'DeSantis' 'culture wars' has cost FL taxpayers nearly $17 million' & other Wed midday news briefs

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis

DeSantis’ culture war isn’t just divisive, it’s also expensive​ - Anything to be president, right DeSantis.

DeSantis’ culture wars grabbed headlines — and legal challenges that cost $17 million - More on this issue, which should be garnering more attention. A war on LGBTQ people - amongst other things - does tend to get expensive. 

Tennis star Martina Navratilova is diagnosed with throat and breast cancer - Prognosis is good. I do not agree with her on some things, but still am praying for her.

George Santos to Face Reopened Fraud Case in Brazil - Good.

Newly Named LGBTQ+ Commission Chair Congratulated on Grindr, Goes Viral -  I ain't mad at him.