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Sunburn — The morning read of what’s hot in Florida politics — 3.12.21 Good Friday morning. According to a new poll released by Ryan Tyson of The Tyson Group, Florida voters support several measures pitched as improving election security and voter access. The poll, commissioned by nonpartisan nonprofit Secure Democracy, found more than three-quarters of Floridians want ballot drop boxes to be monitored either in-person or by video. The proposal earned 77% among the 600 voters polled, with Republicans backing it at a higher rate (83%) than Democrats or no-party voters. Meanwhil...

Chef’s Kitchen: The Wharf's Signature Oysters, Abita Shrimp PUBLISHED 6:04 AM ET Mar. 03, 2021 PUBLISHED March 3, 2021 @6:04 AM SHARE KISSIMMEE, Fla. â€” We sure hope you're hungry for num nums. If you're not, you are now as we take you on a trip to the Bayou, Central Florida-style. Join us as we head to Kissimmee hotspot, The Wharf at Sunset Walk. Let's check out The Wharf's oyster dish (feeds four): The following is a two-part recipe for oysters. It's Cajun butter, then the cheese zest that goes on top of the oysters. So you...

In Focus: Florida House Agenda for 2021 Part 2 SHARE It would be the largest state budget in Florida history, a $96 billion dollar spending plan is being rolled out by Governor Ron DeSantis. He says Florida fared better than expected through the pandemic - and that spending cuts and tax hikes are not necessary. So, where does the state really stand?  As the state legislators work through committee weeks and get ready for the opening of the 2021 legislative session – where are their priorities?  Where do they stand on budgeting, coronavirus vaccinations and the pandemic as a whole? There a...

Feb. 2, 1888: Readers of The Comet learned of upcoming plans at a local church. “The 1st quarterly meeting for the Johnson City charge will be held at the M.E.

Staff Sgt. Terry Stallings of Mesa served in the Army for 23 years, including posts in Iraq, Balad, Kuwait, Desert Storm, Mexico, Central America, Alaska, Portugal and Germany. After six combat deployments overseas, he returned home and was diagnosed with post- traumatic stress disorder and looked toward companionship to help him cope. “He’s basically my battle buddy,” Stallings said. “Wherever I go, he follows me. If I’m laying down, he lays down at the foot of our bed. If I’m in the living room, he lays down next to my chair. He’s always ready to help me.�...