LOCAL NEWS
On December 11th, the Tallahassee city commission voted 4-1 to schedule a hearing to consider the repeal of the ordinance that created the Citizens Police Review Board (CPRB). The public hearing is scheduled for January 15, 2025. Mayor John Dailey and city commissioners Dianne Williams-Cox, Curtis Richardson, and Jeremy Matlow voted to schedule the public hearing while Commissioner Jack Porter voted no.
LOCAL SPORTS
The Leon County High School fall sports season has come to a close. Provided below is a recap of notable team and individual performances.
FLORIDA NEWS
The U.S. House Committee on Ethics released a report Monday alleging that former Florida Congressman Matt Gaetz “regularly” paid women for sex, used illegal drugs and violated state laws.
A federal judge has dismissed a Broward County teen’s challenge to the constitutionality of a 2021 Florida law that bars transgender female students from playing on women’s and girls’ sports teams.
NATIONAL NEWS
President-elect Donald Trump suggests the US may retake control of the Panama Canal if the country does not reduce tariffs; the US is the waterway’s leading user, with vessels charged between $0.50 to $300K (More).
House Ethics Committee to release report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R, FL-1) as soon as today after secret Dec. 5 vote (More).
US stock markets close higher Friday (S&P 500 +1.1%, Dow +1.2%, Nasdaq +1.0%) following data showing annual inflation in November came in below expectations (More).
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I don’t have an issue with the report on Gaetz being released. Not that I’m a fan of his behavior, but if the report was done with the intention of punishing a fellow Congressman, his resignation made that purpose moot. The DOJ was well aware of the allegations and chose to not charge Gaetz criminally. The only purpose of the release then is character assassination.
Let’s even the playing field. The same kind of research needs to be done on EVERY sitting Congressman and let’s see where the chips fall. I’d be interested to know how the people that have been elected to represent us are behaving when the cameras are off.
I wouldn’t be surprised if Gaetz’s behavior was typical of his fellow members of congress.