Wednesday's Daily Pulse | 12/16/2020 The pandemic is hitting Florida families harder than those elsewhere. Food is scarce Children in Florida are faring worse than the national average, according to a new report that examined the pandemic’s impact on families in all 50 states. Housing stability in particular appears grim for Florida families with children. Nearly a quarter of households – 23% – indicated slight or no confidence they would make the next rent or mortgage payment on time, compared to 18% nationally. [Source: Miami Herald] See also: Florida police departments review policies, procedures and training The killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis has prompted police departments around Florida to review their policies, procedures and training. While condemning Floyd's killing, Florida law enforcement officials and most politicians have rejected extreme measure like shifting major funding from police departments to social programs or eliminating funding for police departments altogether. [Source: Florida Trend]