Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signs bill that bans children under 14 from having social media accounts
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Quick Glance: Florida's Legislation Limits Social Media Access for Minors
- Florida Governor Ron DeSantis signs bill prohibiting social media use for children under 14.
- Supporters aim to safeguard children's mental health, while critics argue against potential infringement on free speech.
- The law mandates social media platforms to delete accounts of minors and conduct third-party age verification.
- Several other states have implemented comparable regulations, with Meta opposing the law citing privacy concerns.
NAACP urges student-athletes to reconsider Florida colleges after state eliminates DEI programs
apnews.com/article/naacp-florida-student-athletes-dei-ron-desantis-58e04af22037a70f657ef9775398483d
Quick Glance: NAACP Urges Black Student-Athletes to Boycott Florida Universities Over DEI Policy
- The NAACP is calling on Black student-athletes to boycott Florida universities after the University of Florida terminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion positions on campus.
- Florida is not the only Republican-led state pushing back on 'woke' programs like DEI initiatives.
- Criticism of the University of Florida's decision has come from various quarters, including alumni like NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith.
- The NAACP emphasizes that the responsibility is not solely on Black students, but also on public institutions to foster a supportive educational environment for all students.
DeSantis signs bill targeting squatters in Florida: Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed a bill aimed at quickly removing residential “squatters.”
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/27/desantis-signs-bill-targeting-squatters-in-florida/
DeSantis talks about giving Florida cops more power to arrest migrants: DeSantis said in an interview on “The Sean Hannity Show” podcast on Thursday that his ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/22/desantis-talks-about-giving-florida-cops-the-power-to-arrest-migrants/
Florida’s new social media ban makes a big splash but here’s how it will cost us | Opinion
miamiherald.com/opinion/editorials/article287143720.html
Lawmakers make it easier for corruption to flourish | Editorial: A bill that would severely restrict local and state ethics commissions' ability to ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/25/lawmakers-make-it-easier-for-corruption-to-flourish-editorial/
Florida ethics overhaul will leave corruption unchecked, watchdog groups warn: A bill approved by the Florida Legislature could undermine the state's ethics ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/19/florida-ethics-overhaul-will-leave-corruption-unchecked-watchdog-groups-warn/
Florida lawyers ask appeals court to revive Broward election fraud case: When Broward Circuit Judge George Odom dismissed the state's case against a ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/03/19/florida-lawyers-ask-appeals-court-to-revive-broward-election-fraud-case/
Man wanted on rape charges released when Oregon refuses to request transfer from Florida; then Gov. DeSantis
oregonlive.com/crime/2024/03/man-wanted-on-rape-charges-released-when-oregon-refuses-to-request-transfer-from-florida-then-gov-desantis-steps-in.html
Disney Ends Its Fight With DeSantis Over Resort Development: The entertainment giant and the Florida governor have been sparring for two years over control of a ...
nytimes.com/2024/03/27/business/disney-desantis-florida-lawsuit.html
Quick Glance: Disney+ and Hulu Merge: New Era of Streaming Begins
- Disney+ now offers an integrated Hulu bundle starting at $9.99/month with an extensive content library.
- Popular Hulu shows like Grey's Anatomy and The Bear are now available within the Disney+ app.
- The integration of the 'full' Hulu experience into the Disney+ app aims to attract customers and enhance user-friendliness.
Court rules Florida's 'stop woke' law restricting business diversity training is unconstitutional
pbs.org/newshour/politics/court-rules-floridas-stop-woke-law-restricting-business-diversity-training-is-unconstitutional
Quick Glance: Fl. Law 'Stop Woke Act' Blocked by Court Decision
- A federal appeals court decision on Monday prevented the enforcement of a law in Florida, supported by Governor Ron DeSantis, that limits how private companies can teach diversity and inclusion in the workplace.
- According to a three-judge panel of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit, the 'Stop Woke Act' exceeds the boundaries of the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in its efforts to regulate workplace trainings related to race, color, gender, and national origin.
- Julia Friedland, a spokeswoman for DeSantis, stated in a release on Tuesday that the governor's office is 'considering all options for future appeals.'
- The 'Stop Woke Act' was passed in March 2022 by the Republican-controlled Florida legislature and was a key priority for DeSantis, who labeled it as the 'Individual Freedom Measure.'
University of Florida terminates all DEI positions: 13 full-time positions were terminated and 15 administrative appointments were ended for faculty members.
axios.com/2024/03/01/university-florida-dei-terminate-positions-desantis
Quick Glance: University of Florida eliminates all DEI positions
- The University of Florida has eliminated all diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) positions at the university due to new state rules.
