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Florida refuses to offer new AP African American studies course to students

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida will not allow its public high school students to enroll in a new Advanced Placement African American studies course because the state claims its content is “contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”

Orlando Sentinel

Florida blocks high school African American studies class

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration has blocked a new Advanced Placement course on African American studies from being taught in high schools

The Independent UK

Ron DeSantis' crusade against "woke" NHL

The Florida governor thinks the NHL’s push for diversity is an example of “wokeness”

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Public memorial planned for Parkland school school victims

A nonprofit organization in Florida is planning a public memorial dedicated to the 17 people who died during a 2018 shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School

The Independent UK

The Vote-by-Tweet Memes Prosecution Can Go Forward, Court Rules

Here's the opening of what I wrote about the case in Tablet Magazine two years ago [UPDATE: just to be clear, it's just the opening; I go into a lot more detail in the article itself]: In 2016, a Florida man named Douglass Mackey (using the online alias "Ricky Vaughn")…

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PredictIt markets show Joe Biden and Ron DeSantis at even odds in the 2024 presidential election

As of January 17, 2023, PredictIt’s 2024 presidential market shows incumbent Joe Biden (D) tied with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis (R) at $0.31. At this time last week, Biden led DeSantis by $0.03. Former President Donald Trump’s (R) share price has risen over the last week, going from $0.16 to…

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Soccer player Anton Walkes dies at 25 in Florida accident

Former Tottenham player Anton Walkes has died after an accident in Florida

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Florida congressman Steube injured in accident at his home

The office of Florida congressman Greg Steube says he sustained several injuries in an accident at his home on Florida’s Gulf Coast

The Independent UK

Editorial: Same-sex marriage is legal. Let love be love, Florida

Every year, state legislators flock to Tallahassee with grand plans for all the new laws they say are needed. But sometimes, it’s better to do the opposite and wipe away legalese that’s obsolete, meaningless and hurtful.

Orlando Sentinel

DeSantis’s get-parents-fired-up strategy holds clues to a 2024 run

To win reelection, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis harnessed the power of one of the most coveted groups of voters anywhere — motivated parents. The strategy could build a key pillar of support if, as widely expected, he runs for president in 2024.

Tribune News Service

With demand soaring for heart transplants, Florida hospitals ramp up

FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- With heart disease the No. 1 killer in the United States, heart transplants hit record highs in 2022.

Tribune News Service

Florida congressman Greg Steube rushed to hospital after falling from roof: ‘Please pray’

The representative, who serves Florida’s 17th congressional district, was reportedly ‘doing routine home maintenance’

The Independent UK

DeSantis administration trumpets colleges’ statement on CRT as anti-‘woke’ victory

College leaders across the state vowed Wednesday not to teach students about critical race theory unless it is presented alongside other concepts, to protect viewpoint diversity and free expression, and to root out discrimination in hiring and other areas by Feb. 1.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida Republican Rep. Greg Steube injured in accident

WASHINGTON — Florida Rep. Greg Steube was in an accident at his home Wednesday and “sustained several injuries,” according to a tweet from his official account.

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Florida congressman Steube injured in accident at home

A Florida congressman has been injured in an accident at his home

Miami Herald

DeSantis’ administration tells universities to detail spending on transgender care

MIAMI — At the urging of Gov. Ron DeSantis’ budget office, Florida’s public universities are being required to submit detailed information on services they provide to people seeking gender-affirming treatment.

Orlando Sentinel

Florida judge rejects request to subpoena journalists’ documents in ‘ghost’ candidate case

ORLANDO, Fla. — A former and three current Orlando Sentinel journalists do not have to hand over records relating to Florida Power & Light’s and other organizations’ possible involvement in the “ghost” candidate scheme to Eric Foglesong, a political consultant charged with falsifying campaign finance records, a judge ruled Wednesday.

The Independent UK

Prosecutor: Riot was 'moment to celebrate' for Oath Keepers

A government lawyer says the Capitol riot was the culmination of weeks of preparation and was a moment of triumph for members of the far-right Oath Keepers

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DeSantis simultaneously attacks Trump and Biden over classified document stashes

Florida governor could see opening for 2024 if scandals consume Trump’s campaign

Orlando Sentinel

New Florida rules tell school librarians to ‘err on side of caution’ when picking books

ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida’s school librarians face new scrutiny, and even the threat of criminal prosecution, under a new state rule adopted Wednesday that urges them to “err on the side of caution” when selecting books for their campuses.

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Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter that keeps you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

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Florida Republican Rep. Greg Steube injured in tree-cutting accident - Roll Call

Florida Republican Rep. Greg Steube was taken to the hospital Wednesday after falling while doing home maintenance.

The Independent UK

Harris to push abortion fight in Florida on Roe anniversary

Vice President Kamala Harris is heading to Florida on Sunday to speak about abortion on the 50th anniversary of Roe v. Wade

USA Today Sports Media Group

Raiders mocked Florida QB Anthony Richardson in latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft

#Raiders mocked Florida QB Anthony Richardson in latest 2023 NFL Mock Draft

The Conversation

Florida Gov. DeSantis leads the GOP's national charge against public education that includes lessons on race and sexual orientation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ disdain for “woke ideology” is on full display.

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