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katesantich

@katesantich

Journalist at the Orlando Sentinel covering social issues, health, volunteerism, nonprofit sector. Fan of dogs, bicycles and freedom. Bad taker of selfies.

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Joined March 2009
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Pot is more powerful than ever. Is that a good thing -- or a problem? orlandosentinel.com/news/flo…
Rise of potent weed brings warnings of chronic vomiting, addiction

Rise of potent weed brings warnings of chronic vomiting, addiction

He started smoking weed at 15, in part to fit in, in part to ease anxiety. As each year passed, that seemed to require more. At Lake Mary High School, he still graduated in the top 10% of his class....

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#BREAKING: Operatives working for Florida Power & Light in lead-up to 2020 elections gained control over a Tallahassee-based news website, making editorial decisions about content – and allowing utility executives to influence coverage, records show. orlandosentinel.com/politics…
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#Florida emergency management office accused of stiffing contractor for #coronavirus testing kits orlandosentinel.com/coronavi… via @katesantich
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If the final picture here doesn't warm your heart, you are made of stone. xitter.cf/dog_rates/status/15421…
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CW: violence towards animals This is Tiffany Grace. She was recently shot by an arrow. Miraculously, it missed her vital organs, and she's going to make a full recovery. Best yet, she just met her new furever family. 14/10
a frightened little blond puppy is held in the arm of an animal control officer. an arrow appears to go straight through her neck. her eyes are wide and her ears are low.

ALT a frightened little blond puppy is held in the arm of an animal control officer. an arrow appears to go straight through her neck. her eyes are wide and her ears are low.

small blond puppy rests in a crate on some fleece blankets after surgery. her ears are low. she's waiting for good news.

ALT small blond puppy rests in a crate on some fleece blankets after surgery. her ears are low. she's waiting for good news.

small blond puppy is being held by a light-skinned person, who is happy to have just adopted the cutie in their arms. standing next to them is a tan-skinned vet technician in blue scrubs

ALT small blond puppy is being held by a light-skinned person, who is happy to have just adopted the cutie in their arms. standing next to them is a tan-skinned vet technician in blue scrubs

small blond puppy wearing a pink floral dress is sitting in a pink stroller, surrounded by several stuffed toys. her front paw is resting on the end of the stroller and she’s smiling up at you with her eyes closed. she’s so happy to be here

ALT small blond puppy wearing a pink floral dress is sitting in a pink stroller, surrounded by several stuffed toys. her front paw is resting on the end of the stroller and she’s smiling up at you with her eyes closed. she’s so happy to be here

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Florida PTA now among 100 appeals for state to return to CDC youth health survey orlandosentinel.com/politics…
A mysterious Miami-based group behind attack ads in a 2020 Central Florida state Senate race will not have to reveal its donors, after a South #Florida judge reversed his own order orlandosentinel.com/politics… via @reporterannie
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Following #dontsaygay law, Florida pulls out of CDC survey on students’ drinking, drug use, suicidal thoughts, gender identity bit.ly/3rGMAN3 @FloridaPolicy, @MHACF
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This may have gotten lost in the war of words over North Florida. But in both DeSantis' & the Leg's maps, Stephanie Murphy's seat becomes more red and Val Demings' seat becomes more white
Steven Lemongello (@SteveLemongello) profile pictureSteven Lemongello@SteveLemongello29 Mar 2022
DeSantis vetoes congressional maps, calls for special session of the Florida Legislature orlandosentinel.com/politics…
DeSantis vetoes congressional maps, sets special session for April

DeSantis vetoes congressional maps, sets special session for April

TALLAHASSEE — Gov. Ron DeSantis made good on his promise to veto the GOP Legislature’s congressional redistricting map Tuesday because it doesn’t eliminate a “racially gerrymandered” Black district...

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New PTSD treatment at @UCF_RESTORES. Think of it as customized VR meets Smell-o-Vision. bit.ly/3Ix5fAw
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An analysis of Orange County’s mental health services found the “easiest place to access mental and behavioral health care is still the jail”
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At least $49 million needed to fill gaps in Orange’s ‘broken’ mental health system, review finds bit.ly/3BIagnX
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#Florida doctors denounce ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill, warn legislators of harm to youth orlandosentinel.com/politics… via @katesantich
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Low-income households now eligible for affordable, even free, internet service orlandosentinel.com/news/os-…
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Lisa Cianci@lisacianci31 Jan 2022
This wonderful story by @katesantich resonates even more after the despicable protests by Nazis in Orlando this weekend. orlandosentinel.com/news/os-…
Decades later, a Holocaust survivor speaks out

Decades later, a Holocaust survivor speaks out

If you were beaten and bullied as a child, if you lived for nine years in constant fear of being tortured or killed, if you and your family fled your home, losing everything, and were forced to live...

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My pharmacist wife (who is much nicer and kinder than I) while reading the story below in this morning's paper: "I don't understand. Even the drug-makers say they agree with the FDA." Me: Honey, your problem is you're trying to use logic. With politics. In Florida.
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DeSantis blasts FDA move to halt antibody drugs that don’t work vs. omicron bit.ly/3qZgBaW
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Sources: State health officer Pino placed on administrative leave after vaccination email bit.ly/34SMidm
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What type of mask should you wear? @katesantich has answers.
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COVID mask guidance keeps changing. Here’s what you need to know bit.ly/3trVAHt
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Free Bezos Academy preschool coming to Orlando orlandosentinel.com/news/edu… @OCPSnews @healthyworange @IAmForKids
Free Bezos Academy preschool coming to Orlando

Free Bezos Academy preschool coming to Orlando

The first Florida preschool program launched by Amazon founder Jeff Bezos will open in an Orlando affordable housing development this fall, giving toddlers from low-income communities a shot at a...

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Summing up the importance of vaccination in keeping people from being hospitalized and dying from COVID-19:
Protection Circle (@protectioncirc) profile pictureProtection Circle@protectioncirc10 Jan 2022
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