Last Call for 10.13.25 – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida

Last Call – A prime-time read of what’s going down in Florida politics.

First Shot

Sen. Erin Grall has filed a new parental rights bill to require people under 18 to get their guardians’ permission in order to be treated for sexually transmissible diseases or receive information on contraception.

The Fort Pierce Republican last week filed SB 166, which would make several changes for minors’ access to health care to give parents more control.

Licensed health care professionals would still be allowed to examine minors for STDs without their parents’ approval. But under the bill, they would no longer be allowed to treat a minor’s STD without a guardian’s consent.

“The consent of a parent or guardian of a minor is not a prerequisite for an examination; however, the consent of a parent or guardian is required for treatment,” Grall’s legislation reads.

Among other changes, the 16-page bill would strike out a provision in current state law that allows a physician to give minors maternal health and contraceptive information or do nonsurgical medical services if the doctor thinks the minor may “suffer probable health hazards if such services are not provided.”

The bill would also repeal language that allows minors to get outpatient crisis intervention services without their parents’ consent.

Read more on Florida Politics.

Evening Reads

—“Airports say they won’t air Kristi Noem shutdown video at TSA checkpoints” via Shannon Najmabadi and Aaron Gregg of The Washington Post

—”Part enabler, part buffer: The bind of the Justice Dept.’s No. 2” via Glenn Thrush and Alan Feuer of The New York Times 

—”Donald Trump allies sold sponsorships to what appeared to be a Treasury event. It wasn’t.” via Josh Dawsey of The Wall Street Journal 

—”Is America on the brink?” via Sean Illing of Vox

—”Why Trump’s negotiating style is *perfect* for the Middle East” via Chris Cillizza of So What

—”One era ends in Gaza, and another begins” via Graeme Wood of The Atlantic

—”The right’s secret plan to help billionaires buy elections” via David Sirota and Jared Jacang Maher of Rolling Stone

—”Law aimed at punishing Trump protesters is used against UF fans who rushed football field” via Olivia Evans of Fresh Take Florida

—“Teachers would have to take constitutional oath under newly proposed bill” via Jay Waagmeester of the Florida Phoenix

—“Neal Dunn becomes latest in Florida congressional delegation to endorse Byron Donalds” via Jacob Ogles of Florida Politics

Quote of the Day

“That’s not the intent, and they can quote me in the case law if that becomes an issue.”

— Fort Myers Republican Sen. Jonathan Martin, about using his felony trespass bill to arrest UF football fans storming the field in celebration.

Put it on the Tab

Look to your left, then look to your right. If you see one of these people at your happy hour haunt, flag down the bartender and put one of these on your tab. Recipes included, just in case the Cocktail Codex fell into the well.

Sen. Erin Grall gets a Father Knows Best for her bill requiring people under 18 to get permission to be treated for STIs.

Send some Swamp Water to the two UF students who are facing charges for rushing the field after the Gators managed to not disappoint against the Longhorns.

We’re not sure whether it’ll cut it, but Jay Collins says he has the Passion to Win the Governor race if he enters.

Breakthrough Insights

Tune In

Panthers try to keep perfect start alive

The Florida Panthers try to stay perfect on the season as they travel to Philadelphia to take on the Flyers tonight (7 p.m. ET, Scripps Sports).

Florida, the two-time defending Stanley Cup Champions, opened the season with wins over the Chicago Blackhawks, Flyers, and Ottawa Senators, all on home ice.

The Panthers have outscored the opposition 11-5 through the first three games, with nine different players scoring goals. 

Philadelphia has played just two games. In addition to the loss to the Panthers, the Flyers lost a 4-3 overtime game on Saturday.

After facing one another twice in the first two weeks of the season, the two teams are scheduled to meet just once more, on Nov. 26, when they face off in Philadelphia.

Last year, the Panthers got off to a rather modest start, winning four of the first seven games of the season before launching a seven-game winning streak. The season prior, Florida lost three of the first six games before winning seven of the next nine games. In each season, the Panthers went on to win the championship.

After the game in Philadelphia, the Panthers have four more road games in a row in Detroit, New Jersey, Buffalo, and Boston.

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Last Call is published by Peter Schorsch, assembled and edited by Phil Ammann and Drew Wilson, with contributions from the staff of Florida Politics.