 something and plus something million dollar billion dollar budget a lot. Some of that were because of the federal funds. A lot of those federal funds had restrictions. So we made our decisions based on the priorities using our general revenues, and then we looked at what can these dollars be used? Some of them have been put in places where, even in the education Department, they won't be able to use them over the next year, and we'll have to come back and implement strategies is how best to use those dollars to impact their students. So I think it was a priority list. I think that's been overblown. It's simply a combination of what we had in general revenue, which would have been some cuts and what we were able to do with the federal funds it came in, and the restrictions that they have on the and the resiliency task force. How quickly do you think this would come together? And when do you think south border governments are going to start being able to tap into these resource is to work on their plans. In July one as early as July one. We need to get that task force going and we need to start doing what needs to be done with septic, the sewer. What? What other whatever other things affect us in South Florida, most of its storm water drainage, and then you have the Biscayne Bay issue. So as of July one, all of our local governments need to tap into that need to apply. Need to get going. So that we can start to take advantage of those funds that are there to improve our drainage or storm water drainage, protect the bay and get everything back in order. It's a great opportunity to take these one time funds and complete infrastructure projects that will End up in rich resiliency. We also passed something that a lot of folks don't under. That was my bill where there's a public partnership public private partnership between Fbl Miami Dade County We are F P L is going to build the water treatment plant down by Turkey point They're going to take 15 million gallons a day, Brian off our hands and you clean it again and use it to cool the turbines at Turkey Point that water right now at the stand is going out into the ocean. Right off the coast of Miami Beach. So what we will be doing is will be that that Bill authorizes that partnership and we'll be reusing 15 million. Those gallons now. Cool Turkey point. I think that's a big deal, eh? So we can't forget about that. That is. Ah, great update, and I certainly do appreciate you taking the time to it to give it to a state senator. Manny Diaz. Junior Anson? Manny Diaz, Jr. Thank you very much. Check back with you soon. Thanks Brian Oxman. Today's kuna at the day coming up next right here in the bright light show news radio 6 10 w y o T. Taking.
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Florida officials lift evacuation order after wastewater reservoir leak fears
"Florida phosphate reservoir. The mandatory evacuation order near a waste water reservoir in Manatee County, Florida has been lifted, Florida Agriculture and Consumer Services Commissioner Nikki Freed told reporters Tuesday. Emergency has kind of de escalated more than 300 homes and additional businesses were ordered to evacuate due to fears that the earth and walls at the reservoir from an old phosphate fertilizer plant could fail. Authorities avoided a catastrophe by Dre. Eating much of what had been 480 million gallons of contaminated water. Florida lawmakers are proposing spending up to $200 million to clean up and close the waste water reservoir. The funds would come from the $1.9 trillion coronavirus stimulus package signed into law last month. I might cross you
Sean Hannity
Nikki Fried says she won’t lower flags to honor Rush Limbaugh despite DeSantis’ order
"Raising political red flags state's highest ranking Democrat, Agriculture commissioner, Nikki Freed, says she's directed flags not be lowered to half staff and building she controls to honor the late W Y O. D. Radio host Rush Limbaugh has directed by governor to Santa's free telling Sheena and the flag is not a political problem he's doing is he's spending over backwards to honor a radio host who spent his entire career talking hate speech, bigotry and division and conspiracy theories. Many speculate. Freed's now ready to announce she's running for governor. Two Santas has no comment. Wendi Grossman News radio's
South Florida's First News with Jimmy Cefalo
Biden begins term with 49 percent approval, new Marist poll finds
"Biden is starting his term with a 49% approval rating. The poll also says 35% of people disapprove of the president's actions since taking office, while 16% are unsure the approval rating is 10 points higher than former President Donald Trump had in his first survey in February. 2017 among independents. 46% approve of how the president has done so far compared to 32% who don't approve and 22% who aren't sure that's Tom Roberts reporting. Lord Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Free.
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Florida bans drinking alcohol at bars as coronavirus cases soar
"Rapid rise rise in in the the number number of of coronavirus coronavirus cases cases is is shutting shutting down down bars bars once once again again the the department department of of business business and and professional professional regulations regulations issuing issuing the the order order for for all all locations locations were were fifty fifty percent percent or or more more of of sales sales are are from from alcohol Florida's agriculture commissioner Nikki freed says they should not have been allowed to re open in the first place we'll go to bars to be social so certainly this move today is up in the right direction but just concerned that it's a little too late certainly my heart you know goes out to so many of our small businesses that had to re open now potentially be close again they are struggling and this is why we need to get this under control as fast as possible bars movie theaters tattoo shops and theme parks are part of the latest reopening plans laid out by governor Ron DeSantis
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Miami - Florida Agriculture Commissioner calls for governor to implement stay-at-home order
"States have told told all all of of their their citizens citizens to to stay stay at at home home but but not not Florida Florida state state agriculture agriculture commissioner commissioner Nikki Nikki freed freed has has called called on on governor governor decided decided to to ban ban all all non non essential essential travel travel and and visit visit I I think think that that you you kind kind of of look look at it as an actual grandparent people more than anything else it's really take their own health and wellness and those of their family members as seriously but to decide assist people will defy stayed home orders he points to new Yorkers heading to Florida to escape the one in their state Courtin bird