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Florida to Break Annual Execution Record Tonight

Tonight's execution will make Florida history. Tampa's racial reconciliation efforts face criticism, and Pentagon press access faces pushback.

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Florida to Break Annual Execution Record Tonight

Florida is set to extend its record for annual executions today with the scheduled death of Samuel Lee Smithers. Meanwhile, Tampa City Council has disbanded its Racial Reconciliation Committee, and several news outlets are pushing back against Pentagon press access restrictions. Today also marks 'Imagine a Day Without Water', and the CDC has updated its COVID-19 vaccination guidelines.

Tonight's execution of Samuel Lee Smithers, convicted for killing two women in 1996, will see Governor Ron DeSantis oversee the 28th execution in Florida this year, breaking the state's previous annual record.

In Tampa, the City Council has dissolved the Racial Reconciliation Committee, formed last year to amplify marginalized voices in public matters. The decision has sparked criticism from local advocacy groups.

Several prominent news outlets have refused to sign a new Defense Department document that imposes stricter limits on press access in the Pentagon. The outlets argue that the new rules infringe on their freedom to report.

Today is 'Imagine a Day Without Water', an annual campaign aimed at raising awareness about water conservation. The event encourages individuals and organizations to reflect on the value of water and consider ways to reduce usage.

The CDC has updated its COVID-19 vaccination recommendations following a unanimous vote by the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices. The new guidelines provide more detailed information on boosters and vaccine types for different age groups and risk categories.

Manatee County has announced plans to name a road segment after controversial right-wing podcaster Charlie Kirk, a move that has sparked debate among local residents.

Florida's record for annual executions will be extended today with Smithers' execution, a move that has been criticized by some advocacy groups. The dissolution of Tampa's Racial Reconciliation Committee and the Pentagon's press access restrictions have also drawn attention. Today's 'Imagine a Day Without Water' campaign and the CDC's updated COVID-19 vaccination guidelines serve as reminders to stay informed and engaged on important issues.

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