- According to an administrative memo, the Office of the Chief Diversity Officer has been closed, DEI positions and administrative appointments have been eliminated, and DEI-focused contracts with outside vendors have been halted.
- The Board of Governors defines DEI as any program, campus activity, or policy that classifies individuals on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, gender identity, or sexual orientation and promotes differential or preferential treatment of individuals on the basis of such classification.
- The Board of Governors restriction also defines political or social activism as any activity organized with a purpose of effecting or preventing change to a government policy, action, or function, or any activity intended to achieve a desired result related to social issues, where the university endorses or promotes a position in communications, advertisements, programs, or campus activities.
DeSantis ramping up spring break police presence: ‘We don’t welcome mayhem’: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) announced the state will be increasing its police ...
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Jeffrey Epstein grand jury records from underage girl abuse probe to be released under Florida law
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Quick Glance: DeSantis Signs Bill Releasing Jeffrey Epstein's Grand Jury Records
- Governor Ron DeSantis announced he will publicly release the grand jury testimony in Jeffrey Epstein's 2006 sexual abuse case.
- The information is scheduled to be released on July 1, although Palm Beach County Clerk of Courts Joseph Abruzzo had hoped for an earlier release.
- The Palm Beach Post sued in 2019 to unseal the grand jury proceedings and reveal why minimal charges were returned.
- Epstein was accused of luring teenage girls to his Palm Beach mansion and sexually abusing them. He was found dead in his New York jail cell in 2019 while awaiting trial on additional sex trafficking charges.
Commentary: No offense to wannabe Floridians, but newbies are killing our paradise | Fred Grimm
orlandosentinel.com/2024/03/03/newbies-are-killing-our-paradise-fred-grimm/
DeSantis expected to sign newly passed social media restrictions for Florida kids
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DeSantis touts Disney World district as model of ‘good government’: Gov. Ron DeSantis praised Disney World’s oversight district as a model of good government ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/22/desantis-touts-disney-world-district-as-model-of-good-government/
Florida lawmakers, advocates march in protest of anti-transgender legislation: Florida has passed a growing list of anti-LGBTQ policies in recent years.
abcnews.go.com/US/florida-lawmakers-advocates-march-protest-anti-transgender-legislation/story
To Save Our Democracy, Stop DeSantis’ Racist Education Crusade: A personal reflection on the counterrevolution against Black history from a civil rights attorney ...
commondreams.org/opinion/stop-desantis-racist-education-crusade
Attorney general on the wrong side in voter fraud appeals | Editorial: Attorney General Ashley Moody is, once again, asking the courts to embrace a dubious legal ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/22/attorney-general-on-the-wrong-side-in-voter-fraud-appeals-editorial/
LAW AND ORDER: Gov. Ron DeSantis explains how the bill will prevent rampant retail theft within Florida. trib.al/vfl2SnF
DeSantis to sign bill to release grand jury testimony in Jeffrey Epstein case: Gov. Ron DeSantis said Friday he will sign a bill clearing the way for the release ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/23/desantis-says-hell-sign-bill-to-release-grand-jury-testimony-in-jeffrey-epstein-case/
He has vehemently denied any allegations. www.mirror.co.uk/news/royals/prince-andrew-faces-fresh-court-32259116
SNL roasts Trump on E. Jean Carroll verdict, DeSantis endorsement in ‘Weekend Update’
thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/4433974-snl-roasts-trump-on-e-jean-carroll-verdict-desantis-endorsement-in-weekend-update/
Quick Glance: E. Jean Carroll Plans to Use Trump Trial Money for Good
- Carroll promises to do 'something good' with money won from Trump
- Writer awarded $83.3 million for defamation
- It could take years to see the money, but she is already planning how to use it
- After the verdict on Friday, Carroll is not ready to assume that the former president is finished with her
Ron DeSantis has beef with lab-grown meat: The “steaks” are high in the Florida Legislature, with Gov. Ron DeSantis weighing in on a pair of proposed bills that ...
wfla.com/news/florida/ron-desantis-has-beef-with-lab-grown-meat-products/
Firm hired to remove migrants from Florida faces insurance fraud allegations: Canadian company working to relocate migrants in Florida is defending itself in ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/22/firm-hired-to-remove-migrants-from-florida-faces-insurance-fraud-allegations/
Gov. Ron DeSantis announces crackdown on ‘porch pirates’ in new Florida bill: A new bill moving quickly through the Florida Legislature would intensify penalties ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/02/13/gov-ron-desantis-announces-crackdown-on-porch-pirates-in-new-florida-bill/
Ron DeSantis failed because Trump’s base wants the man himself, not an imitation: Despite DeSantis’s obvious flaws, he was promoted by conservative elites eager ...
theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/jan/23/why-ron-desantis-dropped-out-trump-republican
Former Miami Commissioner Sabina Covo under investigation on bribery allegations, records show
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How Trump muscled his way to the Republican nomination: Some of the Republican Party's most influential donors gathered 16 months ago in Las Vegas to consider ...
reuters.com/world/us/how-trump-muscled-his-way-republican-nomination-2024-03-06/
Democrats call out DeSantis for fighting state attorney’s reinstatement: Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis removed Warren from office in 2022.
