Gov. DeSantis’ Net Approval Rating Drops 14 Points Amid Covid Spike, Poll Finds

Topline Republican Govs. Ron DeSantis of Florida and Greg Abbott of Texas have seen their approval ratings dip amid an alarming rise of Covid-19 infections and hospitalizations in both states over the past two months, with an increasing number of voters, particularly independents, saying they disapprove of DeSantis and Abbott’s performance, according to a Morning…
Data shows Florida’s latest COVID surge the deadliest yet

Juliani Pierre, 7, is tested for COVID-19, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in North Miami, Fla. Florida schools are seeing a rise in COVID-19 cases forcing teachers and students to quarantine. (AP Photo/Marta Lavandier)Juliani Pierre, 7, is tested for COVID-19, Tuesday, Aug. 31, 2021, in North Miami, Fla. Florida schools are seeing a rise in COVID-19…
No. 9 Notre Dame travels to Florida State for season opener

No. 9 Notre Dame (0-0) at Florida State (0-0), Sunday at 7:30 p.m. EDT (ABC).Line: Notre Dame by 7 ½, according to FanDuel Sportsbook.Series record: Florida State leads 6-4.WHAT’S AT STAKE?The Fighting Irish look to show they have found a transfer quarterback — Jack Coan from Wisconsin — and a cohesive offensive line that can…
Ron DeSantis’ Approval Rating Plummets as Florida COVID-19 Cases Skyrocket

Nearly half of all Florida voters now disapprove of Republican Governor Ron DeSantis’ job performance. His disapproval rating has risen over the last two months as Florida’s COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations and deaths have reached their highest levels since the pandemic began.Among all voters, 48 percent now approve of DeSantis’ job performance and 48 percent disapprove,…
‘Things can change quite quickly’: Marketers, agency execs keeping a close eye on regional changes due to COVID-19

This story is part of ‘Now What?’ Digiday Media’s 2021 fall preview, a look at how media, marketing and retail have changed over the past 18 months, and what it means for their futures. Check out the rest of the stories here.At the on-set of the pandemic in 2020, marketers were caught flat-footed. Unsure of what…
Kate Upton and Justin Verlander buy Florida waterfront mansion for $6.55 million

Model Kate Upton and Houston Astros pitcher Justin Verlander have splashed back into the real estate market with a waterfront property in Jupiter, FL. The couple dropped $6.55 million on the custom-built home, Dirt reported. Built in 2015, the home had surfaced on the market in June for $6 million, and the couple appear to have paid over the asking to seal the deal.…
The Gator Collective promises to be NIL game changer

From the outside looking in Eddie Rojas had everything going for him. He’s a junior left-handed pitcher at the Univerity of Florida, a school he’s grown to love, and what’s better than getting to play a game you love at a school like Florida?In reality, Rojas remembers a single mom of three back in Brooklyn,…
Accelerated Technologies Specializes in Data Cabling and Network Wiring in Jupiter, Florida

Jupiter, FL — (ReleaseWire) — 09/02/2021 –Structured cabling comes in variety, including voice and data cabling, Ethernet cabling, wiring, and network cables. Usually, the most common components that this type of cabling uses is the copper or fiber wire in the walls. Many items, including computers, phones, wireless access points, cameras, copiers, and other devices,…
Atomweights crowd into the spotlight as ONE Championship kicks off ambitious Grand Prix tournament

Alyse Anderson will never forget the road she traveled to get to her ONE Championship debut on Friday. The 26-year-old former Invicta FC fighter has endured a lot of personal and professional turmoil to finally get her opportunity to compete amongst the best athletes in her division. To document that, Anderson posted an emotional video…
Chris Bickell gives Pitt $20 million, program alters head coach title

Publish date: Sep 2, 2021 Pitt to Rename Head Coach Role After $20 Million Donation From Businessman Chris Bickell Author: Michael Shapiro Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports Pittsburgh graduate and IT businessman Chris Bickell made a $20 million donation to the Panthers' football program on Thursday, which marks the largest single gift in Pitt Athletics history.…