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Cody Butler

Tallahassee

Florida Capitol Bureau Reporter at WCTV-TV (Tallahassee, FL)

Florida Capitol Bureau Reporter at WJHG-TV (Panama City Beach, FL)

Florida Capitol Bureau Reporter at WWSB-TV (Sarasota, FL)

Florida Capitol Bureau Reporter at WCJB-TV (Gainesville, FL)

Florida Capital reporter for @wctv, @wjhg_tv, @mysuncoast, @wcjb20 |Member @IRE_NICAR | BZN➡️TOL➡️FWA➡️LAN➡️TLH https://t.co/kA60e2rIN4

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  • 1 week ago | wctv.tv | Cody Butler

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - A push to hold doctors accountable in malpractice cases ends with Governor Ron DeSantis. He announced on Thursday that he’s vetoing a bill that would have allowed more people to sue doctors in malpractice cases. “The question, though, is what would this legislation do for the cost of health care here in Florida, access to care in Florida, and the ability to recruit and keep physicians,” Gov. DeSantis said.

  • 1 week ago | wctv.tv | Cody Butler

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - Hurricane season begins this weekend and Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is trying to prevent the tragedies we saw last year. He signed “Trooper’s Law” on Wednesday, which toughens sentences for people who tie up their dogs outside during a hurricane or natural disaster. “I think most people have a very soft spot for our four-legged friends,” Gov. Ron DeSantis said. The new law makes it a felony to restrain a dog outside during a natural disaster.

  • 1 week ago | wctv.tv | Cody Butler

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - It is going to be a lot easier for landlords and tenants in Florida to send important documents. The goal is to keep more people in their homes. Many apartment complexes already use online portals and email to communicate with their residents. Florida law requires landlords to send some notices, such as lease violations and eviction notices, on paper either through the mail or left on someone’s door.

  • 1 week ago | wctv.tv | Cody Butler

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - Hurricane season is something the Florida Division of Emergency Management thinks about all year. The agency always considers different ways to improve messaging and reduce recovery times. Now, ahead of the 2025 hurricane season, Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie said the state is investing in new technology to keep people safe. “We want to be ready,” Guthrie said.

  • 1 week ago | walb.com | Cody Butler

    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (WCTV/Gray Florida Capital Bureau) - Hurricane season is something the Florida Division of Emergency Management thinks about all year. The agency always considers different ways to improve messaging and reduce recovery times. Now, ahead of the 2025 hurricane season, Florida Division of Emergency Management Executive Director Kevin Guthrie said the state is investing in new technology to keep people safe. “We want to be ready,” Guthrie said.

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Nicondra Norwood primarily covers news in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States and surrounding areas.

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Cody Butler @CodyButlerTV
9 May 25

RT @fineout: Article III, Sec. 4 - all prearranged gatherings ... between the governor, the president ... or the speaker... the purpose of…

Cody Butler
Cody Butler @CodyButlerTV
9 May 25

RT @fineout: Hmm. RPOF is proposing a “leadership summit” between ⁦@GovRonDeSantis⁩ & legislative leaders … so about that https://t.co/VE6n…

Cody Butler
Cody Butler @CodyButlerTV
9 May 25

Another fun fact: it is possible come July 1, Florida won’t have a budget or CFO. Gov. DeSantis has said he’s waiting for the session to end to appoint someone. Likely a senator.

Cody Butler
Cody Butler @CodyButlerTV

Fun Fact:  In 1993, the legislature passed the budget shortly after midnight on July 1. (They turned out the lights at midnight as a joke before passing the budget since state government was technically shut down) https://t.co/d5I5hYZ9uL