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Ron DeSantis condemned as Florida removes sociology as core college class: Board of education replaces course at 12 public universities with own US history ...
theguardian.com/us-news/2024/jan/26/florida-sociology-classes-ron-desantis-condemned
Quick Glance: Florida Removes Sociology as Core Course
- Florida eliminates sociology course from graduation requirements at state universities.
- Board replaces sociology with historically focused course 'Introductory Survey to 1877'.
- Critics view decision as politically driven.
- American Sociological Association urges reinstating sociology as core course.
Judge Dismisses Disney’s Suit Against Ron DeSantis: The entertainment company had sued the Florida governor, accusing him of a “targeted campaign of government ...
wsj.com/us-news/law/judge-dismisses-disneys-suit-against-ron-desantis-6b7c044b
DeSantis is far from the first to quote something Churchill never said: Florida’s governor, ending his presidential campaign, attributed to the British statesman ...
washingtonpost.com/history/2024/01/22/ron-desantis-winston-churchill/
Florida bans state colleges from using public funding for DEI: The new restriction will ensure that "taxpayer funds can no longer be used to promote DEI ...
axios.com/2024/01/18/florida-bans-public-funding-dei
Quick Glance: Florida Enacts Restrictions on DEI Programs in Public Colleges
- Regulations passed to limit use of public funds for DEI programs.
- New rule prohibits state and federal funds for DEI programs.
- Potential impact on classes, clubs, and programs on public Florida campuses.
- Board decision follows judge's block of 'Stop WOKE' Act in Florida.
Professors' organization sanctions New College of Florida over 'intellectual reign of terror' - UPI.com
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Florida grand jury investigating COVID-19 vaccines releases first report: Their 33-page report released late Friday said “lockdowns were not a good trade” and ...
orlandosentinel.com/2024/02/04/florida-grand-jury-investigating-covid-19-vaccines-releases-first-report/
5 things to know for Jan. 22: Presidential race, Roe v. Wade, Winter storms, Israeli hostages, India’s new temple
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Trump was declared the winner in Iowa before many even cast their votes: The decision by the AP and other news organizations to project a Trump victory before ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/16/vote-count-iowa-caucus-trump/
Quick Glance: Trump Triumphs in Iowa; DeSantis and Haley Battle for 2nd Place
- While the Republican race for second continues, Iowa Democrats hold quieter caucuses.
- Iowa and New Hampshire, the first two states with nominating contests, tend to produce different winners.
- A majority of Iowa voters historically lean towards religious conservatism and rural living.
- Iowa is a closed system, allowing only Republicans to participate.
Florida board bans public funding for diversity programs at state universities: The board that oversees Florida's 12 public universities voted Wednesday to ...
sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/24/florida-board-bans-public-funding-for-diversity-programs-at-state-universities/
Trump Seeks to Blackball Ex-DeSantis Political Strategist Jeff Roe, Report Says: “Candidates who want to stay on President Trump’s good side should not hire ...
thedailybeast.com/trump-seeks-to-blackball-ex-desantis-political-strategist-jeff-roe
Quick Glance: Top Republican Strategist Reacts to Trump's Retaliation
- In response to reports of Trump's actions against him, the political figure remains composed.
- Jeff Roe, a Republican strategist, and his team at Axiom Strategies respond calmly to Trump's attempts to penalize them for their involvement in the Ron DeSantis presidential campaign.
- Trump's inner circle is discouraging GOP candidates from hiring strategists at Roe's consulting firm as retribution for the operative's disloyalty.
- Roe, who led Senator Ted Cruz's 2016 presidential campaign, has not always been at odds with Trump.
DeSantis, Hochul Announce Proposals to Curb Retail Crime: Governors Ron DeSantis and Kathy Hochul both want to smash retail crime in their respective states ...
