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Florida cites CRT, ‘Black Struggle,’ and communism in rejected African American course

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida rejected an Advanced Placement African American studies course because it contains critical race theory and state leaders objected to its lessons on “Black queer studies,” Black feminist thought and “the Black Struggle in the 21st Century,” according to the Florida Department of Education.

Orlando Sentinel

Fastest shark in world mauls screaming diver in disturbing Facebook video footage

Chad Patti was attacked by a 10ft shortfin mako shark while he was spearfishing with his friend around 70 miles off of Florida's coast in the US.

Daily Record

Brazil’s right-wing movement persists without Bolsonaro

Brazil’s defeated former president, Jair Bolsonaro, was in Florida this month when his supporters tried — but failed — to overthrow the country’s young democracy

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Couple rescue pig at auction only to discover they were bidding for its meat

Animal lovers Meg and Eric Weinberger were at West Palm Beach fair in Florida, US, and fell in love with a pig so much they bid $4,700 to take it back to their animal sanctuary

Daily Mirror

DeSantis keeps waging culture wars as more GOP critics emerge

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Instead of easing up on a two-year culture war in Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis is doubling down on his anti-"woke" agenda as potential rivals for the GOP presidential nomination target him.

Orlando Sentinel

Creating a safer fentanyl. How UF researchers are making the deadly drug less addictive

MIAMI — A group of scientists say they’ve created a safer version of fentanyl that could potentially diminish the drug’s addictive side effects, which have resulted in annual deaths of tens of thousands of people across the United States.

Miami Herald

World’s fastest shark mauls diver as he screams in chilling attack caught on camera

A diver was spearfishing 70 miles off the coast in Florida, US, on New Year's Day when he was savagely attacked by the world's fastest shark, the shortfin mako

Daily Mirror

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Jeremy Kyle records TV interview with sex trafficker Ghislaine Maxwell inside her prison

The controversial Talk TV show host gained access to Florida’s FCI Tallahassee female prison

Chronicle Live

In 3M military earplugs case, attention now moves to mediation in bankruptcy court

The federal judge in Florida presiding over a mountain of earplug lawsuits against 3M has terminated efforts to mediate a settlement.

Tribune News Service

There Are No Winners in the Jaden Rashada Florida Saga

The quarterback from California was let down by many people around him in the messiest name, image and likeness fiasco to date.

Sports Illustrated

Stoneman Douglas panel readies police policies for stopping mass shooters

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Nearly five years after the Parkland school massacre, some police departments still don’t have policies in place for stopping mass shooters. But a state panel on Friday moved closer to making it a requirement to have such policies in place across Florida.

Tribune News Service

Kamala Harris bringing politically charged abortion issue to DeSantis’ front door

TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Of all the places to go to rally advocates for reproductive rights on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade, Vice President Kamala Harris on Sunday will travel to Florida’s capital – and Gov. Ron DeSantis’ home turf – to exploit an issue that even supporters of…

Miami Herald

National faculty group ‘appalled’ by Florida’s stand on critical race theory

In a statement Friday, the American Association of University Professors condemned Florida’s college presidents for committing this week to root out course content promoting “critical race theory or related concepts” by Feb. 1.

Tribune News Service

US judge rules DeSantis violated Constitution but dismisses case

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis violated US and state constitutions in removing elected state attorney, judge finds.

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Pair of Green Bay assistants will coach OL group at Senior Bowl

Two Packers assistants coaches will lead the offensive line group at the Senior Bowl. Here are a few prospects to watch in Mobile.

Orlando Sentinel

CPAC leaves Orlando, keeps Trump as headliner. What about DeSantis?

ORLANDO, Fla. — The biggest conservative political gathering of the year will not return to Orlando after two years, but former President Donald Trump is again set to be the headliner, with no mention so far of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis.

Orlando Sentinel

Piece of Gemini history returns to Cape Canaveral after nearly 60 years

ORLANDO, Fla. — While SpaceX launches and recovers its rocket boosters on a regular basis, it has taken nearly 60 years for NASA’s first-ever rocket stage to be recovered to make its way back to Florida.

The Independent UK

DeSantis wrongfully suspended twice-elected state attorney, federal judge rules

Andrew Warren criticised Florida governor’s anti-abortion measures and threats to transgender healthcare

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Source: Florida Releases QB Rashada From Letter of Intent

The five-star quarterback is officially on the move.

Salon

Fla. bans African American studies class

Critics called it a "reckless and menacing ban that limits our students' educational needs and values"

USA Today Sports Media Group

Daniel Jeremiah sends Vikings a CB in his first mock draft

The Miami FL cornerback is the latest cornerback that has been mocked to the Vikings

The Independent UK

Prosecutor suspended by DeSantis loses bid to get job back

A federal judge ruled that a Florida prosecutor who Gov. Ron DeSantis had suspended will remain out of office, but that he does not have the power to reinstate the prosecutor

The Independent UK

A brief history of Donald Trump’s failed lawsuit against Hillary Clinton

Florida judge labels ex-president ‘the mastermind of strategic abuse of the judicial process’

Daily Mirror

Boy, 12, catches 11ft great white SHARK on family trip as mum holds on for dear life

Campbell Keenan, 12, said he "always thought I would catch some like decent fish, but not a great white, ever" after he fished out the predator off Florida's east coast

Tribune News Service

Judge says DeSantis was wrong, but declines to restore Andrew Warren to office

TAMPA, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis violated the Florida Constitution and the First Amendment when he suspended Hillsborough State Attorney Andrew Warren, but a federal judge has concluded that he does not have the power to restore Warren to office.

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