Latest Fact-Checks In Florida

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Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on September 28, 2022 a Facebook post
"The true meaning of Hurricane," or Her-ricane, is the spirit of "the African woman who has been stolen."
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By Yacob Reyes • September 29, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on September 27, 2022 a Facebook post
As Hurricane Ian approached, President Joe Biden said, “a vital part of preparing for hurricane season is to get vaccinated now.”
False
September 28, 2022
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stated on September 28, 2022 an Instagram post
A news anchor warned that if Hurricane Ian “moves 20 miles to the west … you and everyone you know are dead.”
False
September 28, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on August 21, 2022 a Facebook post
Fox News sought the legal "right to tell lies."
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By Yacob Reyes • August 31, 2022
Republican Party of Florida
Republican Party of Florida
stated on August 24, 2022 a campaign ad
Charlie Crist "supported Biden's agenda to defund the police."
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By Yacob Reyes • August 26, 2022
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stated on August 21, 2022 a tweet
Image shows "Florida's anti-woke banned book list."
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By Yacob Reyes • August 24, 2022
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stated on August 14, 2022 a Facebook post
Donald Trump Jr. tweeted, “While my father loves almost all his supporters, please do not come to Mar-a-Lago to support President Trump. We have many important people coming through the club and need to keep it clean.”
False
August 15, 2022
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X posts
stated on August 11, 2022 a tweet
Video shows Ron DeSantis arguing with Sean Hannity
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By Yacob Reyes • August 15, 2022
Matt Gaetz
Matt Gaetz
stated on August 4, 2022 interview with Tucker Carlson on Fox News
The government is arming up the IRS because “Joe Biden is raising taxes and disarming Americans.”
False
August 12, 2022
Kat Cammack
Kat Cammack
stated on July 21, 2022 a speech on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives
“In no way, shape, or form is access to contraception limited or at risk of being limited.”
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By Julie Rovner • August 4, 2022
Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
stated on July 19, 2022 a campaign ad
Val Demings "called abolishing the police 'thoughtful.'"
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By Yacob Reyes • July 26, 2022
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on June 29, 2022 a tweet
"Ron DeSantis still hasn't condemned the Jan. 6 insurrection."
False
By Yacob Reyes • July 12, 2022
Ron DeSantis
Ron DeSantis
stated on June 30, 2022 a press release
The Civics Secures Democracy Act “would allow the Biden administration to buy off states with $6 billion” if they adopt critical race theory.
False
By Yacob Reyes • July 8, 2022
Stephen King
Stephen King
stated on July 6, 2022 a tweet
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis “signs bill requiring Florida students, professors to register political views with (the) state.”
False
By Grace Abels • July 7, 2022
Matt Gaetz
Matt Gaetz
stated on June 7, 2022 a podcast episode
“Bennie Thompson actively cheer-led riots in the ’90s.”
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By Yacob Reyes • June 13, 2022
Marco Rubio
Marco Rubio
stated on May 25, 2022 an interview on CNN
“There hasn't been a single of these mass shootings that have been purchased at a gun show or on the internet.”
False
By Yacob Reyes • May 27, 2022
X posts
X posts
stated on May 8, 2022 a tweet
“Is ANYONE asking how Ron DeSantis was worth $340,000 in 2020 and is now worth $52 million?"
False
By Yacob Reyes • May 12, 2022
Facebook posts
Facebook posts
stated on April 21, 2022 a Facebook post
“DeSantis erases Disney’s tax exempt law. Will cost Disney $200 Mil in taxes. Per year!”
False
By Yacob Reyes • April 27, 2022
Charlie Crist
Charlie Crist
stated on April 12, 2022 an interview
Says he has “always” believed “in a woman’s right to choose.”
False
By Yacob Reyes • April 22, 2022
Matt Gaetz
Matt Gaetz
stated on March 31, 2022 a Twitter thread
“The price of insulin increases as waistlines increase.”
False
By Colleen DeGuzman, Victoria Knight • April 21, 2022
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