1st Black Mayor, Biting Back At Tiger King, Puppy Probe: FL News

Tampa FL

06 November, 2021

12:22 PM

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FLORIDA — Illegal puppy trafficking has become as big a concern in Florida as drug trafficking as rare breeds sell for thousands of dollars. In the meantime, the Florida GOP is continuing to fight coronavirus vaccine mandates as Florida becomes the 19th state to sue the Biden administration. Read these stories and more on this week's Florida Patch sites. Ken Welch Makes History As City's First Black MayorDeSantis Lawsuit Against Biden Vaccine Mandates Filed FridaySen. Joe Gruters' Proposed Bill Removes FL Health Department's Power To Mandate VaccinesDog Trafficking Case Investigated, Puppy Recovered Months After Petland Theft: SheriffEight Pounds Of Cocaine, Seven Guns, 127 Pounds Of Marijuana Found In Drug Bust: PoliceSwoop Launches New Service At St. Pete-Clearwater Int'l AirportAfter Field Trip To 'Gay Bar,' School Board Officials, Restaurant Staff Threatened: ReportSheriff Investigating Foster Care Agency Eckerd Connects For Abusing, Neglecting KidsCarole Baskin Files Restraining Order To Prevent Airing Of 'Tiger King' Season 2Discovery Channel Tells Big Cat Advocate's Side Of Story In 'Carole Baskin's Cage Fight'North Port Police Chief Defends Brian Laundrie Investigation, Officers: ReportSarasota County Sheriff Says Brian Laundrie Likely Took His Own Life: ReportAttorney Says, FBI Has Info Needed For Investigation Of Brian Laundrie's Death: ReportPrimary Foster Care Provider Pulls Out Of Pinellas, Hillsborough, Pasco CountiesHillsborough County Commissioners At Odds Over Continued COVID-19 MandatesMiami Beach Bars, Clubs Could Close Earlier After Voters Support 2 A.M. Booze BanConservative YouTube Alternative Rumble To Open U.S. Headquarters In Longboat KeyMiami, Tampa, Orlando Restaurants Can Now Earn Michelin Stars Through Visit FL Partnership