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Florida man who faced death penalty over child sex abuse takes life-in-prison plea deal
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How Donald Trump went from a diminished ex-president to the GOP’s dominant front-runner
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Florida State Colleges Banned From Using Public Funds For DEI As Outrage Against Programs Mounts
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Quote researchers about fake statements: “Even academically educated people fall for this”
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Ron DeSantis is out and the contest for the Republican nomination is down to a binary choice: a man who claims the last election was stolen from him or the ... Show more
Florida man touts central bank digital currency conspiracy theory in re-election bid
theregister.com/2024/01/22/florida_man_touts_cbdc_conspiracy/
Disney Accuses Ron DeSantis And Allies Of Un-American “Ongoing Constitutional Mutiny” In Latest Legal Volley Over Theme Park District
deadline.com/2023/10/disney-ron-desantis-florida-lawsuit-2-1235587724/
Florida welcomes students fleeing campus antisemitism, with little evidence that there's demand
apnews.com/article/desantis-florida-campus-antisemitism-d1fc8e5883fdbdec75431f58b28cfc6a
On Jan. 6 anniversary, DeSantis accuses Democrats of waving ‘bloody shirt’: “[Biden] had a chance to be a uniter for this country but he has failed ...
politico.com/news/2024/01/06/jan-6-desantis-bloody-shirt-00134173
Trump Takes Aim at Haley as Primary Enters Final Phase in Iowa: Nearly a week before the state’s caucuses, a frenzy of campaigning belies a seemingly static G.O ...
nytimes.com/2024/01/07/us/politics/trump-haley-iowa-caucuses.html
Florida Republicans vote on removing party chairman accused of rape: The Republican Party of Florida has ousted Chairman Christian Ziegler and will replace him ...
apnews.com/article/florida-republicans-ziegler-rape-accusation-desantis-9a6fd77d848759cbef8ab23e869fd560
Quick Glance: Florida GOP removes Christian Ziegler amid rape claim
- Evan Power selected to replace Ziegler as state GOP chair.
- Party suspends Ziegler, demands resignation due to inability to lead amidst allegations.
- Ziegler and his wife admit prior consensual sexual relationship with accuser.
- Police investigating accusation of Ziegler raping woman after planned sexual encounter.
Christie is out but may not be done trying to stop Trump from winning: The former New Jersey governor regrets endorsing Donald Trump in 2016 and vows to keep ...
washingtonpost.com/politics/2024/01/11/christie-trump-haley-desantis/
Ron DeSantis offers support after Iowa shooting, wouldn't back policy changes on gun violence
nbcnews.com/politics/2024-election/ron-desantis-offers-support-iowa-shooting-wouldnt-back-policy-changes-rcna132307
Mass gun violence vexed the leading Republican candidates. When it came to gun laws, they did little to stop it.
bostonglobe.com/2024/01/07/nation/as-elected-officials-desantis-haley-and-trump-all-were-vexed-by-gun-violence/
Quick Glance: Republican Candidates and Gun Laws
- No Republican presidential candidate has made mass gun violence a central part of their campaign.
- Haley received national praise for her response to the attack on a historically Black church and supported the removal of the Confederate battle flag.
- As a candidate, she has expressed opposition to red flag laws and ruled out support for new gun laws.
- Trump opposed expanding Florida’s red flag law to other states and advocated for increased institutionalization instead.
Trump Is Already Accusing DeSantis of Rigging the Iowa Caucuses: The Trump campaign has issued mailers accusing Ron Desantis and his wife of “trying to rig the ...
rollingstone.com/politics/politics-news/trump-campaign-iowa-mailers-desantis-caucus-rigging-1234941036/
'Scorn was their comfort zone': Opinion, comment and editorials of the day
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Why Ron DeSantis says a federal response is needed for fentanyl but not gun violence
desmoinesregister.com/story/news/elections/presidential/caucus/2024/01/06/ron-desantis-says-federal-response-needed-for-fentanyl-but-not-gun-violence-iowa-caucuses/72096985007/
Ron DeSantis needs a strong result in the Jan. 15 Iowa Caucus. He and Casey DeSantis have scheduled a rigorous tour of Iowa in the final weeks.
Florida attorney general floated idea to give office more power over drug cases: A draft bill proposed to give a statewide prosecutor jurisdiction over drug ...
tampabay.com/news/florida-politics/2024/01/09/attorney-general-moody-desantis-drug-trafficking-prosecution-cases/
Letters: 2nd Amendment | DeSantis debate | Biden governs: A writer rebuts a recent column about gun laws and explains the concept of risk-protection orders.
orlandosentinel.com/2024/01/11/letters-2nd-amendment-desantis-debate-biden-governs/
Bill Ackman says DEI is racist: "DEI is racist because reverse racism is racism, even if it is against white people," Ackman wrote on X.
businessinsider.com/bill-ackman-says-dei-is-racist-2024-1
How one Florida county is defying DeSantis at the Rose Parade: Visit Lauderdale, the official marketing agency of Florida's Broward County ...
latimes.com/california/story/2023-12-31/rose-parade-2024-visit-lauderdale
Political corruption. A police director’s career derailed. Our most read stories of 2023
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