Sunrise

Local GOP officials voice frustration over what they see as unnecessary fires being ignited by the Republican Party of Florida chair.

Also on today’s Sunrise:

— A Leon County judge denies a request for a temporary restraining order against groups backed by the Seminole Tribe in a ballot initiative intimidation case.

— Today’s Sunrise interview is with Debbie Woods, chair of the Bay County Republican Executive Committee. Woods filed an official grievance against Florida GOP Chair Joe Gruters for his unabashed endorsement of candidate Griff Griffitts over Brian Clowdus in the Republican primary race for HD 6.

Gov. Ron DeSantis pledges to defend freedom as Florida sees its first few cases of the new COVID-19 variant.

Also, on today’s Sunrise:

— As the Supreme Court weighs the future of the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, we talk with the outgoing leader of Planned Parenthood in Florida. Today’s interview is with Lillian Tamayo, who is passing the baton after 22 years of service. She shares her views on the current threats facing access to abortion both in Florida and across the country.

Former President Donald Trump is confident that Gov. Ron DeSantis will keep out of his way in the race for the White House.

— If you missed it on Monday, there is still time to show some love to your local journalists and favorite newspapers. #LoveYourNewspaper

— Today’s Sunrise interview is with Democratic consultant Kevin Cate, who shares how he turned a conversation of someone dissing newspapers into a national movement of love for hard-working journalists.

— Democrats gathered at the Orange County Convention Center over the weekend for their Leadership Blue conference.

— However, that band brought in by Congressman Charlie Crist caused just too much of a stir for convention staff.

Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for the revival of the Florida State Guard civilian volunteer force.

Also, on today’s Sunrise:

— The move also means Florida would be less dependent on sharing resources with the federal government.

— We get updates on a Broward County man facing charges for extortion and sexually harassing Sen. Lauren Book.

— And Attorney General Ashley Moody launches a statewide database to fight against mobs of looters at retail stores.

— Today’s Sunrise Interview is with Florida Politics reporter Jason Delgado who covered the Governor’s announcement to resurrect and add on to the Florida National Guard with a $100 million increase to better fund the Guard and bring back a state Guard.

The United States Supreme Court’s conservative majority is signaling that they will allow states to ban abortion much earlier than it has been before; Florida Democrats vow they won’t sit idly by.

Also, on today’s Sunrise:

— Lawmakers are tackling the affordable housing crisis, noting that it appears to be an ever-present crisis.

— And the state Surgeon General pledged his commitment to addressing the AIDS crisis while speaking at an event on World AIDS Day.

Florida lawmakers are advancing a bill to make school board races partisan.

Also, on today’s Sunrise:

— Open government advocates reveal Gov. Ron DeSantis’ U.S.-Mexico border mission and fundraising efforts in Texas came at a much higher cost to Florida taxpayers.

— And a Democratic South Florida congressional candidate is filing suit to get his primary loss erased, claiming his opponent bribed voters with the promise of free money.

— Today’s Sunrise Interview is with Pamela Marsh, president of the First Amendment Foundation, who recently helped the Miami Herald obtain public records which uncovered the true costs to taxpayers from DeSantis’ decision to deploy Florida resources to the U.S. Southern border in Texas over the summer.

The Florida House released its proposed congressional maps, appearing to favor Republicans as House Democrats continue to call foul.

Also on today’s Sunrise:

— Gov. Ron DeSantis is proposing additional raises and bonuses for law enforcement and first responders.

— And the intense debate over mask mandates in Florida has fueled the growth of what has now become a national organization, Moms for Liberty.

— Today’s Sunrise Interview is with Tiffany Justice, a former school board member and co-founder of Moms for Liberty, a group uniting parents to fight against what they see as shortsighted and destructive policies that they claim are hurting children and families.

Tributes continue to pour in over the passing of former Congresswoman Meek.

Also on today’s Sunrise:

— After a federal judge struck down the state’s gaming compact with the Seminole Tribe. Now it seems all eyes (and bets) are on a 2022 ballot initiative to legalize sports betting in the Sunshine State.

— Lawmakers are back in Tallahassee for their final committee week before next year’s Legislative Session.

— Today’s Sunrise Interviews features Matthew Beatty, vice president and chief operating officer of the Carrie Meek Foundation, and Yolanda Cash Jackson, Shareholder of Becker and Poliakoff — they both share tributes and fond memories of Meek.

— On the show is Johnson, the Republican general campaign and initiative consultant who is president of Florida Education Champions, the group trying to get a constitutional amendment on the 2022 ballot asking voters to approve sports gambling in the state.

On today’s Sunrise:

— Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bills limiting vaccine mandates, but his war with the Joe Biden administration isn’t over yet, as Attorney General Ashley Moody launches yet another lawsuit.