Nikki Fried

“While you characterize this as ‘cutting out the middle man,’“ Florida Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried said in a letter to Gov. DeSantis, “vulnerable residents are left without answers or clear direction from overwhelmed local agencies on when, where and how to receive the vaccine.”

Supporters say it will help reduce duplication over state and federal permitting and give Florida more control.

When asked whether he would congratulate President-Elect Joe Biden, DeSantis said "it's not for me to do."

The increased demand is attributed to people working from home, and the thought a compound found in oranges can fend off coronavirus.

Florida's agriculture commissioner remains opposed to the projects due to environmental concerns, and says they "will put an unnecessary strain on the state's ability to fund urgent priorities" during the pandemic.

Some Democrats were calling for a party shakeup, even before President Donald Trump took the state on Tuesday.

Testing will be at no cost to farmers, farmworkers and family members, with Hillsborough and Miami-Dade counties as initial participants.

Vickie Devine, 47, landed in jail at 19 after stabbing her husband in the hand. Like many others, she doesn’t know whether or when her civil rights will be fully restored.

She called the "cupboard" meeting to address such issues as coronavirus and unemployment.

They hope Biden helps farmers who have been severely impacted by the coronavirus pandemic.

Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried says she welcomes the Trump Administration's plan to help produce farmers in Florida and other southeastern states.

The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services opened an investigation in May 2019 into the “We Build the Wall” charity, after consumer complaints that were initially submitted to the office of Attorney General Ashley Moody.