Andy Paden

Multi-Skilled Journalist/Fill-In Anchor @10TampaBay, CBS in Tampa. Previously: @WGRZ, #MedillMafia. News tips/Story ideas: [email protected]

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.@GovRonDeSantis has just announced a special session will begin Monday to draft a measure for November’s ballot that would eliminate homestead property taxes in the state. @10TampaBay

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The new congressional redistricting map has passed the Florida Senate by a vote of 21-17.

It will now head back to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ desk to be signed into law. @10TampaBay

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The new congressional redistricting map has passed the Florida House 83-28. The Senate is expected to vote later today.

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The Florida Senate has taken a 30-minute recess to discuss the ruling in the Supreme Court Case Louisiana v. Callais, which has implications for Congressional redistricting.

The House did not approve a motion to take a two-hour recess for the same reason. @10TampaBay

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Florida House Speaker Daniel Perez says the House will take up the proposed Congressional redistricting map tomorrow for a vote. He also said because no bills were filed in the House on AI protections or medical freedoms, the House will not take up those issues this session.

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Districts that could potentially flip include District 9 (Orlando), District 14 (Tampa), District 22 (Miami), District 25 (Miami).

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@GovRonDeSantis’ office has released a new Congressional redistricting proposal ahead of tomorrow’s special session, which seeks to flip four Democratic districts blue and give Florida Republicans a 24-4 advantage in Congress.

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@GovRonDeSantis’ office has released a new Congressional redistricting proposal ahead of tomorrow’s special session, which seeks to flip four Democratic districts blue and give Florida Republicans a 24-4 advantage in Congress.

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The proposed redistricting map is expected to come directly from the Governor’s office — similar to the 2022 process.

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.@GovRonDeSantis has just issued a proclamation calling lawmakers back to Tallahassee for a special session April 28-May 1.

Lawmakers were originally set to convene this Monday, April 20, but that session has now officially been postponed.

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This won’t be a single-issue session. The governor is calling for action on congressional redistricting, consumer protections for artificial intelligence and expanding medical freedom in Florida.

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The production team behind “A Land Remembered” will no longer be pursuing a permit to film at Fort De Soto Park, saying they are “committed to work with stakeholders to protect the natural environment.”

Our story on the pushback from earlier this week: https://t.co/K1ZMRMotG8

[Kyle Potter @kpottermn]

NEW: @CNN has published a list of the 13 U.S. airports where ICE has been deployed this morning:

Atlanta (ATL)
Chicago (ORD)
Cleveland (CLE)
Houston (HOU)
Ft. Myers (RSW)
New Orleans (MSY)
New York (JFK)
New York-LaGuardia (LGA)
Newark (EWR)
Philadelphia (PHL)
Phoenix (PHX)
Pittsburgh (PIT)
San Juan, PR (SJU)

https://t.co/5Nm5dEAiNQ

[Jonathan Acosta @JAcostaTV]

A pleasure to help out Evan and the fine folks at @10TampaBay back in my hometown.

We'll call my journey from Tampa to WNY the reverse Bryan Hodgson.

[Andy Paden @Andy_Paden]

Clearwater residents have fought a dock project for years over concerns for the manatees — but it’s still moving forward.

Why? A $24,300 check.

It’s part of a growing trend of developers using donations to meet environmental requirements. @10TampaBay

https://t.co/3g2VyTL1R5

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@taylor_epps_ @WMAR2News Congratulations!

[Evan Closky @ECloskyWTSP]

With USF heading to Buffalo, the March Madness trip will mean just a little bit more to head coach Bryan Hodgson.

For the first time as a NCAA coach, his father Larry will be able to watch him in person. @USFMBB

[Evan Closky @ECloskyWTSP]

For the 4th time in program history, @USFMBB is heading to the NCAA Tournament.

First trip to the Big Dance since 2012.
First conference tourney win since 1990.

Enter Madness on 11-game winning streak.

Will be a trendy upset pick because they got dudes.

Bryan Hodgson 📈

[Lia Assimakopoulos @Lassimak]

My boyfriend @Andy_Paden and I are both journalists, and our jobs take us to see some pretty cool things.

Today, I got a front row seat to some great ACC tournament games.

But he saw a peacock in the wild while on assignment. I think he wins today.

[Andy Paden @Andy_Paden]

@MSchwartzTV @TheSavBananas @BananaBall_ Congratulations!! 🍌