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Mick's Morning News- Tuesday

Series Of New Florida Laws To Take Effect Next Week

(Tallahassee, FL) -- Nearly two-hundred new Florida laws are scheduled to go into effect next week. Some of the measures will ease work restrictions for 16 and 17-year-olds and create more behavioral health teaching hospitals. Another legislation would allocate 200-million dollars for the My Safe Florida program to help residents protect their homes from storms. Starting on July 1st, the laws and the state's more than 110-billion-dollar budget will go into place.

New Law Bans Intentional Balloon Releases

(Tallahassee, FL)-- A bill by a Tampa Bay lawmaker that restricts balloon releases is now law in Florida. Governor Ron DeSantis signed a bill yesterday that bans the intentional release of balloons, effective July 1st. Violators could be fined 150 dollars. Children six or younger are exempt. Balloon releases had been popular at memorials, but they also raised environmental concerns as the balloons can pose a danger to marine life. St. Pete Beach Republican State Rep. Linda Chaney sponsored the bill. She tells the Tampa Bay Times beaches are the greatest asset Florida has, and not releasing a balloon is an easy way to protect our waterways and our wildlife.

FDLE Investigating Central Florida Lawmaker

(Orlando, FL) -- The FDLE is investigating a Central Florida lawmaker. The agency confirmed yesterday it's investigating Windermere State Rep. Carolina Amesty and Central Christian University. That's the nonprofit school in Orange County her family runs. The 29-year-old Amesty used to be an administrator at the school on North Hiawassee Road. The FDLE did not disclose what they're investigating. According to the Orlando Sentinel, the state is also investigating Amesty for her work as a notary public.   

Monolith Gone From Hills Outside Of Las Vegas

(Las Vegas, NV)-- A somewhat mysterious monolith that created a buzz on social media after being found on a mountain outside of Las Vegas is gone. The Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department confirms the monolith was removed late last week, due to public safety and environmental concerns. It is now being stored at what police are calling an undisclosed location. The rectangular monolith is 77 inches tall and each face is 13 inches wide. It's made out of reflective sheet metal folded into a triangle and secured with rebar and concrete. A search and rescue team spotted the monolith earlier this month.

Today in History

2021, former officer Derek Chauvin was sentenced to 22 years and six months for the murder of George Floyd.

2014, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that police could not examine a cell phone's digital contents without a court order.

1981, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of a male-only draft.

1973, White House Counsel John Dean admitted that U.S. President Nixon took part in the Watergate cover-up.

1876, Civil War hero George Custer made his "Last Stand" at Little Big Horn River in Montana. The general led his 225 troops into what he thought would be a quick battle. Instead over 3000 Sioux and Cheyenne Indians annihilated them in less than two hours.


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